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Power cables and sharp dimensional imaging on a budget, Zu Audio and Furutech or Oyaide

Hi, I would like to create a sound that is highly realistic in the sense of 3d imaging and proportion, but on a budget. Unfortunately I cannot spend the amount of money it requires to buy a Purist Audio Design cable yet to reach that level of refinement.

I am searching for what @bo1972 has mentioned in earlier discussions:

• 3-Dimensional soundstage with proportional imaging (not oversized)
• A sharp individual focus of instruments and voices;
• Blacks;
• Resolution;
• Deep bass;
• Air;
• Articulation of voices

Right now I have a Silverline Clearer Audio powercord, but still feel some things are missing.

I have tried the Zu Event powercables MKI and like their technology for stereophonic realism.

Would an Oyaide F1 IEC help in this respect compared to a Furutech FI28 G or R?

Are gold or rhodium plugs better for 3d and sharp proportional imaging?




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mechans
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In my experience overall, power cords or cables, have a relatively  minimal role in getting that 3D holographic soundstage you are hoping to achieve.   There is no harm in getting good PCs, but you might want to direct your interest and money on/to the best components you can get .  As stated above speakers are a critical element in any system.  I am old school and think get the speakers you like  first and build around them.

You may not want to hear my advice but I am convinced that tubes do the best job with sound stage, especially as the power amp. Good luck on the journey.

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