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Furutech GTX-D NCF or Power Cord

Hi folks,

Focused on improving my digital front end -accomplished my goal. (Maestro AC outlet) (Front end: MacBook Pro >added Furutech Formula 2 USB cable> added Uptone USB Regen> added Teradak U9 LPS >added Ghent Gotham GAC-4 DC cable> > added VH Audio Flavor 4>added isolation transformer> added Silver Audio Wattmaster PC> PS Audio Nuwave DAC

Interconnects and speaker cables: JW Audio

Amplifier: Anthem I225 integrated (modified)> Wireworld Stratus 5 PC> Porter Port outlet. Speaker: Klipsch RF7II.

Focused on refining the sound quality of the electronics by replacing the Wireworld Stratus PC with another PC ($300 or less)  -or replacing the Porter Port AC outlet with a Furutech GTX-D NCF R - concerned that the horn of the Klipsch can sometimes be sharp depending on the downstream components so the Furutech GTX-D outlet might tip things over the top with too much sharpness in the highs. Also considering Cable Company recommendation for integrated amp PC replacement at $300 or under:  "Synergistic Research UEF Red power cord, Audience Forte F3, and especially Voodoo Cable Black Magic."

Any opinion on which route to improve the sound quality: the Furutech GTX NCF outlet to replace the Porter Port outlet, or new PC to replace the Wireworld Stratus PC?

My goal is to keep the weight in the mids and lows but refine and resolve the overall presentation and not introduce leanness.
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ryder
1,682 posts
 

Any opinion on which route to improve the sound quality: the Furutech GTX NCF outlet to replace the Porter Port outlet, or new PC to replace the Wireworld Stratus PC?

 

I would suggest that the Wireworld Stratus 5 cord is replaced with something else. I have the Wireworld Elektra 7 and it doesn’t sound too good when used on amplifiers. It sounds decent on digital but not on amps.

The Furutech GTX-D NCF outlet is very good. The only downside is the long burn-in period before it starts to sound stellar. Approximately 500 hours before you hear a sudden change in the presentation.

facten
2,720 posts
 

If one of the outlets in your porter port is available I agree with ebm, maybe consider plugging in an NCF Clear Line, or alternatively a Shunyata Venom Defender. YMMV, but I noted positive sq results in my 2 systems with both options.

yoby
538 posts
 

Both! Thank me later.

jdub39
486 posts
 

@divertiti  Sorry for the late response ! I also currently have in the same 4gang box the AQ Edison outlet which replaced an PS Audio premier . The AQ Edison is no slouch by any means and could easily live with it I give an edge to the NCF due to dynamics and a bit more transparency without any sacrifice to musicality.

rsf507
2,222 posts
 

Have tried many different outlets but by far the Furutech GTX-D NCF were the most transparent and dynamic only downside it goes thru ups and downs during burin-in but after 750 hrs it's stunning. 

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