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Mating power cords with APL 3910

While waiting for my (Denon) APL 3910 to arrive, I need some help in coming up with a short list of power cords to audition with it. In addition to listing the PCs you liked best with this unit, it would be most helpful if you could provide some specificity. In particular, what sonic and musical virtues are the offspring when the particular PC is mated with the APL 3910? Sonically speaking, which PCs didn't do as well with it? Are there any PCs that mate well (or don't mate well) with digital sources in general?
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tvad
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I've been swapping an Electraglide Epiphany and Shunyata Python Alpha on a Hydra 2 that has alternately fed my preamp and amp or my APL. In every case, the Epiphany is more resolving and leads to a greater sense of place on acoustic music (the real test). The Python Alpha is a bit more organic, and I sense that it rolls of some of the HF. The difference is not drastic, and I could happily live with either.

In both scenarios, a Wolff Source Cord connected the Hydra 2 to the APL.
puremusic OP
226 posts
 
Fplanner2000 and Tvad,

Was the cord you tried an Epiphany or the Epiphany X?

Fplanner2000,

In an earlier post you wrote that the Elrod Statement made a huge difference between the wall and your AC conditioner. Are you still happy with the Statement there? Have you compared the Statement with the Epiphany (or X) between the wall and conditioner? If so, what are the sonic differences?

Good Listening,
John
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Epiphany (not X) between wall and Hydra 2.
fplanner2000
616 posts
 
John-
Mine is also an Epiphany, not X.
I am still happy with the Statements. Been talking with a West Coast dealer who suggested trying an Epiphany X between wall and conditioner. IF I ever become disenchanted with the Statements, I may try that. My concern is that by doing so, the system may become too "bright" - having 2 Epiphanys in the same chain. My speakers are pretty efficient (95 db)and for now, this balance of Statements from wall to conditioner to amp, with Epiphanys on the tuner and Denon 3910 sounds "just right". I really like the weight and musicality provided by the Statements in combination with the extended highs, slightly higher resolution and broader, more open soundstage of the Epiphanys on the front end, at least in my system.
Hope this helps.
puremusic OP
226 posts
 
Tvad and Fplanner2000,

Thanks for your responses.

Fplanner2000,

Other audiophiles have claimed that the Statement makes a huge difference from wall to conditioner, especially in a large room (which I have). So, its on my priority list. If you should have an opportunity to audition the Epiphany X, I would appreciate your observations. I am very curious to know how it differs from the Epiphany.

Enjoy the Music,
John
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