So, what do upgraded mains cables do to your system?

[Dynamics]

Yes I agree with the previous poster I think, from what I've heard, mains cables only come into effect in improving sq in a system if you change a whole load of them, and the system is good enough as well to get any benefits of mains cables.

From what you said about not being sure in your question, I think that's when bias might come in.

I agree the isoteks are good and the Aquarius demo I went to at the Bristol show this year with around £2k Larsen speakers and about 3-4K of exposure amps and a CD player, revealed very good improvements with the aquarius in outright speed of attack of the amps over an IKEA powerbar. But I guess it was a noisy supply with all the demos going on, but people who have used them at home I've spoken to have all said they are good.

With your regenerator I think you've probably tackled electricitity and say you spent equivalent of £300-£400 on power leads, I'd doubt that performance improvements would be huge. I'd rather spend it on other things I think. I might be wrong though.

[Audio Al]

Am I aloud to ask how old the wiring in you house is ? or is this negative

[Macca]

Am I aloud to ask how old the wiring in you house is ? or is this negative

Negative, O/P has asked for people who have heard differences to comment only. You can always start a new thread if you want a more wide-ranging discussion.

[Audio Al]

Negative, O/P has asked for people who have heard differences to comment only. You can always start a new thread if you want a more wide-ranging discussion.

OK I will shut up

[CageyH]

Am I aloud to ask how old the wiring in you house is ? or is this negative

The wiring in my house that goes to my HiFi is 12 months old. The wiring to my house is much older.

[Audio Al]

The wiring in my house that goes to my HiFi is 12 months old. The wiring to my house is much older.

In that case I would suggest a new 16 amp ( Thicker cabling ) supply directly from your house fuse box to your hifi room first , then experiment with better quality mains leads

[CageyH]

It is a 20 amp supply that I fitted last year.
The rules in France are different, but thanks for the suggestion.

[alphaGT]

So you're got your new power cable feeding your regenerator? I think you may hear more of a difference if you place the cable between the regenerator and your gear? Worthy of experiment anyway.

I made my own power cable from Furutech wire and Firstwatt plugs, to see for myself if there are any gains to be had. When I first plugged it up, I swore I did not hear any difference. But over time, maybe a few days to a week later, I was suddenly noticing some improvements in high frequencies. Or perhaps better timing? When I removed the wire for a standard wire, I noticed the difference right away, when it lost these improvements. This was placed between my power filter and preamp.


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[CageyH]

The power cable I have is one manufactured my MCRU.
It's a UP-OCC screened cable, furutech copper plugs with filters fitted in the plugs.

I had heard that people say that mains cables made a difference, but it was something I believed would make no difference, so I decided to try it for myself. I am disappointed to say that my system sounds better with it in than the standard power cable.

Everything seems more alive and there is a better soundstage. I even got the Mrs to listen and she liked the upgraded cable better.

[brian2957]

You did the right thing and listened for yourself Kevin . Buying more ?