Thanks for all the replies. Yes I do run the ARC 75 with KT150's and as you say, they do make a difference. I am going to take my unit to the dealer I bought the amp, to compare with an SE version of the 75, with all the Caps and wiring changes. I suspect there will be a big difference and I will go for the full SE upgrade
Budget Power Cords, which brand to choose?
I know budget means different things to different people, I am talking below $1000 new and $600 second hand. I also know they are very system dependent.
I use an Ayre QB9 DAC fed by a Mac Mini and NAS
TW Accustic Raven one/ortofon 309D/SPU synergy
Modwright 36.5 Pre
ARC Ref 75 Power
Daedalus DA-RMa speakers
Bybee stealth power supply
My power cables are Lessloss original and Sablon Audio and very good they are. There appears to be a number of new small companies getting good reports and reviews, particularly WyWires, Silnote and Triode Wire Labs. I already use Wywires Speaker cable and one XLR interconnect, so that may be the obvious choice. Any thoughts on these or other cheaper cables I haven't thought of? Thanks
I use an Ayre QB9 DAC fed by a Mac Mini and NAS
TW Accustic Raven one/ortofon 309D/SPU synergy
Modwright 36.5 Pre
ARC Ref 75 Power
Daedalus DA-RMa speakers
Bybee stealth power supply
My power cables are Lessloss original and Sablon Audio and very good they are. There appears to be a number of new small companies getting good reports and reviews, particularly WyWires, Silnote and Triode Wire Labs. I already use Wywires Speaker cable and one XLR interconnect, so that may be the obvious choice. Any thoughts on these or other cheaper cables I haven't thought of? Thanks
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Have you considered Cabledyne? Based on a glowing review from Mono & Stereo it will be my next purchase when I pay things down. All the best, Nonoise |
"06-13-15: Stringreen zd542....I have an all Ayre/Vandersteen system, and can tell you the stock cords are only a bit better than no cords at all." So, are you saying the stock Ayre cords are good or bad? Reading your post, it looks like it can go either way. I really don't care for PC's on my Ayre gear. |
I know Triode Wire Labs has a special cord for digital sources and its fairly priced. I love my TWL cords, though i dont have the digitally specific version. There is something very natural and organic sounding about Petes cables Great guy too. Plus a 30 day audition policy!! So that way you will know!! Mike |
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