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The $250 power cables and $600 power strip that dethroned my $10k Shunyata Everest

Hello fellow audiophiles. I've been using products from QSA Lanedri who I believe offer the best price to performance ratio on the market today for their power and signal cables. You may have heard of Quantum Science Audio fuses and might even have some installed in your system. QSA Lanedri have perfected this technology/treatment and are now offering it in their power and signal products. The line of products in particular is called Veridion Discovery which is their most affordable line. I currently own 2 Veridion Discovery power strips (daisy chained), 8 power cables, 3 ethernet cables, 1 DC cable. Initially I was sent a power and ethernet cable to try and was so impressed I ordered more including the power strips. I have been comparing their power cables to much more expensive cables from Audioquest and Furutech. I've also been comparing their power strip to my Shunyata Everest power conditioner and found I prefer the Discovery power strip. Infact I'm in the process of trading in my Shunyata Everest and corresponding Sigma X power cable for either a better integrated amplifier or speakers. Once you pair up Discovery power cables with the Discovery power strip things improve dramatically. Not only does audio improve but picture quality and home cinema improves also and will challenge anything at any price. I will say the Discovery line requires a few days of continuous use or "burn in" period before proper evaluation. I compared their Ethernet cables to the likes of Audioquest Diamond and Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 and again preferred the Discovery line. Through the Discovery products music sounds cleaner and clearer with a heightened sense of realism. This also applies to film and TV. Compared to the Shunyata Everest picture quality is now cleaner with more vibrant colours. Motion and panning shots are improved with less stutter. I will add that I have the power strips on Auva EQ CSA1 isolation footers. All of my equipment is sitting on Auva EQ footers which I found were better than the Isoacoustic Oreo footers I had previously. The Discovery products look very basic and don't scream high end but from my experience they can go toe to toe with the best at very affordable prices! They offer a 30 day money back guarantee for peace of mind. Definitely worth a look. Cheers.

 

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roper
audio42
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If not answered already, and for anyone that truly wants to know, the question of whether the treatment is permanent was asked on WBF. For QSAL, it is permanent.

I have only updated my network with QSAL cables and since I have IPTV, it benefits. The color saturation has improved and text has become clearer. I have an older Samsung 4k TV and the effect on 1080p channels being upscaled to 4k automatically by the TV is noticeable. With IPTV, overly compressed 4k channels weren't as nice as a Blu ray but 4k channels now look significantly better although I still haven't had a chance to compare. But most channels are 1080p anyways so it's a nice boost. Now I don't feel the urge to upgrade my TV as much. And even audio via IPTV has improved. I will add an HDMI cable soon.

I will also try a QSAL power strip in the near future. 

willgolf
964 posts
 

@kennyc 

I'm wondering what effects a QSA PC will have on TV or HT.  

Kenny, as I previously mentioned, I have replaced all of my PC's for my TVs and my JVC Projector in the theater room.  In one case, I needed an adapter because the existing PC could not be removed from the TV.  The most significant improvement came from my JVC projector.  Despite having a high-end projector, I I found that the picture on an 8-9 series TV was always better than any projector. I have a 135" screen.  When I added the Veridion PC to my Projector and Modem, the picture was more defined.  You could clearly tell when any larger lettering appeared on the screen.  There was no bleed.  Second, while watching the series Blind Spot (Netflix), we noticed the actors' pores on their faces, which we had not noticed before.  That is clarity personified—the same with sports.  The players were more defined, and the color was more accurate.   I also stated in my theater room closet that I have two Veridion Power strips for my receiver, multiple routers, switches, and EPSs.

I hope this helps.

 

willgolf
964 posts
 

A couple of more points.  All of my audio equipment has been sourced from Europe.  I was concerned that tariffs would significantly impact the future of the audio business.  After all, who wants to pay 15-50% more in Duties?  I had a situation where I received a non-useable phone from Aries Cerat in Cypress that I ended up paying over 100% in Duties.  I needed the app on the phone.  It took me 4 months to fight DHL to get a refund.  

If you buy any product from QSA Lanedri, duties are prepaid, and you will not have to pay any duties on products coming into the USA.  

Second point, regarding if you do not like the Veridion Products and want to return them, it was noted that you have to pay $45 to ship them back to Belgium.  If by chance you do want to return them, you ship them back to a QSA shipping location in New Mexico, which will save you money.  And, if you use Pirateship.com,like I do, the cost will be less than $10.  

 

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