Power Chords better than TWL at the price?


Hi everyone

I am currently maximizing my system through speaker placements, room acoustics, vibration control, etc. before I consider upgrading any equipment. I have made huge progress with Clear Day speaker cables and Stillpoint Ultra SS footers - it sounds like a new system. So, the next move is to upgrade the power cords on my Oppo 105 and Exposure 2010s2 integrated. Currently, I have a Blue Heaven PC on the integrated and a Pangea AC14SE on the Oppo.

So, I've been looking at the Triode Wire Labs (7+ for the amp and 10+ for the Oppo). I haven't been able to find anything in their price range (400-600 ea for 2m) that has gotten such consistently high marks.

If you think there is something out there that is notably better, please let me know!

Thanks for your time,
Scott
smrex13
The TWL power cords changed my system. previous cords used were Omega active, Siltech, JPS Labs, Kimber Palladdian and Tara.
The TWL cords in direct comparison offer a blacker background, natural tonality and harmonic structure.
sibilance with female close miked recordings are natural in presentation. No sizzle. Bass is deep and punchy.
The Plus versions have more transparency and a bit more open than the non plus versions however not a detriment.
I recco the non plus for digital and plus versions everywhere else.
All in all a very natural and linear presentation is had. No hot spots no over colored sound.
KABOOMSKI for the buck. 30 day in home demo give them a try.

brown
Smrex13 I also tried the Anticables Level 3 pc with another integrated I own and as high as my hopes were for it, I eventually returned it. It is all about matching a complementary power cord to your amp (matching up). This is never an automatic. You have to try and maybe fail and try some more.
TWL cords are a "must audition" for anyone who cares about upgrading the sound of their system. Different model (gauge) cords for different applications make them user friendly. In my system, they made an improvement in each piece of equipment I tried them on. Better yet, they seem to "build upon each other", so using TWL cords for my complete system made a cumulative change for the better. Pete's TWL cords are very flexible with excellent build quality. Customer service is exceptional. When you look at (listen to) the price to performance ratio, they are an absolute NO BRAINER!

Next up for me is the speaker cables... soon I hope!

Woofman
In Oct'2013, I changed all my power cords to TWL models 12+ and 8+. For 12+ power cords, I placed them on OPPO BDP-105 and Magnum Dynalab MD-108T tube FM tuner. While 8+ power cords on the integrated amps: 300B Triode SET amp and Solid State Class A amp.

Two months later in Dec'2013, I consolidated my two systems into one, and upgraded all my power cords to TWL 7+ on OPPO BDP-105, Jungson JA-99D Integrated SS amp, Magnum Dynalab MD-108T and Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 DSDse. While keeping one 8+ power cord on my Energy Veritas VSX-10 subwoofer.

Note: my final system is solid state.

The sound improvement was one that is very musical, natural, complete harmonics with extensions yet neutral without adding any warmth or distortions. My first and immediate impression was how NATURAL the music is, and the texture. Compared to TWL 8+ power cord, their reference 7+ power cords reveals more bass extension and punch and better high frequency extensions without any treble energy usually associated with Solid State setup. Not that it musk the high frequency, but my OPPO BDP1-05 seems more listenable with less hint of electronics nature. Coming from my previous experience with other cables which either focus on certain bandwidth or adds warmth to the sound or amplify the full bandwidth to extract more inner details, creates a heighten sense of ultra fast dynamics and full extensions of frequency ends with an enlarged image..in my experience, this is suitable for a low power 300B SET amp setup which the source, amplifier and speakers near perfect...you'll hear everything: good or bad.

However, system matching is very important. A critical cable whether power cord or interconnects or speaker cables will mercilessly reveals the weakness of a system. TWL cables are revealing yet provides easy matching whether SET tube or Class A SS amps system. I had great success with their power cords, and upgraded to TWL speaker cables. The synergy improves, music is more musical and natural, easy on the ears. If you're happy with your system or before you sell away your gears to pursue the highend nirvana, try upgrading to TWL cables, I'm one of their many satisfied customers who bought their cables without breaking my wallet and yet still be happy to listen to my music. Especially so, if you have a Solid State system that proves to be tricky on finding the right cables. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that TWL cables makes poor music better. I could hear the electronic nature of my OPPO BDP-105 and DAC, but when I switched to my Magnum Dynalab FM tubed Tuner MD-108T, I could immediately hear why analog is better. It makes SS more tolerable and enjoyable. I'm so happy with their cables that I've just ordered TWL latest 'Spirit' interconnects!

Jimmy
Hi Jimmy,
I always find your comments worthwhile and informative. I take it you prefer the TWL to your prior Coincident Extreme cables(there are newer versions just released now)? How were the TWL cords with your former Frankenstein? I've read many good remarks about these cables. I happen to love my Ocellia cable loom with Coincident components.
Charles,