Oyaide

I wasn't criticizing your experiment. After all, you didn't use Oyaide wire. I
was just mentioning what I learned during my research.

Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm.

I've decided to try a pair of Oyaide Tunami cords on my amps.

Tvad...tell us how it goes..I just might use the bulk wire and put the plugs on that depending on your evaluation. Thanks Stan

I've got a bunch of Black Sand Mark V PC's with Wattgate 330i / 350i terminations and one with the Oyaide 004 series terminations. IMHO, the Black Sand / Oyaide has markedly more sparkle.

I installed a pair of Oyaide Tunami GPX power cords on my amps today. The short story is more clarity and a lower noise floor which has resulted in more apparent volume at a lower setting on the preamp's volume knob.

They seem very transparent (meaning neutral), as I also discovered using Oyaide PA-02 wire for balanced interconnects between my preamp and amplifiers. I'd say there is a definite "house sound" between the two examples of Oyaide products I own. Crisp and clear with excellent tonal balance. Akin to Shunyata in that regard.

How is the Oyaide Tunami GPX wire attached to the C-O46 plugs--solder, crimp, screws? I'm obviously new to DIY, and I couldn't tell from the web site pictures.