power cord for electrostatic speaker

I have CLS IIZ LE, power cables make zero difference at all. The electronics in the speakers will filter out any noise in the line. Plus, like you said, there is hardly any power traveling thought them anyway.

The human mind is very tricky, if I spent $700 on power cables then, yes I will here a difference. You already think they are going too, thats why you bought them, so you better here a difference. See what I'm saying?

If you are going to, try some Audioquest NRG2 they are about $105 for a 3 foot cable. Much less expensive than the ones you are looking at.

there are two problems or issues with this thread.

first there is a disagreement as to whether electrostatic speakers are line cord sensitive.

second is there is a range of suggestions as to the appropriateness of using a particular line cord.

the above are indicative of threads which are so subjective in nature, that one may question their value and purpose.

i have been admonished that "audiophiles" enjoy exchanging opinions. i guess threads like this serve a purpose, namely the exchange of opinions. the question is, beyond the mere exchange of opinions, what else is accomplished ?

Roy, each opinion is important for me.

Chris

I made up a DIY pair of power cords using Romex solid core wire, and the stock Quad IEC and male receptacle when I had a pair of Quad 63 back in 1988.The stock cords in my mind were much too thin.
I thought they were an improvement, and so did the gentleman who bought my Quads a few years later.
He listened to the stock cords first then asked if he could hear the speakers with the DIY that were on the floor.
He then asked me how much extra for the DIY cables.
I guess he could hear the difference as well.
I used aftermarket power cords on my CLS speakers.
On these I used the Foundation Research LC2, that have filters.
Stats can be RFI,EMI magnets.

I know a soundlab owner who in the past has made his own low gauge wires and found a benefit.

I also found a great benefit to upgraded power cords when I used to own Quads.

However, If I owned 'stats, what I would do is spend the money on a Powerplant Premier (or even a small 300 would work) and less on cables.

The nice thing about the PS Audio unit is that you can try it for 30 days I believe (at least from some vendors).

Here you would know right off the bat if cleaner power will help. Of course the next step would be to plug your whole system into the Premier (unless using powerful tube amps - My MA1's use too much juice for the premier - but I have them on a PS Audio Duet)

So for the cost, you'd really be getting a whole system upgrade by going to regenerated power. Then after that, consider some well built but inexpensive power cords.

I may be wrong, but I believe the benefits of clean power outweigh the benefits of better power cords. Of course some people with dedicated lines, who are far from neighbors, computers, etc. may not need power conditioning.

But that's where I would start.