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Neutral to Lean Power Cord for tube preamp

I recently added a deHavilland UltraVerve preamp to my system. It is quite powerful and dynamic, but has a little too much bass emphasis through my Von Schweikert speakers, driven by a McCormack DNA-1. All cables are silver, using a VooDoo power cord now on the preamp. Everything plugs into a PS Audio Quintet on a dedicated line. Looking for a very neutral, or slightly lean more detailed power cord, price range is up to $400 used. I am still tube rolling, so bass may get tamed a bit more yet.
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brf
1,699 posts
 
Before you spend a dime, optimize your speaker posistion first. This will have a greater affect on the tonal balance than any pc cord.
samhar
1,034 posts
 
Agree with Brf move the speakers away from the front and possibly the side walls to balance/reduce the Ultra Verde's bigger bass. If that doesn't "tighten up" the bass enough for your taste do what Dmailer suggested for the last bit of detail before going to room treatments.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Like herding cats.....
pani
1,049 posts
 
ESP Essence Reference does exactly that but in a good way. It tightens up the bass (chopping off fats ?) and also makes the bass very tuneful and rhythmic. In the process it does amazing PRAT with a very clean, articulate background/soundstage. I think you will love it. It has the same effects on every component of the chain.

I will not recommend this power cord for already neutral systems (all solid state) as it can make the sound bit too tight. Otherwise it is one fantastic PC.
pani
1,049 posts
 
You can also get a similar impact by putting your preamp under Symposium Rollerblocks. The rollerblocks are wonderful for tube equipments. The ESP will have a more profound impact though.
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