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Power cords for Modwright 999es

I am a new convert in power cords. Previously i have a synergistic ac master and cardas golden cord, they only enhanced my system slightly and my system had an treble that was occasionally unpleasant on violins. A hydra 8 fed from elrod eps3s completely fixed this problem and now the treble is airy, extended, and yet very continuous and non fatiguing. Additional benefits are 3D imaging, transparency & base.
Changing these two pcs in my system has clear and audible differences immediately. I put the synergistic on the umbilical power supply and the dynamics, base, soundstage increased significantly. I really hoped that pc don't work so i can have a simple cheap sys but they do.

The modwright 999es takes two power cords (one to cdp & one to PS), anyone have any good suggestions.

P.S. Sorry for inventing this thread after the pc for apl 3910. I just need some help.
glai
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glai OP
442 posts
 
I already have the revelation umbilical. Is precept ii better than other popular choices: MiniKhan+, EPS2, Audience, MichaelWolf Source, VD nite?
dolfan
56 posts
 
I removed my Revelation Audio silver umbilical and put in the old copper umbilical and it made a great improvement in my system. I'm using a VD Nite on the player and a Top Gun on the power supply. These are all recomendations of member Jacytoy of DV 50 shootout fame. I'm going to try a TG Audio 688 when I receive it on my power supply.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
It's system dependent. How else would you explain Dolfan's experience when the man who does the mods recommends one thing, and Dolfan experiences better results with another? Certainly Dan is recommending the RAL silver umbilical because he believes it's the best. Dan's too honest a guy to be blowing smoke.

Glai, it's been said hundreds of times in these threads. You have to try the cords in your own system with your own ears. I'd suggest cords from manufacturers who offer MBGs: Revelation Audio Labs, VH Audio, Michael Wolff, SignalCable. You should be able to find an excellent aftermarket cord from one of these guys.

I also agree with the TG Audio 688 suggestion. I personally use one of these cords, though not on my digital source.
dolfan
56 posts
 
Tvad,

If I somehow offended you I apologize. The Sony 999 ships with revelation umbilical, at least mine did, so I was simply offering an alternative that worked for me. I agree Dan is an honest guy and this is not inferring anything to the contrary. Heck, Dan got me the old copper umbilical to try.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Dolfan, absolutely no offense taken, and I apologize if my response came across as such. Clearly you prefer the copper cable. I was simply making the point that the effect of different power cords is system and user dependent. You listened to both and chose the one you liked. This is as it should be and illustrates the point that no recommendation made in these forums can be taken as gospel.
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