Eric T
Second Unit
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- Apr 1, 2001
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Great thread guys.
I just wanted to offer my own experience on the subject of power cables. I was previously a non-believer like many of you. Then a couple of weeks ago, I was in a high-end audio shop looking for a new DVD player. While I was there, the store owner offered to play me his flagship system, which consisted of Krell components and power amps, B&W Signature 800 speakers, and some VERY expensive cabling from Purist Audio Design. These cables are all enclosed in a tube which contains some sort of shielding gel/fluid. Total cost of this system with the cables was around $100k.
I was astounded by the clarity and realism of the sound. After listening for a while, the owner removed the $1500 power cord that was feeding the CD player and replaced it with the factory cord. The result was a flatter sound with less dynamics and reduced clarity. I never would have believed it if I hadn't heard it with my own ears. But I seriously doubt that I would hear any difference in my own modest system.
I just wanted to offer my own experience on the subject of power cables. I was previously a non-believer like many of you. Then a couple of weeks ago, I was in a high-end audio shop looking for a new DVD player. While I was there, the store owner offered to play me his flagship system, which consisted of Krell components and power amps, B&W Signature 800 speakers, and some VERY expensive cabling from Purist Audio Design. These cables are all enclosed in a tube which contains some sort of shielding gel/fluid. Total cost of this system with the cables was around $100k.
I was astounded by the clarity and realism of the sound. After listening for a while, the owner removed the $1500 power cord that was feeding the CD player and replaced it with the factory cord. The result was a flatter sound with less dynamics and reduced clarity. I never would have believed it if I hadn't heard it with my own ears. But I seriously doubt that I would hear any difference in my own modest system.