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Power cord upgrade for ATC 100A Active Speakers

Hello:

I've just acquired a pair of ATC SCM100A active speakers, and I'm wondering what other users of ATC actives have done regarding stock PCs versus upgraded PCs.

I did a quick test of a cheap PC versus a Cardas Clear Beyond Power cable, and was surprised to NOT hear a big difference, given that the same cable made a huge difference in my previous (passive) system (a Benchmark AHB2 and SCM 40s).

In that setup, the Beyond PC increased the mid/lower bass, and provided more slam and musicality.  It felt like a component-level upgrade.  I expected a similar improvement with the 100As...not that they sounded lean in any way with the stock PC.

Would love to hear from other ATC active owners who upgraded their PCs.  What did you choose?  Did you find a big difference, or was it just a box-checker?

Thanks in advance for your advice/experience in this matter.

Best, JAMES

jimboman
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squared80
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Power cords don't change sound. That's scientific fact. So don't be surprised that marketing snake oil doesn't come to fruition. A true audiophile knows this... welcome to the team. 

celtic66
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@ghdprentice ​​​​​and @jimboman  both correct.  Twofer!  

I run ATC 19A, 40A and 50A floor standers.  Yes, my mom is proud.  Anyway, started with Patrick Cullen with good results, ended with Furutech 4.1 with Furutech connectors and great results.  Do NOT have dedicated line though.  Run Puritan Labs 156 conditioner that bests all previous attempts with conditioners to deliver more dynamics and lower noise floor.

That should send @jasonbourne71 to the medicine cabinet.   Welcome to badass actives!

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vitussl101
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For what it's worth, Neil Gader in the October issue of The Absolute Sound is reviewing Snake River Audio, Takshaka Power cords with the ATC SCM20ACL active loudspeakers.  Give you a place to start?

dctom
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Run Puritan Labs 156 conditioner that bests all previous attempts with conditioners

 

I use a Puritan with excellent results.

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treitz3
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https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2839830

Wow. Just wow. Spoken as fact as well. What a shame. At the end of the day, you do have the right to your opinion, and I will respect that, but you do not have the right to your own set of facts....that are presented as "facts".

All I will say is that you have much to learn, otherwise, you are restricting your own audio journey. That's the real shame here. 

Tom

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