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In Reply to: RE: Power cords on the used market:$400-$600 posted by Tidycat1 on November 21, 2015 at 21:19:43
The AC9 has dramatically improved anything I used it on (especially power amps, but even sources). I highly recommend trying those. I have not heard the SE version.
The AC14 is worse than stock on everything that I tried it on.
I have tried both models on 2 different systems with similar results. The improvements from the AC9s (7 gauge) are amazing.
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I believe that publishing products that you are considering buying is a mistake.Each of my original considerations vanished within a day or two.
I have decided not to pursue some of the others,as there is little response on them after their recommendation.Also observing them in the classifieds and their prices have been "reduced" several times.Many of the "also-rans" don't command enough interest and I hate buying products that I may never be able to resell.
I have (2) Fusion Magic and (2) Black Mambo CX in house,along with the High Fidelity CT-1 PC.
I have a few Frey 2s coming in to audition and will proceed from there.
Can anyone give me a "basic flavor" on the CT-1 MKII PC? It was kind of a no-brainer when mated with the HF IC on the phono,but if the Nordost sounds better in that application I will be looking to implement it somewhere else.
Tom:cat
Every application is going to be different, even if two people have identical gear because both the room & the power is going to be different.
I tried something like 75 sets of cables (power, spkr & IC) before I settled on ones I liked and even since that time, I've made small adjustments.
I am getting good results.I bought two Shunyata Black Mambas,one a CX and the other a CX/HC.These went on the Ayre pre and x250 bass amp respectively.Very nice and exactly what I would expect to hear per the reviews.-turbo-charged.
The High Fidelity is a no-brainer.Every time I return to it,it is just that much more natural.Similar to the IC,no hype.Makes the recording venue more palpable and performers sound like they are together on a stage.By contrast the AU24e IC sounded 2D.Slightly more articulate,but in the end much preferred the HFs.
The biggest surprise was the Fusion Audio Magic Rhodium and Gold versions of this PC.A little too warm on the crossover and amps.But on the digital it was "magic".Articulate with appropriate warmth,slightly more so on the Gold.It has the largest soundstage and similar to the HFs,a dimensionality to the soundstage and performers upon it.Very good bloom and decay.Just the right touch.I would be curious to hear a set made with the Wattgate connectors.
As I understand it,these were designed using strictly digital sources and suits that medium to a "T".Very impressive.
I have some Analysis Plus Oval 2s that will pass through and a pair of Nordost Frey2s.These will be tried on the remaining pieces(pre/line,crossover and a pair of monoblocks).
I will update my findings as things progress.
Tom:cat
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