Power Cords and C-J

I have seen how aftermarket power cords can make a huge difference (I would have never guessed or believed it before doing A-B testing in my system). I have Audience "e" powerchords for all my components but one (Harmonic Technology Magic Reference II Special Edition on my Herron phono preamp -- it lowers the noise floor and gets the grunge out without dampening dynamics (only on my Herron)).

So....I know C-J puts a lot of thought into every last detail sonically. I bet they even choose a champagne gold paint finish that has positive acoustic properties! But...I am wondering if anyone has swapped power cords on their CJ amps or preamps? Specifically on the Premier 350 (or CA200 since it is similar) and the GAT. If so, what differences did you hear versus stock (my Pr350 came with a superb power cord) and were you able to retain all the magic that is C-J if you switched? I just borrowed a $1,500 virtual dynamics power cord and didn't like what it did at all -- it made upper registers sound less natural and more splashy.

Thanks in advance for any insights. At this point I may hold out for a 20amp Audience powerchord "e" since I know what that brings to the party -- or keep stock cord for Pr350 since the sound is oh so yummy in stock form.

Darrin

[ronenash]

I had very good success with Wireworld power cords on my LP125mSE and the CA200 prior to that. Today I use the WW Aurora but I am in the process of upgrading to the electra silver.
You will find the WW power cables add focus, lower the noise floor and bring in more detail. Everything will sound more coherent and the soundstage with gain width and depth.

[Rafale]

The cordon supplied by CJ is excellent but regrettably it is not usable in Europe without an adapter, for my part I obtained very good results with Cardas ref PC on LP series amp, and I use at present Naim powerline on the whole system with Vibex powerstrip
Naim powerline has a plasticity which allows to realize well the routing in the narrow spaces, it keeps the shape which we give it

[jimtranr]

Not a 350 or CA200, but replacing the stock power cord with a two-meter-long Wireworld Electra 52 on my C-J Premier 17LS resulted in a quieter background, better focus, and more nuanced tonal rendering than already exhibited with that line stage in the loop and AC conditioning provided by an original-version Shunyata Hydra.

Thx all - keep the good advice coming.

Just bought a Running Springs Mongoose 20amp which is what Jeff Dorgay used with the Pr350 when he ran it in his system and reviewed it. I trust Jeff's ears and choices. Will update once I get it. Darrin

[Puma Cat]

Darrin,
Personally, I think very, very highly of Shunyata's power cords. I have a Black Mamba HC CX on the power amp and Hydra, and Black Mamba CX's on the Oppo and preamp. I also think the Venom3 is an absolutely amazing power cord, and in my own experience, it sounds better than a WW Silver Electra 5 Squared (not that WW doesn't make a very fine cord; they do). I use a Venom3 on my phono stage and plan to order two more, one for the Bifrost DAC, and one to power another power distributor, probably a Hydra. I haven't auditioned a Running Springs cord, but I know Jeff thinks very highly of the Running Springs power conditioners.

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Darrin,
Personally, I think very, very highly of Shunyata's power cords. I have a Black Mamba HC CX on the power amp and Hydra, and Black Mamba CX's on the Oppo and preamp. I also think the Venom3 is an absolutely amazing power cord, and in my own experience, it sounds better than a WW Silver Electra 5 Squared (not that WW doesn't make a very fine cord; they do). I use a Venom3 on my phono stage and plan to order two more, one for the Bifrost DAC, and one to power another power distributor, probably a Hydra. I haven't auditioned a Running Springs cord, but I know Jeff thinks very highly of the Running Springs power conditioners.

I might buy a venom 20amp to compare.

[Puma Cat]

How can you go wrong when they are only $99?

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

How can you go wrong when they are only $99?

Exactly!