Mains Cables (again!)

Ok we've had plenty of discussion about mains. So here's another question.

I have been running in my new system details of which can be found here.

Would anyone like to suggest suitable mains cables for these two. I am using at the moment 2 x RA Classic PowerKords (without wattgates).

Unfortunately any house spur rewiring is not possible so any mains tweaking has to be done local to the equipment, i.e. leads, filters, conditioners, etc.

I did read the Hifi+ review of Nordost's new leads. But that is just from one manufacturer and has been discussed already here.

I have been looking at other makes too, particularly from Shunyata but have to experience of these. Has anyone got these?

I am just trying to get some advise as to what to look at. Does anyone know where I might be able to demo the Shunyatas in the UK?

Thanks for any advice.

 

hey, off topic, but i got a Q bout your sliMP3. Does your pc have to be networked for this to be connected?

 

Mutant wrote:

Yes it does. Either wired (ethernet) or wifi. If the SliMP3 has no network connection it won't work. There is a server app that runs on the host PC which controls everything from the clock to music playback.

HTH.

 

I have some Shunyatas,mine are sidewinders,I bought them from the states,it was a bit of hassle,paying the fellow,but it was worth the hassle in the end.

I had a kimber before that,and detected no change what so ever,so out of curiosity i tried the shunyatas,at a price i could afford,I bought one for my transport,and one for the DAC.

When it arrived it was very thick and far more substancial than the Kimber,I needed a US to Euro adaptor.I plugged both cables in,I noticed in a instance a definate increase in volume,as i has to quickly turn it down to where i had left it,before i had the shunyatas in.So I noticed increased volume and dynamics,even though the "sound" stays the same,you'll really notice the increase in volume and dynamics it brings about,I was happy with the results from them and they are still in my system.

 

Here is a shunyata Sidewinder

 

Shunyata does seem to make a difference, particularly with digital sources if you use the Fesi 1000 cables ( Python, Black Mamba, Anaconda and King Cobra)

Yes they cost a lot! But on high end CD players, their affect can be quite dramatic, basically a reduction in digital glare, an increase in solidity, and a seemingly lower noise floor giving greater detail but in a less forced manner.

With the £/$ currently very favourable, it is a good time to buy. The Hydra conditioner is also great, but somewhat overkill for single source systems.

Sadly if you want a home dem here in the UK, you will end up paying UK prices, which frankly are obscene and make the value for money debateable.

 

How much are you looking to spend?

I too would like to try the shunyatas to see whether they make an improvement in my system, although I am not sure I would want to take the plunge and buy some without a trial first, and UK prices are a rip.

 

There are other options I feel

 

Rubbish

 

Your just upset I got a Nordost Valhalla , which aint as good as another one I use

 

Oh Sorry {Sceptic mode on} it's all bollox, no difference waste of money, your a twat, for get it, my auntie's best mate's second cousin removed's dog flea power tin, says it 'bollox' so it must be true, your all muppets, arhh hahh..........................you all need theropy you silly people {Sceptic mode of}

 

Tell you what, I'll swap your Valhalla for one Pulsar Point!

As you say, it's all bollox, if your quick, good old CJ's gone off on one of his Scottish rants over at HFC:ffrc: :ffrc: :knight:

 

Merlin, seems fair, but then Garyi, would want to try one on his nap 250
I can't understand with the High horseman Has so many chips on his shoulder still he hasn't had one for a while, so i spose he due one

 

ok then if Shunyatas are the way to go, what is the cost if bought from the States. And where is a good place to start looking? Is there an online shop where they can be bought and shipped over?

 

Try 10mm2 T&E. Darn sight cheaper and just as effective. IMO natch Oh and you can plait the final metre if you really want to tweak it.

 

Test the Van Den Hul Mainsstream, they increase dynamic range and frequency extension on both my Arcam FMJ DV27 and Krell Showcase processor, and dont cost an arm and a leg, they are king of golden though...

 

Regards previous rec's for Olsen multi-way mains blocks, can anyone tell me where these can be bought?
Cheers

 

see http://www.soundfantastic.co.uk/products.htm

 

Zippy response. Appreciated!

 

As regards the original question of this topic.

I am willing to spend in the same order as the cost of my equipment. But if something really transforms it at a fraction of the cost then it would be silly not to try/buy it.

But if these new Nordost power cables do exactly what the Hifi+ reviewer enthused it would silly not to get a demo.