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Advice on power cables

I own the following system:

VPI scout
Lyra Dorian
Wadia 12
CEC TL51x
Symphonic Line La Musica
Impulse Aria SE
Cardas Hexlink 5C
Cardas Golden five
Wireworld Atlantis 5

But I still use the standard power cables. I have a NBS dragonfly on borrow from a shop for my DAC and it is a improvement I also have borrowed a DCCA ref master that someone is selling 2nd hand I have the DCCA on my amp now. The NBS costs about 225€ and the DCCA 500€.

But there are so many brands out there so where else but DCCA and NBS should I look for power cables that don't break the bank. The DCCA is a real good cable, but I am not sure if it is worth the 500€ that he is asking for it. For that money I can buy 2 dragonfly's.

I am only interested in brands that are readily availble in Europe, the Netherlands.

Would a power cable do anything with a VPI scout?
mordante
mu6
37 posts
 
Hi,

Indeed, ignore all the advice. Only try by your self.
With the NBS you found already an exceptional cable.
Most other cables in this price range do nothing good! There are so many brands on the market but only a few good ones and it gets harder to find them.

There is also a NBS MineSerpent-III which costs I think less then twice the DragonFly. But 2 DragonFly's do more then one MS. It's a matter of budget you like to spend.
But do not only look at the money, buy what you like.

Have fun.
musicnoise
377 posts
 
Either (a) accept the statements from persons with scientific and engineering backgrounds who state that different power cords make no difference in audio performance, or (b) buy a lot of different power cords, particularly the most expensive ones, and try each for for yourself with extended periods to allow for break-in. Whichever approach you generally use in your other purchasing decisions.
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shadorne
7,333 posts
 
Good luck, it's a minefield.

I disagree totally with that ridiculous statement.

I am tired of these comments completely out of left field.

High end power cords have migrated from mining! It is no longer about gold, silver, platinum, copper or iron!

Get your science facts straight Mr Audiofeil!

Clearly, with giant Serpents and Dragonflys etc., it is much more like a Jungle out there!

;-) Just Kidding
mordante OP
511 posts
 
I tried out the mine/serpent didn't like it. The dragonfly was more open and faster to my ears. There is one more cable I am going to try but I think at 200€ the dragonf;y cannot be beaten.

No NBS does not pay me nor do I sell any audio gear.
virgo_ref
74 posts
 
I would like to add a comment....this is not a current spec DCCA Audio Reference Master power cord(before May 2008)and it is being using with an adaptor...US standard to Schuko-plug adaptor. I do now offer the Reference Master power cord with Schuko-plugs. The Current spec Reference Master is a significant improvement in sound and performance over the original Reference Master power cord. Don DCCA Audio
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