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In Reply to: Yes. They supply the same cords for everything... posted by kuma on July 17, 2006 at 08:28:54:

I've read similar reports about the use of the stock power cord from other Naim owners. It would be interesting to know the results of an AC connector upgrade for the stock power cord. My guess is that a Furutech FI-11M(Cu) AC plug and FI-11(Ag) IEC connector combo would be a safe and affordable bet for such a purpose. I've placed the connectors on a number of DIY, aftermarket, and stock power cords, and have not yet found them to take a power cord in an undesirable sonic direction (the combo is quite versatile per application, IME).

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Very interesting point that one of the "contact quality". - beppe61 14:03:02 07/17/06 (4)
Dear Mr. Duster,
I find your attention to the plugs quality extremely interesting.
Have you ever tried different cords sporting same plugs?
Maybe the quality of the plugs and receptacles is the real problem.
More than the cable itself.
Very interesting.
Kind regards,
beppe
- Re: Very interesting point that one of the "contact quality". - Duster 20:47:01 07/17/06 (3)
  Yes, I've terminated a number of different power cords with same connector and same connector combos. The issue should be viewed in a similar manner as any other cable, IME. For example: A high quality interconnect cable terminated with mundane rca connectors will only perform as good as it's weakest link, so to speak. To place the value of connectors above the cable (and vise versa) is counterproductive, yet, it's been shown in my experience that even a mundane stock power cord's performance can be greatly improved when terminated with high performance AC connectors.
  - Thank you very much Mr. Duster. - beppe61 23:36:24 07/17/06 (2)
    Dear Mr. Duster, I thank you again for your always valuable advice.
    I will study the AC connectors issue more in depth, also reading your past posts.
    Kind regards,
    beppe
    - Re: Thank you very much Mr. Duster. - Wayne Brady 23:01:27 08/03/06 (1)
      It should be noted, however, that a good connector cannot make a garbage cable perform, as some in other forums would have you assume. I've bought several 'budget' PC's, and they all have been mediocre, regardless of connectors. You can twist 3 12awg wires together, and terminate with an Oyaide, but it doesn't make a superior cable. Period. Any more than putting WBT nextgens on a piece of scrap-wire, and calling it audiophile.
      - Re: Thank you very much Mr. Duster. - Duster 04:40:20 08/07/06 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: Thank you very much Mr. Duster. posted by Wayne Brady on August 3, 2006 at 23:01:27:
        
        A tendency to do the opposite is what should be most noted, as folks more often consider connectors to be an afterthought rather than a critical element that's just as important as the cable vs. the other way around.
        I don't know of any forum that would advocate a cheap wire/stellar connector combo (power cord, IC, speaker cable, etc.) as a wise thing to do, other than as an option based on certain limitations such as the cost involved per a very long run of cable, or the ability to (or a want to) modify a device in an optimum manner as being the criteria.
        Thus said, skimping on the cost of connectors involved in a cable project is more often the issue to address, since it's a real pity to terminate a stellar cable with cheap connectors (counterproductive), while it's a very worthy thing (productive) to terminate a cheap cable with stellar connectors if certain factors such as those mentioned prohibit the use of a stellar cable for one's needs.
Re: Yes. They supply the same cords for everything... - kuma 11:41:40 07/17/06 (0)
*My guess is that a Furutech FI-11M(Cu) AC plug and FI-11(Ag) IEC connector combo would be a safe and affordable bet for such a purpose.*
I know few folks try to change their stock socket to a standard Naim cord.
*I've placed the connectors on a number of DIY, aftermarket, and stock power cords, and have not yet found them to take a power cord in an undesirable sonic direction (the combo is quite versatile per application, IME).*
That's good to know.
However, as any parts/soldering method/material would alter the sound.
Ultimtately, its worth should be judged by an each listener since a sonic preference ( desireble/undesirable ) is highly personal.

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