Changed the power cord to SignalCable Magic Power cord on my CroMag II


I changed the stock power cord on my Cronus Magnum II today to the SignalCable Magic Power cord and the results left me speechless. I can’t believe the difference it makes to the sound quality. It just opened up everything...the highs and lows. The soundstage is so much better now...it's like I’m listening to a different amp. One of the CDs that I always test with, Eric Clapton unplugged sounds amazing. Every change to my system seems to be getting me closer to the sound that I want to hear. Initially, I thought it was the speakers so I upgraded from a decent set of Dynaudio speakers to very good set of Harbeth C7 speakers and the sound improved but not significantly. Changing the power cord was a night and day difference in the sound quality...wow. Can you guys suggestion some other relatively cheap changes to improve the sound? Anybody witness similar realizations?
nycjlee

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My experience with Signal Cable was not as positive.Though I did not use them directly with components but instead used them on my Richard Gray Power Conditioners-two of them- one to link them together and the other into the wall outlet.I really did not notice any sonic improvements and chalked it up as a learning experience.I also bought a Signal Cable for my REL sub high level input and I thought there was a worthwhile improvement in sonics.If you want real sonic improvements you have to come with some more cash-in my opinion. A pair of Shunyata 20 amp chords for my ARC Ref3 and Ref 110 really transformed my system.I was amazed and almost 2 years later I still am.
I failed to mention that I have had 3 Richard  Gray High Tension PC's(sold one of them) and now I have two and have used them on all of my equipment. They are being used on my REL Stadium and as a connection between one of my Richard Gray Power Conditioners and the wall outlet. I think they are somewhere between the Shunyata's and the Signal Cables as far as performance goes. This is what my ears hear anyway. The cost of this cable also reflects this.