PS Audio Dectect and PC3 power cables

Jhayman
Jhayman Posts: 1,548
in 2 Channel Audio
Just picked up this little unit and getting 3 power cables..
Currently using a Belkin PF60 for power, my McCormack is plugged directly into wall..
Don't know what to expect but hope to notice a deeper background, and Greater Clarity and more ..
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ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,897
    The Detect is a good unit I own them in conjunction with PS Audio AC power cords. The Detect excels when installed on a dedicated circuit.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited April 2016
    I love my AC-3 cables... makes me wonder what the AC-5 is like...... then my wallet reminds me of my place in the world and I come back to reality.......

    I also really wanted one of those Detect's but from a functionality perspective they just wouldn't work with any of my gear location wise. I need something that you can put in a rack and that aint it.. and the ones they have you CAN... well they cost Joey_V money hehe
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,897
    All I have are the AC-3, don't think the AC-5 for the money would be a any better performer with my gear.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited April 2016
    I'm looking forward to installing them into my gear..
    I do not have Joey V money either so the Dectect is about all I can afford, and AC-3 power cables are about as much as I'm willing to spend on a power cable..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    All I have are the AC-3, don't think the AC-5 for the money would be a any better performer with my gear.

    Yeah the only reason I'd think about it is the high draw potential of my B&K 200.5 (70 amps) and the high wattage it draws at 4 ohms (375 x 5)
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    Cool man, I have the model before that one and love it. Makes my system quiet as a church mouse and kills lots of noise in the signal giving it a black background. Enjoy it.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    The Detect is a good unit I own them in conjunction with PS Audio AC power cords. The Detect excels when installed on a dedicated circuit.

    I'm using one and on a dedicated line as well. Really like it!!
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    great pickup! I'm betting you will hear a change right away and then forget about it.
    Some day in the future things will start sounding really good. :)
    I got their wall outlet too (what the hey)
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Would love to hear some feedback on both, just starting to explore pc's. Won't mind paying a bit for quality products if I can hear a difference in my system.
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    The AC3 was my first "real" power cord, I have one going to my sunfire amp, and another to my Panamax conditioner. Great cables, nice quality, and despite their size, they bend!
    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.

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    That's a great setup. I didnt need as many outlets and found a basically new UPC200 that i love for it's size and capabilities.
    The AC3 is also a great way to get your feet wet with power cords. As my setup will most likely never reach the magnitude of many here, the AC3 will be my end game for PCs.

    PS Audio makes really nice shtuff.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited April 2016
    Well it's installed and replaced my Belkin unit, the Belkin also had 2 Hi Current outlets, since switching to the PS Dectect I can comfortably say the Belkin is not even in the same league..
    First thing I noticed was more Bass and more definition around instruments..
    Bass is a little muddy though, but more of it, we will see after listening for a few days if it settles down..
    Overall it's a Big improvement even with the bass bloom.
    I can go louder on the dial with anything breaking up not that I had an issue before but it just seems easier now..
    I have two more AC-3's on the way to replace cords on my Bryston units.. :)
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    edited April 2016
    wise decision. :) I'm glad they are working out.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    Jhayman wrote: »
    Well it's installed and replaced my Belkin unit, the Belkin also had 2 Hi Current outlets, since switching to the PS Dectect I can comfortably say the Belkin is not even in the same league.

    I know I didn't, but I could have told ya so. :)

    Enjoy!

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    I am enjoying and got a surprise in the mail when I got home from work this morning..
    2 more AC3 Power cables and my long awaited Inception Score on clear vinyl..
    I was looking for one of these before and the only place to have it was Discogs and the A$$ was charging almost $600 for it..
    So I'm glad they rereleased another run so I got it for the regular price..
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    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    What's under the white blanket?
    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.

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    What's under the white blanket?

    the last guy that asked >:)
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    My TT, Pro-ject Xtension 10 with Ortofon Cadenza Red cart.
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    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    What's under the white blanket?

    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,441
    sweet
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    Why, Thank You..
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    sweet

    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    Very sweet.
    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.

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    Thanks it's my little baby so I protect her all the time, she has a BIG cover..
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    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    Very sweet.

    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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