Powercord to tame brightness and add musicality

The original Shunyata Black Mamba (version 1) will do what you desire. Also, I like the Wolff Source cord on my CDP...actually prefer it over the TG Audio 688, which I use on my amp and preamp.

However, the place to really start is with dedicated lines and power conditioning before you start playing with cords.

Yeah, what Warrenh said...

I wanted to say the same thing, but decided to try to offer a suggestion that might offer some help...if only marginal.

Bottom line is that cords will not cure brightness. Only finding components that do not exhibit brightness will cure what ails you. I know. I've tried the same thing, as have most others who have been in this hobby for at least six months, so you're not alone!

Still, the advice regarding dedicated lines (or line) holds. Do this before investing in expensive power cords (or different electronics).

A change in source equipment can have a major impact. For example, I recently heard a Modwright Sony 999ES in my system and compared it with my APL Denon 3910. I'm not going to do a shoot out review here...the two players have different flavors, yet are close in performance. I could easily live with the Modwright Sony 999ES. It has a relaxed musicality to it that I believe would be excellent in a system that is "too bright".