‘Whale’ of a time with the new Soundfoundations Power cables!

[JaideepGiridhar]

Hi jaideep

I really don't know how to sum up, what it contributes to the sound. As I've been using it to power up my entire chain for almost 2 years now, I really can't comment on how it sounds without the regenrator in the loop. But I do get pitch black back grounds, and a lot of associated heat too

That being said, I can't hear a difference between power cables anymore, as all are fed with very clean power now. And as I run very effeceint speakers, I haven't lost any thing on dynamics front, as can be the case with lot of other power regenrators and conditioners.

But I mainly keep it in the loop for protection, as I've had some nasty experiences with power surges blowing some boxes in the past. I know this answer is very very vague, but the regenrator did replace a cvt + isolation transformer I was running in the past, which were noisy with a lot of hum. This is very very quiet, with better clean power.

Thanks. This helps. I'll dig around a little bit more before I decide. Good luck with the search for your music server/streamer. I have my eyes on the dCS network bridge.

 

[newlash09]

Thanks. This helps. I'll dig around a little bit more before I decide. Good luck with the search for your music server/streamer. I have my eyes on the dCS network bridge.

That's great to know

The way I look at it....if you want to play with power cables they can deliver the improvements you seek. But if that's not your game...then better go for a regenrator..it will flatten out the differences if any. Short 1M power cables are too short to pick up any thing on the way...atleast that's my observation. But I could be wrong, limited by the resolution of my system

 

[raghupb]

That's great to know

The way I look at it....if you want to play with power cables they can deliver the improvements you seek. But if that's not your game...then better go for a regenrator..it will flatten out the differences if any. Short 1M power cables are too short to pick up any thing on the way...atleast that's my observation. But I could be wrong, limited by the resolution of my system

More than power cables picking up anything they can leak EMI and mess up nearby coax or RCA.
So a good power cable will not only deliver clean supply to the component, but will mitigate stray EMI.
Cheers,
Raghu

 

[newlash09]

More than power cables picking up anything they can leak EMI and mess up nearby coax or RCA.
So a good power cable will not only deliver clean supply to the component, but will mitigate stray EMI.
Cheers,
Raghu

Very true raghu...But I want to go on record to state that.. cables come last into the mix. For example this is over the top,...But I still want to post this...one of our friends from the forum has a system so revealing, that even a cable change is readily apparent. My system is no where close to that sound . So till i nail everything to perfection I will not bother with cables

 

[JaideepGiridhar]

Very true raghu...But I want to go on record to state that.. cables come last into the mix. For example this is over the top,...But I still want to post this...one of our friends from the forum has a system so revealing, that even a cable change is readily apparent. My system is no where close to that sound . So till i nail everything to perfection I will not bother with cables

Many thanks. This is sound advice indeed.

 

[Hari Iyer]

Sachin, nice write up. Use wood. Avoid foam. Try Jenga blocks

Jayant, if you are using stock cords, run 1- 2 layers of normal electrical insulation tape or plumbing tape on the connectors. In stock cords, the connectors are normally the weak link. The tape will reduce the vibrations.

I don't have any direct experience but have read elsewhere that wood, plastic can distort sound. Best is laying on metal if grounded. Even better is air or cotton.