I really like the DH Lab Cable...and the other changes I've made

Posted by Rich Stone (A) on January 3, 2007 at 12:35:36

In Reply to: Still a little early to tell......too much present wrapping! posted by Rich Stone on December 21, 2006 at 13:21:39:

I didn't do extensive A/B tests and it may be psychological bias but I think I much prefer the DH cable unshielded. I can't put my finger on it but the standard shielded 12 gauge I created seemed to be a little "sterile" - not bright but not involving. It seems to me the DH Labs cable (no shield) added a touch of warmth and seemed more natural. Not sure if that makes any sense. Not a night and day, knock your socks off difference and as I mentioned I didn't do much swapping. But very noticable to me.

I think all of these small differences really add up. Changes to my power supply/distribution in the last month have included:

1. Replaced the standard wall outlet with a Hospital Grade Isolated Ground Cooper outlet (from Lowes) - I know, not the end all in outlets but it was a cheap tweak.

2. Added a PS Audio UPC-200 to provide non-current limiting conditioning for my Sunfire 300 Amp and Musical Fidelity A3.2CR Preamp.

3. Replaced the stock Musical Fidelity pre cord with a Volex 17604.

4. Replaced my cheesy keychain RF remote on/off switch between the Sunfire and UPC-200 with a DIY manual switchbox using DH Lab Cable.

5. Replaced the stock UPC-200 cable with a shorter DIY DH Lab Power cable.

Done for now, at least until I can't resist the urge to swap out the stock Sunfire power cable with a DH Labs replacement. And not to forget running a dedicated 20 amp line (my listening room has it's own 15 amp line so I'm in pretty good shape). It NEVER ends...

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Topic - Adding a shield to DIY DH Labs Power Plus A/C Cable - Questions - Rich Stone 08:42:13 12/19/06 (15)

I've listened to such a beast - Jon L 15:53:45 12/19/06 (1)

Exactly my experience with shielded cables and why I generally like them on SS components-NT - lancelot 19:21:14 12/19/06 (0)

No need to add a shield... - Duster 09:52:02 12/19/06 (12)

Any good explanations as to why a shield is such a compromise? - Rich Stone 10:16:01 12/19/06 (11)

A basic explanation... - Duster 12:44:15 12/19/06 (8)

Further insights... - Al Sekela 13:58:47 12/19/06 (7)

Good information.... - Rich Stone 15:01:07 12/19/06 (6)

I put the DH Lab into my switchbox last night.... - Rich Stone 07:03:14 12/20/06 (5)

Re: I put the DH Lab into my switchbox last night.... - mattcecil1@yahoo.com 10:55:58 12/21/06 (2)

Still a little early to tell......too much present wrapping! - Rich Stone 13:21:39 12/21/06 (1)

I really like the DH Lab Cable...and the other changes I've made - Rich Stone 12:35:36 01/03/07 (0)

The Volex is a good basic cord. - Al Sekela 13:25:26 12/20/06 (1)

DH Lab Power Plus vs. Volex..... - Rich Stone 13:27:14 12/21/06 (0)

Re: Any good explanations as to why a shield is such a compromise? - mattcecil1@yahoo.com 12:02:47 12/19/06 (1)

Re: Any good explanations as to why a shield is such a compromise? - Duster 13:00:15 12/19/06 (0)

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I really like the DH Lab Cable...and the other changes I've made - Rich Stone 12:35:36 01/03/07 (0)

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