Cable Asylum: REVIEW: Supra Cables LoRad Cable by yoyo

Model:	LoRad
Category:	Cable
Suggested Retail Price:	$7.00 ft.
Description:	patented low radiation shielded ac power cable
Manufacturer URL:	Supra Cables
Model Picture:	View

Review by yoyo ( A ) on November 20, 2002 at 06:02:36
IP Address: 209.91.250.189

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Supra Cables LoRad is a patented design power cable of high quality, engineering behing it and serious construction. Its not made up of local hardware cable disguised as hi-end or orther non UL approved construction methods.

Contruction:
The cable is made up of three gauge 11 tinned OFC leads tightly twisted at short pitch and screened with foil. This radical design differs from other in the insulation of the ground wire is made up of a "special" insulation that includes a conductive strip. This strip makes contact with the screen eliminating the need if drain wire.

In addition, these cables are approved for their intended use by the CE equivalent of UL.

Sound:
No matter how innovative the design is, the proof is in the sound.

In the past I have tried some ( not many) power cables. Some made a diff., some not. Some had a fattening effect, some a noise lowering effect, some a screeching effect. I am currently using two LoRad power cords terminated with FURUTECH iec and 15A power connectors.

The LoRads have a definite effect in lowering the noise floor, the efect is objective and real. If I place my ear against the speaker drivers the noise comming from the amplifier when no music is playing is noticeable. Also, the music sounds more relaxed, easy, and coherent, fluid and connected.

I had experienced a similar effect when tried a JPS power cable. The JPS however exhibited some dissadvantages the LoRad does not. JPS was stiff, very stiff, and expensive, very expensive. Although it also lowered the noise floor, and provided a relaxed sound, seems the LoRad provides these to a greater extent and without the stiffness and elevated price tag.

Again, a highly recomended sleeper product.
:-)

Product Weakness: Not many dealers, low price puts-off some buyers.
Product Strengths: Inexpensive, nice looking ice blue jacket, lower system noise floor and relaxes the sound. Its flexible and inobtrusive.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Adyton Opera 60 watts integrated amp.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	TEAC VRDS T-1 / Monarchy 22A modified
Speakers:	AP Tempo I
Cables/Interconnects:	Supra EFF-ISL / Supra SWORD
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classical, jass, latin , pop, rock, no rap.
Room Size (LxWxH):	11 x 12 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	furniture, etc.
Time Period/Length of Audition:	2 weeks
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	FURUTECH e-68, FURUTECH IEC and power connectors
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	HT- Kenwood receiver, paradign speakers, toshiba dvd, dishnetwork satellite

Product Weakness:	Not many dealers, low price puts-off some buyers.
Product Strengths:	Inexpensive, nice looking ice blue jacket, lower system noise floor and relaxes the sound. Its flexible and inobtrusive.