A Better Bluesound AC Cable?

@lowrider,  I have this exact question myself!  So, I realize that I'm no help here, but I'm hopeful others chime in to help on this excellent question.  Best part of this forum is to benefit from the experience of others where possible. 

If you really think that changing the AC cable on your Bluesound will make it sound "better" - well, keep dreaming! Go ahead, spend the money! I recommend getting a Pangea from Audio Advisor. I bought one too - nicely made and not too expensive!

I don't understand what you're saying. Is it that you dont believe aftermarket cables make a difference over the cheap stock cable made of who knows what materials? Or do you mean with the Bluesound Node's low current draw and no separate ground there would be no audible difference?

Wireworld just introduced a new series of C7 power cords, which I tried out on a Bluesound Node 2.  Definitely seemed to improve the sound to me.  Not a "night & day" difference....but definitely worth the $60.

BTW : am I the only one who things the Pangea power cords suck?  Most of them are monstrously large and stiff as well.  

http://www.wireworldcable.com/power-conditioning-cords.html#powertop

Thanks @jarcher .
I looked up Wireworld PC's and they're all about lowering the noise floor, which is a good thing.

This C7 has silver coated copper and is a decent price...
https://soundapproach.com/wireworld-mini-aurora-map-mini-power-conditioning-cord.html

You might check out pricing from one of the dealers here on Audiogon: https://www.underwoodhifi.com

I replaced mine with this:

http://http//www.cullencable.com/avius-series/

The c7 plug is by Viborg. I am extremely pleased with it.

Cheers,

Scott

Here is a Cullen C7...
http://www.cullencable.com/c7-power-cable/

I am using Shunyata Venom 14 - C7 Power Cord with my Vault 2. And yes, this PC has improved overall sound of my Vault. 

I like the Pangea on Wyred4Sound modified Sonos. Prefer it to the stock cable, didn't compare it to other brands...

@lowrider57 

I wanted a shielded cable so Cullen made a c7 cable with their Avius cable and used a c7 plug by Viborg.

http://http//viborgaudio.com/en/Product/a/chanpin/jianzhusheji/2017/0821/187.html

Cheers,

Scott

Do the Pangea SE MKII. Takes some of the brittle brightness off and tightens everything up. I am a late convert to power cable influence, but it does make a difference when the cable can stabilize voltage. Definitely worth the $50 on a $499 unit (I did mine on the Node 2i)

Shunyata makes what looks like a high quality adapter.

https://shunyata.com/products/accessories/venom-v14-c5-c7-c7p-mini-power-adapters/

Can anybody explain why use a PC which only has a 2-prong plug?

Wouldn't a figure 8 (C7) IEC to 3 prong plug have an advantage over the 2 prong type? 
Noise would be drained via neutral and ground conductors to the 3rd pin on the plug (a proper ground).

I had the Pangea and it was loose. 
Now I have the AudioSensability cable, it’s a good fit and it has improved the sound. 

I’ve been wondering this myself for my Node 2 and someone here recommended a Nordost Purple Flare as a good replacement. I’m also eyeballing the Shunyata Venom 14.

There’s an Isotek C7 cable for a decent price, although I’m not familiar with their PC’s.
I do believe that a cable using isolated neutral and ground conductors tied to an earth ground (3-pin connector) would be the preferred design for draining noise vs. a 2- pin design.

https://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/isotek-evo3-premier-power-cable

I think the Shunyata Venom would be a good choice, but it's another cable without an earth ground.

Well, I tried the Wireworld Mini Aurora C7 on my Node 2i ($120) and the improvement in SQ was dramatic. Dynamic, spacious, detailed yet realistic. I recommend it if you like a forward presentation; I do not.
   In my system, the soundstage was pulled forward to the front of the speakers which caused me to  lean back into my listening chair. The drummer in a jazz combo was almost seated in my room instead of way back near the wall. Very realistic and would sound terrific if my room extended back about 8 feet.

So, still looking for a C7 cable; one that is more relaxed. But this exercise proves to me that using an aftermarket PC on the Bluesound is a worthwhile upgrade. 

I replace all of my stock power cables and improved the sound on every components

I use the following...
http://image99.net/blog/files/category-002ahelix-power-cable.html
- But with the C7 connector

The improvements were very noticeable and even better with the Helix interconnect.

Another tweak that worked wonders were placing brass cone feet (3 of them) under the Nore 2 and Power Node 2 units.

I have the Node 2, the PowerNode2 and the Pulse Mini speaker - all with the helix power cables and ALL sound  amazing

If you are NOT into DIY then checkout KE Innovations Power cables - they are very good and more reasonably priced than Nordost

Regards - Steve

IMO, lowering the noise floor will improve any component. In fact, I could see where you may get more "improvement" with power upgrades then stepping up super high priced interconnects (assuming you have well made interconnects). I'm not certain if $5000 power cables will reduce noise any more than a $200 well made cable, however, most component makers source their OEM cables from the same cheap, mass produced suppliers overseas. Chances are your $4000 amp has the the same power cable that a $99 Best Buy receiver has. 

I put an AQ power cable (forgot which model) in the Node. 
Heard absolutely nothing different.
B

@grdrbob, IME Audioquest PC's don't provide a black background like other cables.

I jist picked up a Vault 2i   thanks for saving me some $$$ gdnrbob

@gdnrbob RE:...

I put an AQ power cable (forgot which model) in the Node.
Heard absolutely nothing different.

What Interconnects are you using?

If the IC's are not capable of ultra-high resolution audio you will not hear Power Cable improvements.

Also - what type of improvements were you listening for...
- better defined bass
- faster Dynamics
- improved clarity
- larger, more well defined image and performer focus

You should have heard all of the above

Is the Node 2 connected to any type of power conditioner?
- Mine is effectively plugged into the outlet - i.e. no conditioners/filters 

KLE Innovations Power Cables will definitely improve the performance of the Node 2 over the stock cable

Regards

@williewonka ,
I'm glad you heard a difference, but considering I have AQ Thunder for my Codex, and AQ interconnects and speaker cable, I don't think I have a limiting system.
Perhaps the Power cord did make a change, but, to my ears, nothing different than before- which was very good. Thankfully, it wasn't a lot of money.
My dealer Johnny Rutan says put your best cable on your DAC/source. 

Bob

Bob, in your case the quality of the C7 you chose was not enough to make an impact. In my case, the Wireworld was a transformative upgrade; it was so superior to the stock cable.
The AQ C7 by all accounts is not a very good cable, also the higher end AQ has been discontinued.
Many of these low current 15 gauge C7’s do not equal the performance of a manufacturer’s full line of power cords.

I doubt that your system is limiting. Mine is pretty revealing with Silent Source and Siltech ICs, Audience PC’s. I hear the differences in each cable I swap. I can hear a good from bad C7 when used on the Bluesound.
I think you should try a different cable.

@lowrider57 ,
Thanks for posting. Perhaps my cable wasn’t up to snuff. I’ll check out wireworld-never used them before.
Which one would you recommend?
In any case, my system sounds pretty awesome as it stands.
B

@gdnrbob, 
I have the Wireworld Mini Aurora C7 for a 30 day audition, $120 for 5 ft. Read my comments above as to why I'm returning it, but it sounds terrific. Realistic, lively, transparent. It really opened up the Bluesound.

@lowrider57 ,
I forgot to ask or didn't see it, but are you using the Bluesound internal DAC or an external DAC?
Bob

Bob, I never tried the internal DAC only because I have a very fine Audio Note plus a High Fidelity S/PDIF cable. 
Sounds wonderful with the Wireworld PC, but pretty dull and uninvolving with the stock.

Hi, I tried the nordost purpleflare, and liked it. Sound was a bit more detailed than standard.
Later on I upgraded the rest of the system to audioquest and used a audioquest z2. Sound was a little deeper and darker. I liked it better. Changes were very small.

Just picked up a new or refurbish Vault 2 directly from Bluesound and I am very pleased to say least. 

I tried it directly to my preamp with Wywires Silver IC’s and it didn’t sound too bad then with a Nordost Silver Shadow to the DAC in my CD player and pretty noticeable difference for the better.

I should have my parts today from VH Audio to build my own which I went with Furutech FI-11M and FI-8NC7, then using VH Audio Shielded Twisted Pair AC cable which I will tie the shield back at the wall. I might build the cable so I can float the shield on the fly as well. After I get some hours I will report my findings.

Also ordered a Supra CAT 8 Ethernet cable which I’ll have in a few days as well.