I upgraded the power cord on my Ampsandsound Kenzie Ovation with a shielded aftermarket for around $65. The amp sits near my monitor and computer so I wanted to avoid nervosa about interference and this is worth my piece of mind.
Haven't heard a huge difference in any cables, but minimal experience. Only tried the normal black cables and some thicc chinese ones that were too inflexible.
I'm gonna get huge flack, but I love nordost power cords and found they've improved dynamics, resolution, bass, and overall engagement in my system. I hate that I like them, because they're expensive, but I a/b'd multiple times and that's what I found for me. TBH though I'd say don't worry unless your system is already "maxed" out/really good, as headphones > amps > dacs > cables from my experience
I bought 3 from Cullen Cable - for DAC, Phonostage, and CD player. Plug too big for phonostage, so bought Cardas Parsec. Bought Nordost BH for amp. Similar experience to @pure5152.
@rhythmdevils@Cryptowolf@pure5152 Power cable changes made a more noticeable difference than interconnects for me. My ears just aren't that good, I guess.
no I actually agree with that. super controversial, but the things that made most difference for me (in order):
- upgrading power distribution block
- power cables
- better usb cable
- interconnects
The distribution block upgrade is huge, I'd suggest doing that before any more/other power cable upgrades. Ideally one that does star grounding.
@pure5152 I haven't considered upgrading USB cable. I have Audioquest Forest USB cables to Gungnir Multibit and ModiMB. Which USB cables have you tried?
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