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Power Cord Flavors

Someone recently sent me an e-mail asking about warm and fullbodied power cords versus neutral, clear and extended power cords. I thought I'd post my opinion, and ask others to share theirs, too.

My system is tubes: VAC Phi 110/110, First Sound Presence Depuxe II, APL Denon 3910

Warm and full bodied in my system=
Purist Audio Dominus w/Fluid
Elrod EPS-3 Signature
Revelation Audio Precept
VH Audio Airsine

Neutral, clear and extended=
Shunyata Python and Anaconda
Electraglide Epiphany
Ridge Street Poiema!!!
Audio Indulgence Alpine Lace
TG Audio SLVR and 688
Z Squared
Absolute power cord

That's a scary list of power cords. I'm kind of shocked at how many I've owned and tried.
tvad
tvad OP
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My preference differs with the application, the day of the week, the temperature, the humidity, and how much of the bottle I've consumed.

Translation- I'm still on the journey and can not answer your question with any degree of certainty...as evidenced by the number of cords I've owned and tried.

My Holy Grail sound preference is excellent HF extension and liquid midrange without brittleness or glare. I'm still searching. :)
bigkidz
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I'd be interested in your opinions on the following power cords if you wouldn't mind offering them. I found the Elrod sig 3 to be close to neutral but towards the warmer side of things. Have not tried the others that I have listed below.

Purist, Elrod, Electraglide and Shunyata.

Thanks and Happy Listening.
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jayctoy
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Grant very good thread, thanks
cmach
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Hi Grant,

I'm impressed you can actually remember all the power
cords you have tested. :)

Cmach
tvad OP
9,467 posts
 
Actually, folks, the purpose of the thread is for everyone to share their OWN opinions of warm & full bodied cords versus neutral, clear and extended cords. :)

I'd rather not go into more detail about Brand A vs. Brand B because I believe this is a system specific question better left to individual experimentation.

My list is offered as a general guide, based on my own listening experience.

Have fun, and please share your warm vs. neutral power cord lists.

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