Power cord cost vs. cost of equipment. How much did you spend?

[StereoNut]

I would go with the 'new' price.. or close to it for my 10% rule.  If I got a 4,k amp for $400 in an estate sale, I'd still give it the full budget for cables.... if not more due to the savings on the component.  

I'll be giving Pete's cord a listen tomorrow morning thanks to Rich.  I'll probably swap it in and out of my preamp, that's where the most difference is usually heard.

-C

Thanks for the clarification, Carl.  I kinda figured that (new value) but wanted to know for sure.

P.S. - I think you will like Pete's cord.  FWIW, his 8ga. TWL cord worked best for me on my amp.

[Carlman]

ha, no problem.. just my rule, for whatever that's worth... great place to start (and end up) for me.

I have a McIntosh amp... which I can't hear much difference swapping PC's on it... In my system, the pre is the truth-teller... simple tube circuit (Belles 21a)

I'll try again though.. you never know!  It's been a long time since I compared PC's.

-C

[rollo]

  Rich I will agree that the JPS is the powercord to beat. Everything sounds broken in comparison. My suggestion do not listen to one,. It will grate on you creating the Nervosa of all times. It is that good. Price a whole different story. If one is well suited to purchase one God Bless. I would need four for the amps and preamp.
    hope to have some samples to test out. I really need to know how TWL cords compare. At approx 10 times the cost it will prove very interesting.
     When I receive them I will have a get together and let the ears of others be the judge.
     


charles

[mdconnelly]

I agree with Rich that the JPS Kaptovator is in a league of its own.  Gobs and gobs of detail and definition yet no glare nor edge as far as I could tell.  One of the few times where I've swapped a power cord and was amazed by how much it immediately changed the sound.   

I have no doubt that it is about as different a power cord from Pete's TWL cords as I've heard.  Definitely a yin/yang thing there.  As much as I was blown away when I tried a Kaptovator in my system, I've not had the opportunity to listen long term (nor could my bank account afford it .  

It'll be interesting to get your take on Pete's cords, Charles.

[etcarroll]

Forget the math, just ask Pete to send you a TWL.

I bought a 12+ and sampled the 7+ and was blown away, especially by the 7+.

[tmazz]

Forget the math, just ask Pete to send you a TWL.

I bought a 12+ and sampled the 7+ and was blown away, especially by the 7+.

+1

[machinehead]

Pete is a sick minded evil genius! Don't you forget it. I bet he sleeps with battery clamps in his nipples drawing 110 volts all night. He's sick!

[Emil]

Pete is a sick minded evil genius! Don't you forget it. I bet he sleeps with battery clamps in his nipples drawing 110 volts all night. He's sick!

110 volts is for wimps. 220 for Pete

[etcarroll]

There's an image I didn't need in my mind. 

Have to go wash my brain out with soap.

[rollo]

  As of now every component in our system is TWL. Tried my old reference Omega Mikro active against the TWL. A brighter presentation overall with the Omega. The Omega seems to suit my darker sounding components however after numerous A to B to A listening the TWL was the overall choice for our system.
    Awaiting the 7GA for the Arions. Will report back when received and fully broken in. BTW it takes 400+ for any TWL PC to sound its best. After a 500 hour break-in they stop changing. Be patient. It should change at least three times before settling in.

charles

[machinehead]

There's an image I didn't need in my mind. 

Have to go wash my brain out with soap.

lol!

[StereoNut]

There's an image I didn't need in my mind. 

Have to go wash my brain out with soap.

Just another day at TWL 

[machinehead]

I like AN so much better!!! Im sure if I was still allowed over at that other place that shall not be named (like the bad guy from Harry Potter) I would have been boiled alive for trying to be funny!
M

[rollo]

I like AN so much better!!! I'm sure if I was still allowed over at that other place that shall not be named (like the bad guy from Harry Potter) I would have been boiled alive for trying to be funny!
M

   

Yes sirree tarred and feathered actually. No scolding for talking cables either. Spread the word.
    AN is the place to learn with open eyes. We have a few flat earthers here however no flame wars. No one appears to rain on anther's parade. We can disagree with class on AN.
    charles

[tmazz]

I like AN so much better!!! Im sure if I was still allowed over at that other place that shall not be named (like the bad guy from Harry Potter) I would have been boiled alive for trying to be funny!
M

........ Or forced to listen to Bryston gear with Topround.