![]() ![]() ![]() The easy and logical explanation was that better construction and conductor material resulted in higher-grade sound. The power cable proved big, powerful and brawny but lacked the dynamic and detail finesse of its higher-priced SE brother despite the fact that the basic core cable of both was identical, only the connectors were different - Wattgate 5266i/320i vs. Then the original Classic Power 1 arrived in combination with its musically well-endowed family of budget Classic interconnects and speaker cables. ![]() Physics unaltered, all was right with the world again. That would constitute a practical extension of the basic rule. A logical conclusion would be that the upgraded cable was simply accomplishing better more effective power transfer. With the Audio Art Power 1 SE there'd been a dramatic increase in bass power and control, higher resolution and explosive dynamics over the thick stock cable. Right?Īnyone who actually has inserted an upgraded power cord discovered this isn't the case, myself included. Yes you could/should add the provisos that the cable must be of sufficient gauge for the task, shielded where required and that the plugs should be adequately designed to make good contact. One of the few reference points held by most audiophiles is that power cords are not audio (signal) cables and therefore cannot alter the sound of a component. Robert Fritz has a rather different purpose for these two cables, one that might challenge some conceptions and generate mild excitement. Where the normal rationale for offering a line of progressively priced models would be quantitative enhancements, designer and owner Mr. They are based on the original Classic's core power cord but terminated with Furutech FI-11-N1 connectors in either Rhodium or gold-plated high-purity copper at price points that fall between base model and Special Edition. These two Classic Power 1 variations weren’t sent to me for the original review and some intriguing aspects about them merited a follow-up. What, more Audio Art Cable classics? Indeed. Review Component Retail: power 1 Classic R with FI-11-N1(R) Rhodium $410/2m, Power 1 Classic with Furutech FI-11-N1(G) Gold $370/2m Powerline conditioning: Exact Power EP15A, Noise Destroyer power filtrationĪccessories: TrueHarmonix Black Magic CD Mat Herbie’s Super Black Hole CD Mat Resonance Control: Solid Tech, EquaRack Footers, Weizhi Precision Gold Glory footers, Boston Audio TuneBlock2 footers, Audio Exklusiv Silent Plugs, Audio Exklusiv d.C.d. Stands: Charisma Audio Function Stands Target StandsĬables: Audio Art SE cable loom, JPS Labs Ultraconductor 2 speaker cables, Madison Audio Lab E3 Extreme 1 Interconnects/Extreme 2 speaker cables, Signal Cable Silver Reference interconnects and speaker cables, digital optical and coax cable. Main Speakers: Apogee Duetta Signature, Paradigm Servo 15 subwoofer, Audio Space AS-3/5A Sources: Audio Space CDP 8A CD Player, Wyred 4 Sound Music Server & DAC-2 ![]()
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