PS Audio Dectet (my impression)
tophatjohnny
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So, the unit was delivered yesterday and well packaged if I might add. For what it is, it's a good looking and beefy feeling little piece of gear.
I really didn't know what to expect nor was I looking to have my socks knocked off by adding this, but more wanting peace of mind with some sort of quality protection of my gear. That I think it provides and my take on the sound was "it's only noticeably better at higher volumes", as to where before when I cranked it up to a loud volume, some of the quality suffered and that problem is gone. That to me was huge, but at lower volumes it seems pretty much the same...which is and was real good before adding the Dectet. I am happy with it to the point I am ordering another one for my living room set up next week when my guy comes back in to work. I'm maybe premature in my rating but I'm going ahead and giving the Dectec 2 thumbs way up and the personnel at PS Audio sure is top notch. I am already planing to get 3 of their power cords as soon as I can $wing it, and when my audio adviser (you know who you are
) lets me know which ones to grab. Really glad I got it.
I really didn't know what to expect nor was I looking to have my socks knocked off by adding this, but more wanting peace of mind with some sort of quality protection of my gear. That I think it provides and my take on the sound was "it's only noticeably better at higher volumes", as to where before when I cranked it up to a loud volume, some of the quality suffered and that problem is gone. That to me was huge, but at lower volumes it seems pretty much the same...which is and was real good before adding the Dectet. I am happy with it to the point I am ordering another one for my living room set up next week when my guy comes back in to work. I'm maybe premature in my rating but I'm going ahead and giving the Dectec 2 thumbs way up and the personnel at PS Audio sure is top notch. I am already planing to get 3 of their power cords as soon as I can $wing it, and when my audio adviser (you know who you are
) lets me know which ones to grab. Really glad I got it. "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Nice!
It was on my shot list, but it had to fit INTO my rack and the Furman won. Either way, it highlights good, clean power. -
tophatjohnny wrote: »...my take on the sound was "it's only noticeably better at higher volumes", as to where before when I cranked it up to a loud volume, some of the quality suffered and that problem is gone.
Can you elaborate?afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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tophatjohnny wrote: »...my take on the sound was "it's only noticeably better at higher volumes", as to where before when I cranked it up to a loud volume, some of the quality suffered and that problem is gone.
Can you elaborate?
Ok..for the more elaborate term "the noise floor" has dropped. Hope that helps.??
"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Johnny, did you see that Music Direct has the PS Audio AC-3 power cables at 1.5m on sale for $89? I don't know that you could even build a decent power cable for that, once you factor in decent connectors.
I received one of these cables with a PS Audio UPC 200 I picked up in the Spring. it's pretty nice. 12awg and flexible; cloth braid sleeving.
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Johnny, did you see that Music Direct has the PS Audio AC-3 power cables at 1.5m on sale for $89? I don't know that you could even build a decent power cable for that, once you factor in decent connectors.
I received one of these cables with a PS Audio UPC 200 I picked up in the Spring. it's pretty nice. 12awg and flexible; cloth braid sleeving.
I have a couple of these ac3's and are a great cable. Thick, flexible, and sound good too.2 channel:
Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
Theater:
Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables. -
Because of this, I ordered another last night...cheap. Now all stock cords will be AC3s.
The other question is, swap out the contractor grade outlet and install a PS Audio or equivalent....
I assume the detect is on your dedicated outlet?Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
Because of this, I ordered another last night...cheap. Now all stock cords will be AC3s.
And to think I was just about to post more pics of my lower priced Pangea AC-9SE 2m cable with some toe in them just for you...
You can forget that MR!
**cant blame you though, those PS Audio cables look nice**
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The other question is, swap out the contractor grade outlet and install a PS Audio or equivalent....
Made by Hubble I believe.
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Yes those are HubBecause of this, I ordered another last night...cheap. Now all stock cords will be AC3s.
The other question is, swap out the contractor grade outlet and install a PS Audio or equivalent....
I assume the detect is on your dedicated outlet?
Yes the Dectec is on the dedicated line. Actually I have dedicated lines for both my set ups now and PS Audio uses HUBBELL Outlets hospital grade. I am using those in my basic HT Set up while for my main listening rig I went with FIM 880's and like them better than the Hubs
More musical is all I can testify to.
"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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I just received mine. It sure is big and ugly....lol. It is going to be as hard to hide as an ugly girlfriend. In my setup anyway.The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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Wow.. Maybe you got the free upgrade as mine is discreet as can be. I know it depends on where it's positioned and mine is neatly out of sight behind a dresser 2 ft away from my gear. Let us know your thought after its all up and running. Congrats.motorhead43026 wrote: »I just received mine. It sure is big and ugly....lol. It is going to be as hard to hide as an ugly girlfriend. In my setup anyway.
"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Hubbell yes thanks. Got mine today.
My amp is dead quite as it is (except when spinning vinyl at very high volume)
So I wasn't looking for much improvement there.
I'm slumming with power cord at the moment as the cord didn't make it
today. Still like it as is. Some improvement in the bottom end maybe.
Hard to say as I just swapped in Signal XLRs from the pre to the amp.
I'm using Signal and Pangea power cords out of the Dectet.
A steal at the price they offered them no doubt.
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After listening (a lot) I am quite happy with the PS Audio Dectec. The smoothness at higher volume levels is really nice. No doubt I'll be getting one more for my HT set up."if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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My Power cords were back-ordered thanks to all of you guys
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
I only bought the 1 meter....blame everyone else!
Aww crud!...i just looked and the pricing is still the same. I might by another just out of principle.Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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