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Tel Wire Cord - source vs. power amplification

Thanks for the kind words, musetap.

During the evaluation process, I swapped out a VH Audio AirSine placed on my power amplifier with a Tel Wire Cord for quite some time, and very much enjoyed the Cord when placed there; it almost stayed on that component. But, while the Cord sounded more open, I found the AirSine to present more slam and could not part with that provision. This observation about power amplifier use has been shared by a number of Tel Wire Cord users and reviewers, and I believe the reason may pertain to what makes the Cord so flexible (utterly the most flexible high performance power cord, in my experience); the Tel Wire Cords ultra fine, high strand count conductors. I postulate that this type of wire presents a rather relaxed and comparatively quite softened gestalt vs. a medium strand count power cord conductor. It may also show true that an ultra fine gauge, high strand count conductor needs more cross section in order to reach a desired slam-factor when placed on high current devices (again, I postulate). IMHO, in general I don’t think it’s a matter of effective AWG alone, as other folks opine.

Another important factor that should not be overlooked (IMHO) is what AC outlet/AC connector mating is involved within particular audio systems:

Both the Oyaide 004 Beryllium AC connector terminated Tel Wire Cord and the gold Wattgate Audio Grade AC connector terminated VH Audio AirSine respond greatly to what AC outlet they are connected to. Some AC connector/AC outlet combos simply don't jive together while others provide excellent synergy -- the differences can be profound and the particular matings can make or break the potential of otherwise stellar power cord products.

The fact that I've previously optimized my AirSine power cords interface via the same-family silver Wattgate Ag AC outlets make a big difference in the matter of synergy. Perhaps the Tel Wire Cord when placed on power amplification may best be used when mated with an Oyaide R1 Beryllium AC outlet. When placed on source components within my system, an Oyaide 004 Beryllium AC connector when mated with silver *and* gold Wattgate AC outlets sound copacetic -- no great issues other than a basic difference in tonal bloom, to my ear.

The Tel Wire Cords as placed in my system found homes on my DAC, transport, and digital CATV terminal -- The VH Audio AirSine power cords remain on my power amplifier and preamplifier.


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