Any reviews of anticable power cables?

see this reviews http://anticables.com/reviews

I don't really enjoy providing negative personal experiences - especially as Paul was extremely gracious in giving me plenty of time to test, and ultimately return, my AC Reference 3 speaker cables.  Having read the reviews, I awaited their arrival with great excitement.  They were replacing Rocket 33's in my system.  However they were *extremely* harsh sounding - rendering much of my music unlistenable.  As mentioned above, I was able to give them about 60 days of use and they weren't getting much better.  Replaced them with AQ GO-4's and am very happy.

@oldears   I don't have a dedicated line - wish I could install one, but I live in an apartment.  With respect to source components...

-CD player - I use one on my Marantz CD player in my office, which is hooked up to powered Audioengine speakers.  It's hardly a resolving system, but the Level 3 power cord gives CDs a more analog sound.

-Phono stage - my main system is turntable only.  I've used the Level 3 PC on several different phono stages, both tube and solid state.  It's sonic signature is very similar to what I mentioned with the amp:  relaxed and clear, non fatiguing.  I have noticed my better bass with most phono stages when using the Level 3.  

-Turnable motors - yes, this matters (and MUCH more than I thought).  I've. used the Level 3 on a VPI Prime motor and currently on an Acoustic Signature Wow XL motor.  When compared with other cables, the Level 3 provides a much larger sound stage and clearer vocals.  I guess it's providing more stable electrical flow to the motor, but I was caught off guard by the difference it made.

I have never tried any of the other cables from Anti-Cables, so I can't comment on ICs, speaker cables, or even Level 1 or 2 power cords.

Best, Scott

Scott,
Thanks for this additional detail. I have a dedicated power line, PS Audio power ports, and all my electronics are AYRE 5 series with Ayre Conditioning; so I am dubious as to whether to expect any significant improvement from a power cord. Your response encourages me to try the Anticables PC since they offer a satisfaction guarantee.

 

smrex13 -   I like your review. yes, in the end this is the main criteria to decide whether a component is good: namely, do you keep listening to it? Do you want to listen to more?   Some components have a wow factor that tricks you, the better bass, or some other artifact. That wears off.  But hi end is not about "special effects" from your system, it's about making music sound more like human music or music made by humans anyway.