Esoteric X-01 power cord

Could it be the placebo effect?It cost more so it must sound better.

My observations have been that power cords have more effect on components with less than optimal power supply designs. Esoteric does not have less than optimal power supply design.

I own an Esoteric UX-3Pi, and I have tried several very expensive power cords on my Esoteric, and the results have been very, very subtle.

Frankly, if you're seeking a different tonality from your Esoteric, I believe you're going to have to change sources. Esoteric is neutral, neutral, neutral. Wire won't change the Esoteric "house sound".

IMO, you're better off allocating your Esoteric power cord dollars elsewhere in your system.

I would agree that you most likely need to look at a different source (for example, my Wadia 861se modified by GNSC is exemplary with regard to what you are looking for).

I have the X03SE with a Shunyata Python Vx Alpha PC and am very happy. The PC made my background quieter, thus increasing dynamics. I'm a big power cable,interconnect, speaker cable believer, but I don't necessarilly think cables will give you more "weight", unless the cables you currently have are just so far from neutral, and, as previously mentioned, lean. Are you using balanced out or single ended? I think the SE are not as "meaty" as the balanced. You haven't mentioned any other of your components-that would help (it could just be too many things not giving you what you want-that is a GREAT CD player!). Could be speaker placement, room, preamp, speakers, amps-you name it. Alot of fun work to do.

......and off we go ! Try the Purist Audio 20th Anniversary Contego power cord....I also have Esoteric gear and like the match....but YMMV...just my opinion...but computer cords ...placebo effect- please