Signal Cable Magic Power Cord

pkdowning

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.

tonyb

Short answer....yes.

pkdowning

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.

polrbehr

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.

Ern Dog

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.

pkdowning

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.

pkdowning

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.

pkdowning

There's got to be something to these power cords the way people talk about them.

hochpt21

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.

pkdowning

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