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I am getting ready to reterminate my Dream State Dreamcatcher 20A IEC connectors. I use these on Symphonic Line Kraft 300 monos. They are currently terminated with P-079 and C-079. I know that either of the IEC's in the subject will tighten the bass but can anyone give me more details as what to expect from each? I really only want do this once. I will leave the P-079 on each cord. I am thinking the connector with more detail will be more synergistic with the romantic P-079. But which one is that? If they made a 004 or F1 in 20A I would go that route. All responses appreciated, especially those based on experience. Thanks for your help.
Bart
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I just recently built a new PC for my PurePower regenerator. It has the C-237 on the regenerator end, and I opted for P-004 on the other end and Tunami V2 in between. The P4 plugs into an R1 at the wall. If you are looking for more or less the opposite characteristic of the P79, I think I'd go for the C-246, although the C-237 would mate well with the P79 too. The silver/rhodium combo in the 246 might well brighten things up if sound is now a little too dark for your tastes. The Tunami is some serious cable, but a royal PITA to work with. Fitting it into the clamps on the C-237 was not that difficult, but for some reason getting it to fit in the clamps on the P4 was a bitch.
Sondek,
Thanks for the post. Exactly what I was looking for. Here is the story. I bought two Dream State Dreamcatcher 20A PC's used and one was defective. I actually got jolted when I plugged the IEC into my amp. I read that they came standard with P-079 connectors. I thought the sound was too dark but very holographic. I ordered two C-246's. I then opened up the defective PC and discovered that the wires were exposed through rough handling. I also found that they were installed with C-246's. I should have looked before I ordered. I will use them for something else. I am replacing the cheesey IEC's and some internal wiring on my amps and preamp. I will try to use something there to address the sound. I have a bunch of different IEC's (about 8) by IeGO, Furutech and Oyaide. I am also going to use Acrolink 7N4030II for internal wiring on the amp and preamp. I hope the first try is the right one. Thanks again.
Bart
Oyaide P-079 AC plug matched with Oyaide C-246 IEC connector should be ideal. The plating schemes of each connector provide good synergy, not unlike the classic Oyaide SWO-XXX AC outlet mated with an Oyaide P-79 AC plug. The Oyaide C-237 may sound too "Hi-Fi-ish" and bland, with a lackluster midrange characteristic. I wouldn't go that route. YMMV
Duster,
Thanks for the post. I guess you have tried most combos. Do you have any experience with IEC inlets? I have a bunch of flavors. I guess I'll have to experiment, unless the first try is the charm.
Bart
I have plenty of experience with various IEC inlets. My favorite is the platinum + palladium plated phosphorous bronze Oyaide Power Inlet R IEC inlet.
It comes with the gold quick-disconnects, but you don't have to use them. In most cases I prefer to direct-solder internal AC wiring to the IEC inlet.
Sonically very neutral and coherent. It mates well with all IEC connectors I've used with it, especially the Oyaide C-004 Beryllium IEC connector with the same plating scheme. Gold plated Furutech IEC inlets are excellent if you seek a warmer sounding sonic signature.
I have one of those too. I think I am going to try it on my DNA Stratus headphone amp. I am going to try the IeGO 4 nines solid silver IEC on my Symphonic Line preamp and two Furutech FI-33 20A IEC inlets on my Symphonic Line 300 Kraft monos. Still haven't decided whether to use the gold or rhodium FI-33. I have both. I will do the amps last and decide which to use when I hear which way the sound needs to move.
Bart
Hi,
I've heard very good reports about silver plated copper or pure silver connectors wich are said very neutral and improving all the bandwith witout being bright sounding
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