Signal Cable Magic Power Cord

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pkdowning
pkdowning Posts: 35
edited October 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to upgrade my power cord. I currently have an NAD 356BEE with built-in DAC and Polk RTI A7 speakers using Signal cable ultra wiring.
Would it be worth upgrading the power cord with say, the magic power cord or the pangea?

Thanks.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
    edited October 2012
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    Short answer....yes.
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  • pkdowning
    pkdowning Posts: 35
    edited October 2012
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    Any chance either of these cables would change the signature of the sound to be too "bright"? As you all know I am sure, the RTI A7s do tend to be a bit bright as is.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,873
    edited October 2012
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    tonyb wrote: »
    Short answer....yes.

    +1
    I will add that for about $70, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the results. And push comes to shove, you can always sell Signal Cables for pretty much what you paid for them, so you are not risking a lot of $$$.

    I upgraded several PCs to Signal, and in my HT I use RTi10 as mains, which are also supposedly bright, and the power cables did not add any coloration to the sound at all, very neutral IMO. I have no experience with the Pangea (yet), so I can't truthfully offer an opinion on them.

    Oh, and if you go the Signal route, and you buy directly from them, tell them you are a CLub Polk member, I think they offer us a discount.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited October 2012
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    Pangeas added some warmth in my rig. I'm using the AC-9 in my dac & sub. The AC-14 wasn't as impactful in my rig.
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  • pkdowning
    pkdowning Posts: 35
    edited October 2012
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    I ended up ordering a Signal cable magic cord as well as a Signal cable digital toslink. I will be interested to hear the improvements in sound quality.
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  • pkdowning
    pkdowning Posts: 35
    edited October 2012
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    Well, Frank does offer a 30 day guarantee so I guess if there isn't much difference between my stock cables and his, I can always send them back.
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  • pkdowning
    pkdowning Posts: 35
    edited October 2012
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    There's got to be something to these power cords the way people talk about them.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited October 2012
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    I just added a signal pc to my B & K amp. I really wasn't expecting to hear a difference. I figured I didn't have enough critical listening experience and the rest of my gear (plus I stream MOG) wasn't to the level to hear the nuances anyway.

    I went back and forth from stock to Signal three times and focused on bass the first time, drums the second time and Norah's voice the third. Every time I thought I heard an improvement in my 'focus' area, I switched to stock and it sounded the same. However, after each round I had the feeling that it sounded smoother. There was a harshness with the stock that the Signal removed. By the third time I was pretty sure.

    Even if it was just me 'wanting' to hear a difference, I am good with the purchase simply for the fact that it is a beast. Big ole thick cable...makes me feel like a man.
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  • pkdowning
    pkdowning Posts: 35
    edited October 2012
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    According to this thread: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?96308-So-your-wondering-about-Power-Cords&highlight=Magic+power there were quite a few members who felt like they heard a significant difference. I hope I fall into this category
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