So your wondering about Power Cords?

McLoki
McLoki Posts: 5,231
edited May 2012 in Electronics
There was just recently a thread on power cords and it quickly grew to 5 pages worth of people arguing both sides of the issue. I know there are people curious, but not really knowing if it could make a difference (especially in their system).

Thats where I come in.

I have a 6' signal cable power cord that I am willing to send to any club polk member (who is not on my ignore list ) with more than 50 posts....

Only requirements are that you give it a shot and see if you like it, post a review (as short as thumbs up or down is fine) and then after a week or two - send it to the next person on the list.

Reading reviews (and then posting opinions based on what you read) is one thing, but this is a chance for you to try it out in your system with your own ears at the cost of shipping it to the next person. (I will pay to ship to the first person)

Put your ears where your mouth is.

Michael
Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    First on the list is Huck344.....

    I will be shipping out the cord on Monday to him. Who would like to be next on the list?

    PM me your address and a contact phone number to be added to the list.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited February 2010
    Address sent
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited February 2010
    second please...
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2010
    McLoki wrote: »
    There was just
    Put your ears where your mouth is.

    Michael

    But that would mean giving up the safe snuggly blanket of links of 'truth' and venturing out to experience the world for themselves.....:p

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited February 2010
    I'm game, put me in line please.

    If I only add a single high quality power cord to my system, to which component should I connect it in order to hear the most difference? My sig lists my system.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    Most seem to think in roughly this order...

    Power center or conditioner.
    Amp
    Sub
    preamp
    source

    While you have it though - I encourage you to try it with a few different components.

    I will PM next in line when it is getting close to get your address and phone number - that should help save my inbox from becoming overfull to quickly.. :p

    Right now it looks like you are third in line behind noosh.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2010
    In please.
    Thanks bro.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Not in because I know they work. I want to get a SignalCable Digital PC for my Plasma and see what happens. Nice McLoki, nice.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Not in because I know they work. I want to get a SignalCable Digital PC for my Plasma and see what happens. Nice McLoki, nice.

    Crap - now that you say that - my 6' cord is a digital reference power cord I think.....

    Oh well - I know my sub has a magic cable (only 3' though I think). I will throw both in the box and that way there will be a couple to test with....

    At this point - not looking for what is best, just do you hear a difference.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Put me in then!!!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2010
    McLoki wrote: »
    Most seem to think in roughly this order...

    Power center or conditioner.
    Amp
    Sub
    preamp
    source
    I say the opposite for the Signal digital cord.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    Face wrote: »
    I say the opposite for the Signal digital cord.

    When I made the list, I forgot it was a digital cord.... :D

    I am sending both to demo though - the short, thick one is the magic cord. (just so everyone knows)
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2010
    Nice Michael. Not in.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited February 2010
    nice! not in but super cool of you. btw I'm taking it they are 15amp ends and not 20?
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    nice! not in but super cool of you. btw I'm taking it they are 15amp ends and not 20?

    You assume correctly - both cables have 15a ends.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2010
    Great stuff Michael, thanks for stepping up! Not in cause I have aftermarket power cords AND KNOW THEY MAKE A POSITIVE IMPROVEMENT.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,152
    edited February 2010
    Now this is another reason I love this forum. Kudos to you McLoki ;).

    I said before I was a skeptic on speaker cables but I heard a difference when I switched them twice. I don't have a switchable cord , otherwise I'd be on this study.

    I can't wait for your results. I'm sure they'll be honest.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2010
    not in. I commend you Michael. Very cool! No more excuses not to try it out, guys.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited February 2010
    tony millard wrote: »
    Now this is another reason I love this forum. Kudos to you McLoki ;).

    I said before I was a skeptic on speaker cables but I heard a difference when I switched them twice. I don't have a switchable cord , otherwise I'd be on this study.

    I can't wait for your results. I'm sure they'll be honest.

    That was my experience too - I did my own direct comparison of cheapo rca cables and a set of AQ Sidewinders for my phono and then my CDP.

    As a skeptic - I seriously doubted any difference at all - the first words out of my mouth after swapping out the cables during my own test were "No f*kin' way!!"

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • LuSh
    LuSh Posts: 887
    edited February 2010
    Ummm, try source first. Not many will hear the differences between power sources.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited February 2010
    I use a Signal Cable power cord on my Richard Gray power conditioner, I find it to
    have tight clean bass. A great p.c. for the Money.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Disc Jockey
    Disc Jockey Posts: 1,013
    edited February 2010
    Ahhh, if only I had a detachable power cord. Very nice offer though, kudos to you.
    "The secret of happiness is freedom. The secret of freedom is courage." Thucydides
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited February 2010
    Not in.I got the digital reference cord off of audiogon a few days ago and it blew away my DIY DH labs powerplus with expensive silverplated plugs.
    I put the DH on preamp duty and the digital reference on my dragon pro 2.
    No-more expensive silver plugs for me.I think Ill just get more of franks digital cords for my DAC and transport too.
    They look a lot like the crump design..
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • Zitro
    Zitro Posts: 864
    edited February 2010
    Very cool offering. CP is great :) I'll have to see if my NAD has a detachable power cord when I get home on Sunday.
    - Jeremy

    Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
    Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
    Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    zitro - for now I will add you to the list. Let me know if your NAD does not have a detachable power cord. My T163 does though so i would be surprised if yours does not.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited February 2010
    Maybe someone should warn Frank the polkies are going to come calling.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    Frank has been a great supporter of club polk.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited February 2010
    Here is the current order of things.

    Huck344 ***** Shipping out 2 cords Monday *****
    nooshinjohn
    Big Dawg
    ben62670
    Conradicles
    polrbehr
    Zitro


    Let me know if I missed anyone.
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2010
    LuSh wrote: »
    Ummm, try source first. Not many will hear the differences between power sources.

    I agree with your recommendation of source first. However, I noticed a definite improvement with my preamp and amp with an after market power cord and more so after it burned in. Definite decrease in the noise floor and the instruments and vocals were coming out of almost pure blackness.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2010
    McLoki wrote: »
    Here is the current order of things.

    Huck344 ***** Shipping out 2 cords Monday *****
    nooshinjohn
    Big Dawg
    ben62670
    Conradicles
    polrbehr
    Zitro


    Let me know if I missed anyone.


    If it is not to late I would like to try this. Power cables are the last thing I have not yet tweaked, or even tried. I know just the company with off-the-wall power cable designs, but have not yet convinced myself to buy 6 power cables.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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