Audiophile Power Cables

[Axial]

▪ https://audiobacon.net/2019/08/17/27-audiophile-power-cables-reviewed/amp/

 

A quick analysis ...

[Speedskater]

popcorn anyone?

[gmgraves]

1 hour ago, Axial said:

▪ https://audiobacon.net/2019/08/17/27-audiophile-power-cables-reviewed/amp/

 

A quick analysis ...

Nonsense! If you think you are hearing the difference made by some “big-as-a-baby’s-arm (or leg)” boutique mains cable, you are deluding yourself. Well, it’s a free society (so far) and you can believe what you want and spend YOUR money as you see fit. If such a cable makes you think that your system sounds better with such a cable than it does without one, then more power to you. But be advised, that you are deluding yourself and furthering the fortunes of scoundrels and charlatans whose only business ethic is to part you from your hard-wrought cash. Enjoy!

[botrytis]

[Ralf11]

My power cable is superior to anything in that article - it uses super-heavy gravitinos and is called the Dank Matter Fundamental Power Cord.

 

 

There is also an option to add an "electric-cooled pony harness...  with fuel injection."

[botrytis]

3 minutes ago, Ralf11 said:

My power cable is superior to anything in that article - it uses super-heavy gravitinos and is called the Dank Matter Fundamental Power Cord.

 

 

There is also an option to add an "electric-cooled pony harness...  with fuel injection."

 

I am using an isolated black hole to power all my audio equipment. Perfect battery.

[Kimo]

4 hours ago, gmgraves said:

Nonsense! If you think you are hearing the difference made by some “big-as-a-baby’s-arm (or leg)” boutique mains cable, you are deluding yourself. Well, it’s a free society (so far) and you can believe what you want and spend YOUR money as you see fit. If such a cable makes you think that your system sounds better with such a cable than it does without one, then more power to you. But be advised, that you are deluding yourself and furthering the fortunes of scoundrels and charlatans whose only business ethic is to part you from your hard-wrought cash. Enjoy!

 

I am sensing that the Gutwire would be your favorite of the group.  

Gutwire SV-8 Power Cord

Contents

• 1. Intro
• 2. Neotech NEP-3200 (DIY)
• 3. Acrolink 7N-P4030II (DIY)
• 4. NRG Custom Cables The 5 Power Cord
• 5. Vovox Textura
• 6. Morrow Audio MAP3 Power Cord
• 7. Atlas Cables Eos 4dd Power Cord
• 8. Furutech & ZenWave DPS-4
• 9. Requisite Audio PC6
• 10. Verastarr Grand Illusion 3 Power cord
• 11. ZenWave PL Power Cable
• 12. Snake River Audio Cottonmouth
• 13. High Fidelity Cables Reveal Power Cable
• 14. Gutwire SV-8 Power Cord
• 15. Triode Wire Labs The Obsession NCF
• 16. Audioquest Hurricane HC Power Cord
• 17. Kimber Kable PowerKord 10 Palladian
• 18. Snake River Audio Signature Cottonmouth
• 19. Sablon Audio Corona Reserva Elite power cord
• 20. High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Enhanced
• 21. ZenWave PSR-14
• 22. Shunyata Research Sigma NR
• 23. Synergistic Research Atmosphere UEF Level 3
• 24. Purist Audio Design Diamond Edition Dominus
• 25. Audience Au24 SX powerChord
• 26. Crystal Cable Future Dream Power Cord
• 27. High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Ultimate
• 28. Audience frontRow powerChord
• 29. Final Thoughts
• Comments

 

• Price: $1,399/5 ft
• Conductors: 101%IACS Pure Copper
• Number of Wire: 16AWG X 8
• Shield Coverage: Copper braided shielding
• Insulation: Air
• Extensive use of natural minerals: Rare Earth Element Composition
• IEC Connector: Wattgate 320i 15A or Furutech FI-32(G) 20A
• AC Connector: Wattgate 5266i

[Axial]

4 hours ago, gmgraves said:

Nonsense! If you think you are hearing the difference made by some “big-as-a-baby’s-arm (or leg)” boutique mains cable, you are deluding yourself. Well, it’s a free society (so far) and you can believe what you want and spend YOUR money as you see fit. If such a cable makes you think that your system sounds better with such a cable than it does without one, then more power to you. But be advised, that you are deluding yourself and furthering the fortunes of scoundrels and charlatans whose only business ethic is to part you from your hard-wrought cash. Enjoy!

 

Are you relax? I am not the expert who tested, reviewed and wrote the article.

I'm just me, a nobody Frenchman from Canada who wouldn't hurt a fly. 

 

Enjoy the read, enjoy life, enjoy the music playing. 

[Axial]

If you guys are audiophiles with style you read the article.

The rest can eat popcorn. 

[fas42]

As always, if the distortion component that's audible is in an unstable equilibrium state - that is, the slightest perturbation of the setup alters the makeup of that unpleasant, unwanted element - then changing the power cable is quite likely to alter what you hear. Which is not a good thing; and this is something which runs counter to conventional audiophile thinking - what you really want is for the rig to be completely impervious to any fiddling of the power cable - if the status of the SQ is so twitchy, then it becomes a nightmare trying to achieve stability.

 

I use boring, cheap stuff from electrical outlets - but install it carefully so that it doesn't become part of a SQ issue.

[mansr]

Theory: Mr Audio Bacon is Sonic the Hedgehog.

[Ralf11]

46 minutes ago, Axial said:

If you guys are audiophiles with style you read the article.

The rest can eat popcorn. 

 

what about poutine?

 

c'est si bon!

[Kimo]

7 minutes ago, mansr said:

Theory: Mr Audio Bacon is Sonic the Hedgehog.

He is a hard worker.

 

There is a link on this page displaying the differences between 15 power cable changes that he made.  I would be surprised to learn that anyone found them all to sound alike.

 

https://audiobacon.net/2019/03/22/15-audiophile-power-cables-hear-for-yourself/3/

 

[Ralf11]

You know that one of the power cables is screaming "I am The Chosen One!"

[stuck limo]

On a serious note, has anyone tried an Audioquest Monsoon cable? Did they feel it did nothing or did it make a difference?

[Kimo]

8 minutes ago, Ralf11 said:

You know that one of the power cables is screaming "I am The Chosen One!"

 

Yes, it is the most neutral one.

[One and a half]

This thread is a lagoon full of sharks circling for the first post from someone who can detect differences between power cables and the water will turn red.

[gmgraves]

2 hours ago, Kimo said:

 

I am sensing that the Gutwire would be your favorite of the group.  

Gutwire SV-8 Power Cord

Contents

• 1. Intro
• 2. Neotech NEP-3200 (DIY)
• 3. Acrolink 7N-P4030II (DIY)
• 4. NRG Custom Cables The 5 Power Cord
• 5. Vovox Textura
• 6. Morrow Audio MAP3 Power Cord
• 7. Atlas Cables Eos 4dd Power Cord
• 8. Furutech & ZenWave DPS-4
• 9. Requisite Audio PC6
• 10. Verastarr Grand Illusion 3 Power cord
• 11. ZenWave PL Power Cable
• 12. Snake River Audio Cottonmouth
• 13. High Fidelity Cables Reveal Power Cable
• 14. Gutwire SV-8 Power Cord
• 15. Triode Wire Labs The Obsession NCF
• 16. Audioquest Hurricane HC Power Cord
• 17. Kimber Kable PowerKord 10 Palladian
• 18. Snake River Audio Signature Cottonmouth
• 19. Sablon Audio Corona Reserva Elite power cord
• 20. High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Enhanced
• 21. ZenWave PSR-14
• 22. Shunyata Research Sigma NR
• 23. Synergistic Research Atmosphere UEF Level 3
• 24. Purist Audio Design Diamond Edition Dominus
• 25. Audience Au24 SX powerChord
• 26. Crystal Cable Future Dream Power Cord
• 27. High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Ultimate
• 28. Audience frontRow powerChord
• 29. Final Thoughts
• Comments

 

• Price: $1,399/5 ft
• Conductors: 101%IACS Pure Copper
• Number of Wire: 16AWG X 8
• Shield Coverage: Copper braided shielding
• Insulation: Air
• Extensive use of natural minerals: Rare Earth Element Composition
• IEC Connector: Wattgate 320i 15A or Furutech FI-32(G) 20A
• AC Connector: Wattgate 5266i

It is certainly the type of mouse-milk about which I am speaking. But it’s by no means the only culprit.

[Blake]

I read the article before it was posted here.  I like the audiobacon site and enjoy his reviews (I actually think his review style is the best I've found and yes, he does review things other than cables), and yes, I have noticed sonic differences with some (but not all) power cables.  So I appear to be in the minority here.  I don't care if others agree or disagree.  

[Kimo]

5 minutes ago, One and a half said:

This thread is a lagoon full of sharks circling for the first post from someone who can detect differences between power cables and the water will turn red.

I have no problem saying that I can hear differences in the video he posted.  Anyone who listens to it should  be able to hear them.

 

I can't say which one is better or best, however.  Nor, could I honestly say that the differences amount to very much to me.  

 

 

[One and a half]

1 minute ago, Kimo said:

Anyone who listens to it should  be able to hear them.

 

That's the issue, the sharks can't hear the difference, then ridicule those that do. The thread then spins out of control into a bitching mess.

[Blake]

The purpose of the OP was obviously to chum the waters and create some drama.  That's fine if it entertains people.  Whatever floats your boat.  Cable fight threads are beyond played out to me- I'll still state my viewpoint but don't care to argue about it.

 

Back in the day though, I used to enjoy a good ol' cable fight.

 

Speaking of which, we should be getting some comments from Sal in 3, 2, 1.........

 

[rando]

Not Sal, was typing when Blake replied...

 

Hook them all up to a metal chair and ask people to guess which (very mildly) shocked them based on manufacturer literature and visual cues.  Then feed out surveys with laughably over the top answers selected from audio reviews on same cables.  Crosscheck results and laugh at/with everyone involved.

[89reksal]

41 minutes ago, One and a half said:

 

That's the issue, the sharks can't hear the difference, then ridicule those that do. The thread then spins out of control into a bitching mess.

The issue is that a shark would at least take a bite first before spitting it out. This gang of land sharks in here have likely never tried an upgraded cable in their lives. Yet, they're always the first to jump into these threads. Talk about pathetic (and getting a little old to say the least).

[sandyk]

 

A decent shielded mains cable may very well result in a small audible improvement when used with some Class D amplifiers where it's  mains cable is of necessity in close proximity to the interconnects and power cables of the other devices .

 Try listening to an AM radio anywhere near the mains cable of many Class D amplifiers.