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Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
Product: Statement Power Cable (SKU AS_SPC)
Product: Signature Power Cable V2 (SKU AS_XPC2)
Please bear with a lengthy discussion of AS power cables as I started with Impact SE and made my way up to Signature.
I had swapped out most of the standard Linn power cords many years ago for some Shunyata Venom 3s, and found they worked very well. Recognising the benefits of better cables, I took a flyer on an Audio Sensibility Impart SE cable that was on the used market, instead of ordering another Shunyata. I was unfamiliar with Audio Sensibility at the time: this soon changed. I added it to my stereo and found it immediately superior to the Shunyatas. The Impact SE had more musical detail, greater bass, transparency and resonance to the music than the Shunyata’s did.
I eventually had two Impact SE cables: one on the Akurate Digital Streamer (DS), and the other on the Exaktbox, and 3 Shunyata Venom 3s on the three power amplifiers. I decided to upgrade the Imapact SEs for Statement cables, so the Statements went to the Exaktbox and the DS, while the Impacts went on the two Akurate 4200 dual power amplifiers: the transformation was magnificent. There was more detail, richer bass, more space between the instruments. On Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side”, the chorus girls came and sat in my lap as they sang “doop-de-doop”. I was able to pick up a Testament cable on the used market, and used it on the amp driving the Super Tweeter on the speakers.
I was won over. I ordered two more Statement cables, and was shortly there after fortunate to find two Signature V2 level cables on the second hand market, and they went on the Exaktbox and DS (sources), while the three (AV5105, 2 x 4200) amplifiers got the Statement cables. The one left over is now on the Oppo HA-1 for headphone use, and the difference is stunning.
At the end of the day, the qualitative improvement made by the Audio Sensibility power cables has elevated the sound quality from the Linn Akurate level (using standard power cables) to the Klimax level. This outlay was much less expensive that switching the gear out.
Each level of power cable allows more aspects of the music to come to the fore. There is greater detail with each stage up the ladder; there is rich bass, and by extension all aspects of the sonic field. There is more space and air between instruments and voices. You can clearly imagine where earth singer/instrument is. The addition of the Statement cables, for example, moved some instruments from the inside edge of the speaker, to well outside the edge: if you closed your eyes and pointed to where the sound was coming from, you would be pointing to 2 meters to the left of the left speaker, or the the right of the right speaker.
I highly recommend the AS power cables, whatever your price-point, for they will make an immediate and satisfying improvement to your SQ, leaving you wanting more (that is available at the next level of cable).
Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
I received the Impact SE power cable a few days ago. It is really amazing!
I use it for my EAR 834P tube phono stage.
I am considering to replace the power cable on my amp as well. I am tempted to buy the Testament now.
Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
Thank you again for making me the Impact SE cable. I really appreciate it. It sounds great in my system.
Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
Product: Statement SE Power Distribution (SKU AS_SPDSE)
Product: Testament SE Power Cable (SKU AS_TPCSE)
Product: Statement Silver USB Cable Slim (Type A-B) (SKU AS_SUSB_SLIM)
Steve helped me with my main system for power cables and used 4 different copper models for specific applications. For my MLs, Wadia CD player and turntable motor I used the Impact SE. For the phono pre-amp Statement slim and the Integrated amp, Statement SE and for the power distributor the Testament cable. Of course, I used his Statement power distribution box with noise and surge filter. All products are well made and improved the sound with each cable I replaced!
Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
I took delivery today one of AS Impact SE power cable to replace to the stock cable that came with my Denon X6400H receiver. Speakers are PSB Imagine T's hooked directly to the receiver. I've never had the opportunity to hear any of AS product prior, only came across someone mentioned it on an audio forum. Being a fellow Canadian, I took a leap of faith and made the order. I listened to Bob James, Westchester Lady a few times with the stock cable to get reacquainted with the sound before connecting the Impact SE. All I can say is, wow!!! What a difference the Impact SE made compared to the stock cable. In "direct mode", bass sounded fuller and much more pronounced, high notes extends beyond the sides of the speakers. I'm very happy with the purchase and will be looking forward to future purchase for my 2 channel setup. Thank you, Steven.
Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
The Impact SE's are on my McAlister's mono blocks and sound excellent,
thank you kindly, they arrived quick and in perfect condition
Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
The Impact SE power cables are amazing.
Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
I must let you know the use of Impact SE cords to and from my Furman power transformer to my amp made my jaw drop!
Just like the real thing, as far as I can tell!
Product: Impact SE Power Cable (SKU AS_IPCSE)
Just wanted to thank you again.. the power cables are fantastic. I noticed the most difference on my Grace headphone amp; a most worthy upgrade!