Ludic Aesir power cable: Unbeatable quality/price!

[@anadialog]

Errata Corrige: The cable does not present nitrogen gas inside as unclearly stated on the Ludic website but used during the annealing process. Thanks Pål for signaling that!

[@tillespeli7652]

Are you sure? It clearly states on the website "nitrogen gas-injected dielectric". If it's used during the annealing process then it's not a dielectric.

[@tillespeli7652]

Turns out that you are right, nitrogen has been used for the annealing process which is quite normal. So, there is absolutely nothing special about this cable.

[@benjaminsoligny5602]

Once more a great video! Thanks. I bought a pair of them to replace my DIY Elecaudio 0CC one. Once plugged on my luxman A550, it opened up! I gained the airness and soundstage that was not well revealed. The high top and sparkles came along. A really worthy investment!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 THANKS GUIDO …FOR SHARING THIS STORY…I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU IN THE EU 🤗 HERE IN THE USA… I PURCHASED A SIMILAR POWER CABLE FROM …PS AUDIO…ONE METER . ..FOR 129$ about 3yrs ago and I heard an improvement from the get go.. and only got better since then…so everyday I enjoy the improvements making it IMHHO….A BARGIN AND MORE SO EVERY TIME I USE IT 👍🤗😍😍😍

[@anadialog]

I have and still use a PS Audio power cable. Simply fantastic!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗👍😍😍😍

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

I have TARA LABS RSC 1000 speaker cable for all my speakers …which I purchased in the 90s ❤️❤️❤️ ( TARA LABS MADE PAUL’s cable ) BTW

[@marcfoss7687]

Thanks Guido, it's been a while since I left a comment. But always enjoy your videos. I'll certainly take a look at this cable - your "cable" videos are always of interest and value. Keep well.

[@anadialog]

Thanks Marc!

[@tobbebonzo]

I just bought the two remaining stock Aesir 1 m power cables from Ludic. New stock will be available aug/sep this year. Can’t wait to try them with my PrimaLuna amp. Thanks for this video!

[@anadialog]

Nice!

[@ohadschwartz4798]

Hi - any feedback you can share after several months of use ? Thanks

[@tobbebonzo]

@@ohadschwartz4798 One thing - they’re amazing!!

[@ohadschwartz4798]

@@tobbebonzo Thank you .

[@Thiago_S..]

These cables really look VERY interesting for the price! It shows that when companies are not ultra greedy they can produce nice quality for a reasonable price (relatively speaking the prices seemed very good to me). Thanks for showing this brand!

[@anadialog]

Exactly!

[@alphaniner3770]

I have their Aesir optical cable and Braga coax cable. The build quality is awesome - no fancy box, just the cables. The power cords are on my list to try out. - it is from my country - so yes I could be biased.

[@nickolaymiltenov]

@@alphaniner3770 Is it true that optical cable uses glass instead of plastic core?

[@alphaniner3770]

@@nickolaymiltenov Ludic write on their site that their optical cables use Glass - so that implies glass - although the capital 'G' is a bit weird. The context implies real glass. It's still flexible, so it is clearly not standard glass. I don't plan to cut open my cable to check it though. By now I have one of their power cords too, to feed my power brick. I pull the plug out of the wall every time - because some of my gear has no off button - so the cable has to be durable, which it is.

[@nickolaymiltenov]

@@alphaniner3770 Nice and informative reply. Thanks. Unlike the information on their site. Anyway i will ask them too. As i wrote in another comment this lack of specifications is rather suspicious.

[@apexracing741]

Send one to AudioScienceReview and let's see if it really does anything in the audio hearing level. Most of the time its placebo because you have spent money and expect a change.

[@anadialog]

I would love that. In my case it isn't placebo because I have had cables for several hundreds of euro and sent them back because they had no positive effect on the audio. Actually this preamp I am testing has a special power cable that the manufacturer himself declares not to change...but I tried and the Ludic blew the manufacturer's cable out of the window!

[@anadialog]

In any case, remember that all these measurements measure quantity, meaning voltage in our case, not the quality of the signal. It's there or it's not. They don't measure how good something is. Take a chocolate bar for example. Measurements would say the perfect amount of the ingredients and try to say if it is good or not based on that. We all know that in order to actually know if a chocolate bar is good, you just need to taste it. No measurements will ever tell you how good it is....but techs will never accept this. It's just against their entire professional career and studies. Don't get me wrong, measurements are fundamental, but not sufficient IMO.

[@cd-rom.]

Lol another ASR sheep, measurements isn’t everything, you need a phat wallet and balls to try it for yourself. If you can’t tell the difference, send it back or sell it. Stick with your $100 SMSL perfect measurement DAC as your end game.

[@retepretep3014]

😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@benjaminsoligny5602]

Have ever tried it??

[@M.Cossie]

I hope you don't mind... I agree with you in many other cases. We are both big enthusiasts of recording and playing music the old fashioned analog way, especially using cassettes, but this time... Of course it's your money, and you can spend it on anything you want, but before saying bye, bye to $$$, I would check the facts twice. There is no magic in power supply cables. It's just science. If you want to make you audio equipment sounds noticeably better, there are at least 10 thousand millions better ways to spend your hard earned money (not even mentioning the sound equipment itself). Even buying a thick carpet (no, I'm not selling any carpets), massive curtains (great ways to eliminate sound reflections) and making a small and free effort to place properly both speakers (equally distanced from the listener, on the years high, away from wall behind and corners) you'll hear a much bigger sound quality improvement than after switching power cables to "fancy" ones. Because standard power cables are more than enough to transfer the power for even the ridiculous expensive hi-fi equipment. Please don't mind, but with "high end" power cables you can more easily catch a mosquito or a fly (it's much heavier than regular power cables), or if you're brave enough, you can even use it as a weapon of choice, and make a burglar wet his pants and drop the even more expensive hi-fi audio equipment (if you'll use the cable properly on him). In this case you can even say you invested you money wisely. But don't buy them, if you only want to make your sound equipment sounds better.. If you don't believe a simple electronical engineer, who cares about sound quality, and who's searching for efficient ways to improve it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJjYn2xti7Bqr5o Best regards and keep the good work on ANA[DIA]LOG channel.

[@anadialog]

Thanks for your nicely presented comment. Before adding anything to the discussion. Please be honest and tell me which quality (not fancy, we don't care of that) cables you have tried?

[@M.Cossie]

@@anadialog Hi. Thank you for your comment. If you're asking me which quality power cables have I tried, let me answer it this way. Again, I hope you don't mind... As I mentioned above, I'm an electronical engineer. I love not only to play/record music on/to analog audio media. I'm also using my knowledge to repair/service audio equipment from 70s to 90s (cassette decks, amplifiers, tuners, cd players etc.). That's why I do know from my own experience, which are the most important things to get the best sounding package at the end of the day (the package is the key word here), and what's just a waste of money and time. Especially when you are on a tight budget. There is, again, no magic and no special tricks in power cables. It's a wrong place to look for the sound quality improvement. There are some much better (efficient) ways. Usually also much cheaper at the same time. Have you seen the film from my first comment? (Audioholics. "Do audiophile power cables make a difference?") I do believe in science. Most standard power cables are more then good enough to deliver power to your hi-fi system. Because it's only the (almost) last, short distance from the power plant, before the current gets to your audio component(s), where it will go, again, through a cheap, but more than enough good, cables to the power transformer. Spending 150$ on a great looking, shiny and sexy power cable is like painting your car red and believing it will go much faster, or painting you room in a different colour to bring the sound of your hi-fi to a new level... Secondly, the end result is as good, as the weakest part of the whole audio chain (player, interconnects, amplifier, speaker cables, speakers, space of the room and it's arrangement). All components should got the comparable quality, not mentioning about the compatibility. Adding a "gold whistle" at the end, or in the middle of the audio chain, will make no difference, if all other components will be regular ones, not mentioning some of them may not perform as well as they could (most 20+ years old audio equipment will strongly benefit from a good service). Before you will start adding new "fancy" components it will make much more sense, if you just check one by one all regular components you already have. Bring them to factory specifications and servicing them regularly is the way to go (stability and quality of voltages, currents, signal levels, replacing capacitors, speed adjustment, belts, etc.) . Answering your question, no I didn't spend big money on "quality power cables", because I know it makes no sense. I'm also not buying an elephant to check if it's really grey and heavy. Best regards.

[@vagrantpistol]

Need an American version. Going to be setting up my Technics 1210GR I just got later today. Thinking of ordering their RCA cables for my new table. They also look quality.

[@elderinmoi1571]

Very interesting. I will check them out. If it is that good the price is indeed not that high.

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

You won't be dissapointed ........

[@andretromp8634]

The Ludic Magica loudspeaker cable is amazing to

[@tillespeli7652]

Hey, thanks for the review. I am considering buying this cable. Anyway, OCC isn't the best type of conductor, a lot of companies (Oyaide, Acoustic Revive, Cardas, Acrolink, and maybe others) have their own type of conductors which are better than OCC. But, typically OCC is just more affordable. Also, silver isn't necessarily sonically better than copper, silver typically sounds much brighter which not everybody likes.

[@anadialog]

No, OCC is still the best. Actually, amorphous copper or silver are the best then OCC silver and copper. The brands you mention are not making better conductors since in most cases they are similar versions of OCC or simply extruded versions, not cast. The common denominator is monocrystall, which is good and very similar to OCC if not identical in performance, but not better. Silver is the best conductor. If you consider that it's oxidation is even more conductive and that copper loses its conductivity because of this it's already a winner. Moreover, the brightness of silver as explained in several videos is a misconception. That takes place in badly designed cables. I explored this at length. Quality OCC silver cables like Neotech will only make your gear sing at its full potential. I did a video on OCC with more details: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3TKl4SobZmMmdE

[@LuxAudio389]

I think I want a USA model! I love their soon to be released audio rack👍 So wait, this is an air/nitrogen tight cable? What's to stop it from leaking and not knowing it did? Is their an inner tube like a bicycle tire? I'm paranoid as it is. Lol

[@anadialog]

Good question but I don't know the answer. I am pretty sure it is sealed off though.

[@tillespeli7652]

Just use an adapter

[@JingoLoBa57]

@@tillespeli7652 lose the gold terminal into your power supply, you can of course but must allow for loss

[@ec2112]

Hello Interesting review. Congratulations. Have you tried this cable with your amplifier, Luxman L- 590 AX II? I have the same amplifier, and the Luxman dealer in my area told me that they grounded the equipment inside, so that their cables have all 2 wires. Apparently, this cancels out a lot of the effects that a high end cable would bring to the ground. I read the same thing, posted on a forum by a Luxman America employee. So, due to this construction, Luxman products cannot benefit from the contribution of quality cables. So you tried the cable on the Luxman amplifier? Thank you

[@anadialog]

The Luxman is long gone so unfortunately I can't test that. As presented recently, now I have a Pass Labs XA30.8: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnyWpauvpa2rgtU

[@latheofheaven]

Another excellent and helpful video, thank you Guido! 👍 Although, and this is my fault, but I THINK that since I am using a setting to disable all the annyong ads you usually get on the screen while trying to watch a great video like yours, unfortunately, every time you point to the screen and say 'I'll put a link here', I never see any of it. So, I GUESS I'll hafta choose whether to put up with constant ads in order to see your links within the video. I don't want to cause you a lot of extra work, but if these really helpful links to your past videos COULD simply be posted under your primary description above, that sure would be nice! Now, I see why I've had to ask you so many times what link you are referring to in various videos.

[@anadialog]

Good point. I will start putting them also there. Remember that the most important are also present in the end of the video!

[@latheofheaven]

@@anadialog That would be great if it's not too much extra trouble for you, thanks man!

[@danieleturrin5625]

Ciao Guido! Attualmente è ancora un prodotto che raccomanderesti? Anche per un ascolto in cuffia? Ascolto da un DAC/amp ibrido dal valore di circa 500 euro che fa da pre ad un valvolare costruito a mano, valore più o meno identico. Cuffie Sennheiser HD 660S2, Beyerdynamic T1, e altre. Grazie.

[@anadialog]

A me sembra sempre un ottimo prodotto anche se, come abbiamo imparato con SKW, probabilmente non è davvero rame OCC ma probabilmente OFC. Consiglio sempre di fare i propri cavi, soprattutto quelli di alimentazione perché semplici da costruire, scegli personalmente i materiali di qualità, incluso i connettori. Su audiophonics ti prendi 1 o 2 m di enoteche in vero occ e dialettrico in teflon e hai il top!

[@danieleturrin5625]

@@anadialog avevo pensato di prendere lo yarbo seguendo i tuoi consigli, ma non essendo pratico del fai da te avevo paura fosse difficile andare a pelare tutti quei cavetti...

[@michaelgalanos981]

Is it CE certified? For electrical safety if not you should not use it unless you like 🔥 fires It is expensive placebo my friend that is why you have a transformer in your amp because it cleans and regulates voltage along with the filters in your amp but if you are convinced it makes a difference happy listening 👂

[@anadialog]

I usually don't my own, they sound amazing and they certainly not certified CE. Happy listening! ;-)

[@lewisdavis4429]

I build three Yarbo cables with your recommendation and they are very good. How would you comape this one to the Yarbo.

[@anadialog]

Happy it work out for you. As I replied to a similar comment, I must listen again to them side by side. I don't want to give a fast opinion based on memory.

[@klc2578]

Hi there, can review and comparison the iFi Supanova ANC tech power cable? is ANC on the cable necessary?

[@banginghats2]

What about the miles of low grade copper and pvc insulation before it gets to the mains socket though? I'm not a fan of shielding either, I'm sure it helps stop mains cables affecting each other and other devices, but doesn't stop noise already on the mains, or injecting more noise on to the ring mains. The weave that Kimber uses cancels out noise already on the line AND cancels out EMI leaving and arriving on the cable. Russ Andrews make some good cables with that weave, but they are too expensive. I bought some of their older cables second hand on ebay years ago when you could still get a bargain and I love those cables, but they have priced me out with the ridiculous cost of their latest ones.

[@anadialog]

That is a reasonable objection. As I have learned many years ago, we must reverse the point of view. For the amp (or any piece of gear) it's the FIRST meter of cable, which is fundamental, especially in push-pull amplification.

[@normandomarcolongo7438]

@@anadialog And why is that? Many measurement were made by Amir's AudioScienceReview even on very beefy power regenerators to find nothing. How can a cable (1m) out of hundreds of meter to our nearest transformer can make anything? I'm sorry but power cabling alone can't do miracles, if fact it seems that they don't in a lab measurement. I even saw cables with "direction arrows", as if the current flows in one direction... It's alternate current... Those cables are only nice to the eye. If they would have done anything to the sound, respectable companies that make very good gear would have used those cables in the first place, wouldn't they?

[@anadialog]

@Normando Marcolongo as i said in other comments measurements usually measure distortion, voltage differences etc. Can you measure how good is a chocolate bar? You can measure perfectly the ingredients but not the quality of the bar, if one tastes better than another one. Again, the first meter is the most important, it is the point of view of the amp or any other piece of gear that is relevant. When it draws it energy. Is it important how the water got to the mill or how the mill draws water for its energy? Of course renowned manufacturers use quality cable. They i are rebadged but in most cases they don't because that would be a huge cost to insert a patent second party element, while we all know that audiophiles want to pick their own. In fact several manufacturers simply don't put one along with their gear. Apart from all of this, what high quality power cord have you tried?

[@normandomarcolongo7438]

@@anadialog The fact is you perfectly know that harmonic analysis and distortion measurements (along with intermodulation measurements) is more than enough to characterize a device (Fourier, Bode, famous people here!). This is a theoretic/factual scientific tool, very different from the quality of a chocolate bar for which no harmonic analysis exists. So the metaphor is a bit stretched in my opinion. I'm not saying that a cable doesn't make any difference. It could, but science has made our gear possible, how is it possible that something the same science can't measure it is that much influent? About the "point of view" of the amplifier: the point of view is, at that point, the short cabling inside the amp from the connector to the power supply. Copper. Just copper, and without fancy sleeves. No, I believe in perfectly designed speakers, carefully thought amplifier topologies and, of course, robust power supplies. But, no, power cables are really too much far away in the chain, and they're not the weakest link. I love your videos by the way, and a bit of "dissonance" makes music spicier, doesn't it? Ciao!

[@robertspencer7921]

Excellent as always .. Robert of cognac 🇫🇷

[@anjovandijk9797]

Awesome for the price they asking with this quality, can you please have a review of the Ludic Magica speaker cables as well

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

I tried them! .......................

[@franciscobernoussi5495]

Impossible to get them , they don't produce them anymore i think . We had to go to the Yarbo's which are also awesome ! Thanks for your advices always a pleasure to look at them .

[@anadialog]

They just started the production! The company is brand new. Yarbo is better IMO but you also need quality connectors.

[@franciscobernoussi5495]

@@anadialog Thanks for the info !

[@pinkyfloydyfan1]

Oh!... A new cable manufacturer... better than SKW? Sorry, my equipment was suggested by you and suits me perfectly. Ludic does not ship to Canada/US? Bravo for your discoveries that make you want to move to Europe... hahaha! Why not a test on power conditioners: Ifi iPower or others?

[@anadialog]

I haven't tried the SKW power cable but it's OCC copper. Insulation is polyethylene, not the best. I live in Italy!

[@rebelbastard4684]

no offense nonsense and inside the amplifier what is the cross-section of the wires?

[@anadialog]

Which quality power cables did you try?

[@rebelbastard4684]

@@anadialog And what does it matter? Inside the amplifier, the wires going from the plug to the transformer, what is their cross-section? And to the power socket in the wall what are the cross-sections of the wires?

[@rebelbastard4684]

​@@anadialog What will change the entire power line of the metro or the two cables? Even with golden plugs!?! No logic :-( There is only one justification for your theory about power cords - that the ones supplied with the amplifier are of hopeless quality and too small a cross-section.

[@LeonFleisherFan]

@@rebelbastard4684 Your logic is based on a century-old fallacy, that of electrons moving along conductors like water through a hose, hence the assumption that "constrictions" affect AC the same way. You might want to do some reading on the subject.

[@rebelbastard4684]

@@LeonFleisherFan The power supply of an amplifier or any audio device is usually made of a transformer (or less often a converter), a rectifier, stabilizing and filtering system. TRANSFORMER just the transformer - that's where your "magic" cable is connected. Read something other than advertising brochures.

[@NeilBlanchard]

They apparently have a US version of the cable - 129 Euro - 149 Euro for the 1 meter and 2 meter lengths.

[@victorbotas5637]

Hi Guido, does OCC cables are any good to connect audio-interfaces to Studio Monitors?

[@anadialog]

Of course! Any cable will have benefits if built with OCC copper. Good insulation will give you even more.

[@theomindschrddr7983]

Good work! I have ordered one today. I'm curious😀

[@anadialog]

Give us some feedback if you feel like it, the good and the bad!

[@theomindschrddr7983]

@@anadialog i would like to do that

[@theomindschrddr7983]

@@anadialog Very nice improvement over the Van den Hull the Mainstream. More bass and authority and the highs are cripe and clean, and wider sondstage. I have the Ludic on mine tt, maby also put one on the phone preamp

[@jbooks888]

@@theomindschrddr7983 What a load of bullshit. The power cable cannot change any of these things you are talking about. You are full of shit.

[@oldschool1607]

Thanks for that recommendation 👍 The prices are brilliant, I think that I‘ll order these power cables 👋 Sadly they do not offer bi-wiring speaker cables

[@anadialog]

Nice! Give us some feedback if you feel like it. As I always say, the good and the bad!

[@oldschool1607]

Answer 1: Ludic accepts no Mastercard so I had to make a prepayment yesterday for 3 of these 1m power cords. This morning I got a mail, that the money had arrived and they now fulfill my order. One hour later I got a mail, that my order is collected and again one hour later, that my order left the company with destination Hamburg and the invoice…. May be the shipment arrives before Easter, I will report…

[@oldschool1607]

Answer2: Yesterday I received the Aesir power cords. It looks really impressive and valuable. But to be honest I don‘t hear a difference to the regular cords and there‘s one thing, that makes me a bit careful. The Ludic power cables have no CE seal on it, that is mandatory - as far as I know - for electric components in Europe.

[@oldschool1607]

Final and concluding answer3: today I had a phone call to a german speaking sales partner of Ludic Audio who confirmed my doubts about this - still nice looking - cables. It‘s a chinese mass product that you can get at Ali express too. Just „china bling-bling“ with a nice story, woven about it. He meanwhile stopped the sale of these cables. After filling the return form and receiving the code, the parcel with the cables is at the transport station now and I will wait for my refund of money the next days. Nevertheless, thanks to Guido for this video and one more experience that shows: keep your mind clear, stay critical to avoid the mixture of honey traps and snake oil… 👍

[@andreabeltrame69]

Thank you for your always interesting videos. Could you tell please if this Aesir is a rigid cable or kinda flexible? Is it easy to arrange on the back of the audio components?

[@anadialog]

Thanks! It's pretty flexible. Not rigid. When using this type of gauge it will rarely be very flexible.

[@marcinkantoch7176]

Could not resist to buy one 😁 waiting for delivery

[@anadialog]

Nice! Give us some feedback...the good and the bad, no problem!

[@marcinkantoch7176]

@@anadialog After listening to the Aesir cable for the last 5 days I think I am ready to give my opinion. This is the best power cord I owned so far by a large margin. Right from the start it beat my other power cords which are in the 250 - 300 euro price range. It is also very universal - it improves the sound of an amplifier, dac and streamer. It is a characteristic which is new to me, as other powercords I tried were often component specific - worked on an amp but did nothing on a dac or vice versa. I will be slowly changing all my power cables to Ludic Aeris. I also ordered Ludic Braga coax. It is good, but not as good as my current reference coax cable Xindak FD-1, which is still unbeatable till I find something better :)

[@marcinkantoch7176]

@@anadialog I am also tempted to try the Ludic Magica speaker cables. I noticed those are shielded. In the past I tried shielded speaker cables, but with mixed results. Although shileded power cords and interconnects are a must, I prefer unshielded speaker cables. After experimenting with many cables, currently I am using cheap Canare 4S11. It turned out to be better in my system than cables costing 500 euro and more. I think I will try Ludic Magica, but on a condition that I can return it to the manufacturer if it doesn't work in my system.

[@marcinkantoch7176]

@@anadialog Thank you Guido for the best audio channel on youtube! I learned so much from your videos and thanks to your advice managed to elevate my system to new levels! To say thank you I wanted to give a small tip - if you are using a USB cable for your May dac, try the Lucarto Audio Albero USB cable. It is a cable from Poland, where I am based. I compared it to other much pricier cables like Curious, Audioquest Diamond and it won hands down. It costs around 100 euro if I recall correctly. A gem of a cable like the Ludic Aesir power coord.

[@marcinkantoch7176]

@@anadialog I decided to pull a trigger on the Ludic Magica speaker cables. After two weeks of listening I decided to return them. They are good, very refined in the midrange, musical and laid back. Better than many other speaker cables I tried. The problem is that they are closed on top, there is not much air and high frequency extension. I could not adjust my ears to such sound, I was missing the top end sparkle. Returning back to my Canare 4S11. Alhough they are not OCC copper they have a wonderful spacious sound with excelent separation and clarity. The bass is also strong and articulate. As of today the Ludic Aesir power coord is a clear winner in the Ludic cables range, other cables are only "good enough" :)

[@bakulapal]

It's also impregnated with snake oil. What about the cabling from the outlet to the power plant?

[@anadialog]

That is a common misconception. You must change the perspective, the cable is the first meter for the machine, the most important of all, especially in amps with push-pull designs. Try then judge.

[@DaXande135]

I can't even deattach the cables of my Kenwood amp and Pioneer CD Player, but the cheap cable is fine, I don't know why I should waste money for this audiophile vodoo. Facepalm moment 😂

[@hoobsgroove]

you can make it cheap just use solid 3mm 27 amp 3 core in wall cable. ideally you don't want to go above half a metre in any cable!! strip the cable from the outer and inner sheath make sure this is pure copper not copper coated steel, polish the copper with brasso till mirror finish, then get some earth sheath at 3 mm spray the polished wire with three in one oil, put in the sheaf all three live neutral and earth connectors separately!!! clamp the end down use two pencils twist the copper grabbing the pencils and repeat to the next twist and all the way to the end. then get some 3M copper type and sandwich the three wires in the copper tape having the earth wire lying next to the neutral in a straight line. on the shield copper tape put a 330 pico farad capacitor connected to the earth wire at the appliance IEC plug end. on the wall plug put a 1 ferret X2 capacitor across live and neutral as a suppressor. I think you'll fine it hard to beat that only if you went with silver. try and use silver plugs and sockets. ps make sure the earth wire connected at both ends. pps if you haven't got a metre put some colour tape so you know which wires go where on both ends for live and neutral you could leave earth. what is these two preamps you keep talking??

[@alvintechnology49]

Watching my friend👋

[@jeffreybrady927]

Great video also don't discount cryogenicaly treated cables there are professional musicians who have there brass instruments cryo treated. Also all of you engineer types who doubt wire technology and supposedly can't hear?? the difference go find a cheap all in one system. If you can't hear the difference with wire and cables how can you evaluate speakers or other components

[@marcusmartin743]

Just ordered 3 Aesir Power Cables, Magica Speaker Cables and Interconnects, Senja Bi-wire Jumpers, and Orpheas USB. Will be using with Kinko Studio EX-M1 Integrated Amplifier, Halo Springs DAC 3 V3 L2, Sonore Optical Rendu Streamer, and Magnepan LRS+ Speakers. Curious about cable system synergy. Current cables from SilverFi and PC from Black Sand Cable.

[@anadialog]

Wow! Give us some feedback if you feel like it. I only tried the Aesir because it's the only one with OCC copper and teflon insulation.

[@marcusmartin743]

@@anadialog Will do. It will take some time. Cables are hard to evaluate in my experience.

[@3Schneewittchen]

@@marcusmartin743 Can you already give feedback? Thx, Thomas

[@marcusmartin743]

@@3Schneewittchen I can now give my early impressions. I have been tweaking my system lately. I added Staccato Op-amps to my Kinki Studio EX-M1 Integrated Amplifier as well as upgraded to ACME audio grade fuses. Primarily been listening through analog rig which is a Project Debut Evo Carbon turntable with upgraded aluminum sub platter and acrylic platter, and an upgraded Sumiko Moonstone stylus. I use the Ludic Aesir power cable from the amplifier to a Titan Audio Essence mains block. I use the Ludic Orpheas IC from Ifi Zen Phono to turntable and the Ludic Magica IC from Zen Phono to Kinki amplifier. I also use the Ludic Magica speaker cables and Senji biwire jumper cables to my Magnepan LRS speakers. Intially, I was not impressed with these cables. They seemed to blanket the sound from my system. I thought they probably needed a break-in period which turned out to be true after about 2 weeks of playing about two-three hours a day. After break-in I would describe the cables as having a silent background, especially the Orpheas and Aesir. The tonal color is just left of neutral with a touch of warmth. Resolution is good with good definition and outlining of notes. There is a fullness to the pace, rhythm, and timing of music. Imaging and space between notes is good as well. What surprised me about the cables so far is their relaxed nature, yet they can punch low and extend quite well. Piano and horns notes extend and trail off into a silent background. Bass is full and detailed with a hefty punch when called. Getting good bass from Magnepan speakers requires a good amp with the right cables. So call me impressed so far given the low price the cables cost. I have feeling things will get better.

[@HenrikG1963]

Isn't a bit overkill when we know that the wires from behind the walls is normal eletrican wires?

[@anadialog]

That is a common misconception, you must change point of view. For the amplifier (or anything else) it's the first and most important metre of cable, especially in push-pull configuration.

[@HenrikG1963]

It's not the first. It's the last connection of eletricity from the powerplant. 110 volt. 60 Hz. in USA and 230 volt 50 Hz. in EU. If it's so importent with this cable. Why haven't they installed this cable in the whole world?

[@psi3845]

Ciao Guido!!! Buona pasqua!!!Per te è superiore al tuo cavo di alimentazione di riferimento Il Neotech? Grazie per averci fatto scoprire questo brand, ne ho già comprato uno, dopo un buon burn in lo testerò per bene. Buona musica

[@anadialog]

Buona Pasqua anche a te! Intendi lo Yarbo. Il neotech lo uso su segnale anche se ci sono cavi di alimentazione neotwch da sono...ma molto cari. Come dicevo in altri commenti, devo fare una prova uno sull'altro prima di sbilanciarmi. Non voglio dire una cosa per un'altra basandomi solo sulla memoria.

[@andreimj]

I'm sorry guys, I hate to be the party pooper but this is absolutely absurd. You may better make your own electrical grid than buying platinum diamond cables. Just think about it, there are so many things out of your control... you put a bad charger in the wall and it fcks up all your sine waves, so I'm trying to understand how can a 150£/m cable would make the biggest difference. Use good copper and thickness and you're good. I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but this is crazy and merely a drop in the ocean :)))

[@anadialog]

Your point of view is perfectly reasonable. Nevertheless, you must change the point of view. This is a common mistake. The cable is the first meter for the machine, which is the most important of all especially for amplifiers. I never go after crazy esoteric cables and in fact in several videos I explain how to do your own. Just need to use quality materials. This recommendation comes from the fact that a lot of people don't want to fiddle around with cables and that this specific cables has the best materials out there (occ copper, Teflon insulation etc) for a relatively low price.

[@DaXande135]

@andreimj exactly what I think. Just auddiophile snake oild voodoo stuff... My 30 year old Kenwood, Pioneer and Technics devices are performing perfectly without any expensive cables!

[@chuckmaddison2924]

I found a channel earlier. And it was said " if an assertion can be made without evidence, it can also be dismissed without evidence".

[@anadialog]

I say my ears are the best evidence. Check this video I made. We are completely stuck on the factbof measurements when it is clear that we can only measure quantity and not quality with the only possibility to infer quality from numbers...doesn't work for everything: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH7Jo2t4fJhma9ksi=hrhCvIhd5GJntOsd

[@IRON_PANDA]

Hi and thanks for the video! Any experience with Ludic Audio's Power distributors/filters like the Heimdall or Kratos? Thinking about upgrading the distributor/filter + cable from a stock one and those 2 seem like serious options.

[@anadialog]

I haven’t but I did considered them a few times. As a filter, IMO you really need high quality otherwise you may risk a contraction of the dynamics

[@IRON_PANDA]

@@anadialog Would these be good options for a filter, or should I look elsewhere (I know it's hard to say since you haven't had them in)?

[@erwindewit4073]

Wow, I checked out their website, and so much (affordable) stuff. A power filter with 8 Shuko sockets for 170 euros is pretty good. I'm going to try out a bunch of them! And I wonder about the difference between the two powercables they provide. I might even pick them up. I wanted to go to the beach and Zoo pretty close to their headquarters... Thanks Guido!!

[@anadialog]

Great! The other power cable is not OCC. Let us know if you try other stuff and if it's good!

[@erwindewit4073]

@@anadialog Ahh, I was wondering where the difference came from, but now I saw it. OFC in stead of OCC! And it’s less thick. Still, for the price difference, it looks like they don’t think too much of the difference, OR they focused on the OCC one..

[@gianmarcogervasi6013]

by your personal experenence in your set up, do you think this cable is better on the sourece, preamp or amplifier ?

[@anadialog]

Any of these! I can list what IMO are the most important components: amp, preamp, source.

[@pierrekitts7089]

Well just purchased a USA model 3 M Lucid power cable based on the details of the OCC pure copper that has cryogenic monocrystalline treatment, thank you for your review and insight.

[@anadialog]

Thank YOU Pierre!

[@lucacomello1353]

Ciao i miei Complimenti per i tuoi video eccezionali, da qualche giorno sono un felice posso del cavo ludic aesir hai ragione un cavo straordinario per il suo costo rapporto qualità prezzo Top sono un possessore anche della Kratos eccellente multipresa filtrata. Complimenti per il video ❤

[@pennfootball71]

I wish you were in the USA so I can send you some Shunyata Sigma power cables to try and Voodoo as well...Also try Ansuz D2 and DT-C since you are in Europe. Don't worry about cost just try them first

[@anadialog]

If you have a shunyata please compare it to an OCC copper power cable with teflon insulation without spending more than 200$. I am pretty sure that the shunyata will win but only by a hair.

[@pennfootball71]

@@anadialog I have compared them and yea it is more than a hair. BUT to really hear the difference you need Delta, or Sigma level.

[@Ivy13276]

Ciao Guido, thank you for the tip! I'm a little late to this party, do you still recommend this cable or is there anything you like better now?

[@anadialog]

For the price it’s an excellent choice but I have some doubts that it is true OCC copper know…

[@Ivy13276]

@anadialog do you know of any brand that make good value OCC copper power cables?

[@JoroIrl]

Hi, nice work you have done here. Can you compare this one with Yarbo cables? Thanks.

[@anadialog]

I don't want to make a comparison/comment based on memory. As soon as possible I will make a test and report the results!

[@JoroIrl]

@@anadialog Thanks for the response. Based on your video I bought and put together two power cords based on Yarbo cables and Furutech connectors. Very happy with the results. Just curious if this would be better or not. 🙂

[@JoroIrl]

I did order the power cable, just out of curiosity. Also got the speaker cables and the coax cable, they don't have the optic cables in stock, but as soon as they get them I'll order one. 😉 Not that I have any issues with my current cables I use, but the curiosity got better of me.

[@willieshaw335]

Hello. Been watching your channel for a long time. Thanks for all your research and insights. I did build the Yarbo power cables based on your recommendation. Burning them in now. Did you compare the Yarbo and ludic??? Just curious . Happy Easter from Ireland

[@anadialog]

Thanks for your support Willie! I will make a comparison and let you and others that asked know soon. I don't want to state something only based on memory.

[@SewerynCzaplejewicz]

​@@anadialogHave you compared it?

[@zhekalis86]

what would you recommend for internal signal wiring in DACs and AMPs?

[@anadialog]

Without any doubt Neotech OCC copper soct series. They have various gauges.

[@zhekalis86]

@@anadialog yeah, but what gauges are best for internal signal wiring? Single core or multi-core? There are so many conroversial opinions. Some say that signal wires should be as thin as possible.

[@hugobloemers4425]

Actually a high dielectric constant on a power cable will help filter harmonic distortions of the mains.

[@anadialog]

But it will attenuate the signal. Insulation in my experience it almost as important as the conductor, it's amazing...

[@artcameron7900]

..there is gas but not in the cable :] nice workman ship -may buy it, enjoy your reviews

[@Sebastian-gc2hc]

Congratulations on your finding! It's amazing and important! I wonder if they will do even better with single crystal copper? Gold plating would make it truly the best cable. That's my dream cable :)

[@anadialog]

OCC copper IS monocrystall copper! Mixing metals is never a good idea. They have different electrical properties, starting from conductivity. IMO it's always better to use a single type of material. Gold is just a wise decision because it does or oxidize. The best of the best is OCC silver or amorphous metals.

[@Sebastian-gc2hc]

Gold layer wouldn't have a skin effect meaning that no electricity is absorbed by metal and it doesn't rust or oxide. Gold is inert. Electricity is reflected by metal, it flows in dielectric material. Only right combination of metals will create superconductivity and other effects. Anyway, single crystal copper allows for better sound, no doubt.

[@cristim9779]

Hety man you forgot the most important thing: how does it sound?

[@anadialog]

I did not forget about it. I does not sound. The biggest compliment to a cable. I almost never describe the sound of cables, if they have a specific coloration I will not present it here. look to the other comments for some general impressions.

[@cristim9779]

@@anadialog Then your so called review is useless.

[@gruposinaidallas]

Can a converter be used for American use?

[@anadialog]

You mean replace the plug? Sure why not. Just remember to connect all cables properly especially ground.

[@TombstoneTube]

Hi - are these still your reference power cables? Thanks!

[@anadialog]

Hi there! Can't say they my reference. For the money they are very good. My true reference in the real price world is this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPOi3h3jtx8faM

[@TombstoneTube]

@@anadialog thanks for the reply. I was in doubt between your two options. 👍

[@peteb2]

The only problem though is what way the Mains electric current has been generated. I began to notice audible differences coming through during last years winter period. Normally in my country Mains Power is produced by Hydro Dammed water with huge lakes of water driving the turbines almost all the time but we had a much higher demand with people locked down due to the Rovid. Our Government under emergency reopened an old coal power facility & burned 100s of thousands of tonnes of emergency imported coal from Indonesia! On the very cool "cold snap" evenings i swear my fave classical music just sounded terrible from my system but now we are back with assured Hydro its just lovely again... Would such a cable presented here have fixed this kind of problem?

[@anadialog]

Very interesting topic. I absolutely don't know but I also don't think so. It is true that the most important meter of cable is that from the amp (or any other gear) perspective (not what is in the wall and the miles of cable to the powerplant) nevertheless if the electric current is polluted that remains. Something that can help is a power filter...my first ever made video. I use them on all my main components. One the best purchases I ever made!

[@danijelsan81]

Have you ever tried audio note cables? Interested in your thoughts on those.

[@anadialog]

I haven’t but I avoid big names. You can actually do better on your own with OCC silver or copper and teflon insulation et similia.

[@gdebjit]

The Magica speaker cable is listed as OCC copper but the Magica interconnect is OFC copper. I am wondering why there is an inconsistency ? Is that a typo ? Both should have been OFC copper since they have the same name and same grey color of the braiding.

[@anadialog]

True...

[@jdd1811]

For the US can we just switch out the wall socket side with a Oyaide P-079? Problem is costs almost as much as the cable...

[@anadialog]

Of course!

[@Mizoshi]

Molto interessante

[@pala23mj]

Totally off topic…. Do you have any videos on speaker placement.

[@NickP333]

Hi there, Alessandro. If you go to the playlists and search under “Optimize your HiFi system sound quality”, there’s a great video there about speaker placement. Best of luck to you. 🙂🔊🎶

[@anadialog]

Right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e567e6SAabZ2qpI

[@pala23mj]

Thanks guys! Recently added a new amplifier and I have been having troubles controlling the low frequency. 2.5b3 from Bryston and moved the the 4b3 and it’s been out of control. Speakers are the OBi 1 i by PMC. Thanks guys!!

[@angrygirl7083]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpOUiGqHnNabiJo

[@WelkySchullin]

Thanks for the video. Do you think that the PTFE hold the N2 inside?

[@anadialog]

No, I don't think so but I am not sure. Maybe there is another "container" keeping the NZ inside...

[@mhelenesephoto]

Nice review but can you elaborate more on how the Aesir sounds, especially with bass. And are these manufactured by SKW? The design of their Magica RCAs look identical to occ SKW offering.

[@anadialog]

I never describe the sound of cables. Only when something is very unbalanced. Cables shouldn't have a sound signature. A good cable must be neutral. I can only say that compared to a basic cable the music was more lively, detailed, dynamic and open. A better reproduction overall. When I find cables and emphasize parts of the spectrum I send them back.

[@anadialog]

Forgot to say that, no, they are not made from SKW from what I understand. SKW is Chinese, Ludic is Dutch. Perhaps they may be producing them in China, I don't know

[@mhelenesephoto]

@@anadialog not sure but origin but I had bad experience with SKW RCAs so I took a different route

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

@@anadialog YEP.........indeed......wrong on wrong doesn't make it right !

[@ohadschwartz4798]

Nice to hear of resonably priced high quality cables but without a to b competison most of is will end by spending more money without a clue.... Love to hear your review on Ludic Megica RCA interconnect and comparing to audioquest at the same price level evergreen . For power - how is their solution vs original Macintosh power cable ? Grazie

[@ohadschwartz4798]

And how is it comparing to one of your favorites - Oyiada S ( purple) ?

[@anadialog]

The interconnects are OFC...not for me :-(

[@sc0or]

The cable cult is very strange. If you offer them to plug a device directly to a 220v socket (to those ugly aluminum wires) they’ll be shocked of this idea. If you suggest them to put a corresponding filter inside a device, they’ll be offended. So, that must be something from Bible. That black snake from a socket to a device )

[@NickP333]

I’ve seen OCD Mikey do a few A/B tests with cables, and if you wear a decent pair of headphones or earbuds, you can absolutely hear a difference. The people that cry snake oil (a phrase I’ve grown to detest), may just not be aware of what to listen for (And no, it’s got nothing to to with having “golden ears”). There’s absolutely nothing wrong with not hearing a difference, but if the naysayers can’t hear an immediate and completely obvious difference or can’t measure it, they call BS, which is unfortunate. I’ve found that cables have a lot to do with system synergy and are more like the icing on the cake. Thanks for the video, Guido!

[@anadialog]

Well said!

[@NickP333]

@@anadialog Grazie mille Guido!

[@johnwright8814]

Is there any electrical safety approvals mark?

[@anadialog]

Humm, I don't see any...

[@johnwright8814]

@@anadialog Don't you think that's a problem?

[@chrislechner9116]

If your house burns down yep no insurance

[@JoroIrl]

There is CE mark on the bottom of the shuko connector, if that's makes any difference. 😀

[@johnwright8814]

@@JoroIrl Only the shuko connector is compliant. Great.

[@JanZdan]

Hi ANADIALOG, because you such a good salesman :-) , I order the cable (Aesir Powercord - TR - 2m) from Ludic and after trying it in my system (Technics su-g700), now for about 30 Days cannot say there is a noticeable difference in music reproduction if I compare it to the stock cable - but this could be just me or my system. I agree this is a beautiful piece of wire, looks solid. Initial idea was to use it with my turn table , but this wouldn't fit my SL1200-GR, so I tried it on my CD-player, also no go as it's rather heavy and looks like might be too much for the power outlet. Seats solid in the amp. I'm also having problem finding a certification for EU/DE (CE "conformité européenne") for this cable as there is no stamp found on the cable or the package. Have you seen one ? If not, you might be recommending something what must not be a part of your electrical system. The "MADE IN " label could be also found neither on delivered cabel/package nor the home page. I mailed them to ask where my cable was manufactured and the answer was : "We are located in the Netherlands and that is also what we mention on our website", unfortunately this does not answer the question on manufacturing - why they would keep it a secret ;-) . You stated "this is a Dutch cable , coming from Netherlands" - how do you come to this conclusion , am I missing some information? Best Regards , Jan

[@anadialog]

I do agree that they should add some info and certifications. That is not very professional in fact I believe the whole production is very artisanal. Sorry you didn't find any enhancement. Unfortunately each machine is different. I tried it on tube preamps and the difference was shocking. P.s. please don't call me a sales man, I do this just for the sake of music...I absolutely don't earn I cent from this :-)

[@didioentoro7575]

The fact, most of cable factories are in China and Taiwan, no need to push them -the country of origin- in most cases they bought raw cables from China and hand assembled in their country. And if it is not handmade cable, believe me, it is from China/Taiwan even it is an exotic cable over $10,000.00 price.

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

@@anadialog SAME RESULTS and SHOCKING .................

[@yanivshef]

Quick question, what about ground protection ?

[@anadialog]

It's a schuko plug. They all have ground. If the dedicated wire is present and/or connected to the ground or not, I cannot know that.

[@thompsonyau]

Do they come with US/UK plug option?

[@anadialog]

Not yet! Keep asking, I am sure they will rapidly implement that.

[@JMAudioEditions]

not expensive at all nice work man too bad no AC Plugs yet- then I looked up Monster Cable's used nitrogen gas injected dielectric with quad-shielding and I had a palm on my head moment

[@anadialog]

Great! Are they using OCC copper?

[@faludabutt8253]

Speaker cables would make the most difference IMO

[@divertiti]

Power cable makes much more difference than speaker

[@anadialog]

Indeed! Nevertheless, some components really shine bright with a right cable wile others remain exactly the same. That os why we have so many opinions on cables, not all components have a change in the sound signature.

[@ardalay88]

Waiting for the A-B test:)

[@anadialog]

I would love to do it but I really think that the only way to convey the clear difference is to get an extremely high quality analog to digital converter. I am using a quality soud card by Blacklion but things sound all the same after conversion or change in a different way, like happened recently in my video on the Marantz CD player.

[@ardalay88]

@@anadialogThank you for your response, I believe in power cables by the way. I don't know why but some equipment is more responsive to pwr cable change. Funny enough my audiolab 8300cdq cd player is like a different cd player with each pwr cable. The thing is there is not a single guide on power cables. Is there a way to buy the right pwr cable without buying and listening them all:) There must be strategy about wiring a system. Do you have any idea about this:)

[@antonchigurh4125]

Your money would be better spent on room treatment or new music unless you really must have audio jewelry.

[@anadialog]

Once you've already done that? See, there is no sense in saying that. Everyone is at a different point creating their system and environment. Audio jewelry 149$? You must have some cheap jewelry at home! ;-) Tell me, which quality cables have you tried?

[@DaXande135]

@@anadialog 149 bucks is a waste of money on a frickin cable! Like what the hell is going on. Rather spend that on better speakers or optimizing the room

[@avle8268]

Why other countries cannot use it? Adapter isnt good for it?

[@anadialog]

Sure, of course, but I don't recommend it. Unless you use a quality power conditioner or quality power strip with schuko inputs the signal degrades a bit with adaptors, especially dynamics.

[@avle8268]

@@anadialog Thanks much for reply

[@adamant3844]

Are these power cables UL rated?

[@anadialog]

I must admit that I didn't see any type of certification when I purchased them. Maybe now they got things in order.

[@georgkessler2564]

Have you made a comparison with the yarbo 1100pw?

[@anadialog]

I have. Yarbo is better, especially if you pair it with too quality connectors.

[@georgkessler2564]

@@anadialog thanks that helps a lot 👍

[@topkho]

@@anadialog in which ways yarbo is better?

[@DueM]

it's probably nitrogen injected foam dialectric i think qed does the same thing.

[@anadialog]

The manufacturer's site says gas. Could be though...

[@vladishere]

You said..."connectors are made from 24 carat gold" (4.00min). Really?

[@anadialog]

Plated obviously!

[@vladishere]

@@anadialog Now you know, obviously!

[@jefffan171]

No UK version?

[@anadialog]

Not yet...if they notice this video and general interest I am sure they will start making other connectors.

[@vagrantsneaker6514]

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[@robertgreene1946]

Why do they Gold ? To stop copper corrosion Gold is not a big deal.

[@anadialog]

Yes, we all know that. But now peple are giving this for granted. In most cases we have brass but even worse in high quality cables we see more and more rhodium, which is a very poor conductor but very resistant to friction. That is why, after silver, gold is the best, decent conductivity and zero oxidization.

[@blanchedesmas]

You are more a seller than a real reviewer…

[@anadialog]

With the only difference that I don't get a penny!

[@mattiascarlsson9479]

Are you serious? Do you actually think that putting a 2m high tech cable between the socket and amp is gonna do anything if the rest of the electric wiring beyond the wall socket is crap

[@anadialog]

That is a common misconception. You must reverse the point of view. The cable is the actually the first meter for the amplifier (or other gear) so it's of paramount importance in order to drain power in specific moments or for example in push-pull amplifiers.

[@jbooks888]

The most idiotic thing I have ever heard of... followed by letting young children take hormone blockers.

[@anadialog]

Please, tell me that you did not put your own thumbs up on your comment! How insicure can you be...

[@faludabutt8253]

Hi mate. Sexy for sure. Is there a point using this cable without a power conditioner🤔. Using this directly from the main socket with dirty power wouldn’t make much sense. People think cables are snake oil because there is a methodology of employing them within a system. First, we must clean the current

[@anadialog]

I agree, but it's better to use a good cable rather than nothing. Before or immediately after, yes, a good power conditioner is an excellent choice. No surprise it was my very first (embarrassing) video!

[@anadialog]

The only thing I would add to the cable is a phase marking (which is the hot pole). Remember to check that for better sonics! If you don't know what I am talking about check this video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJnLg4OjqZlqoJo

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

Hello GUIDO , I solved that problem on some components with a heavy duty silver plated switch.....ON-OFF-ON ( doulble ) ...........SO I can switch on the back of the component and choose the phase of the AC ....0° or 180°........easy and without plugging problems .

[@shoonsheng]

thank you for your sharing. It's very professional. I hope you can rate our products. How can I reach you.

[@anadialog]

Email is in info tab

[@shoonsheng]

@@anadialog Hello, thank you for your reply, we can contact by email, I will send you an email, please pay attention.

[@dr.fritzprengel2378]

It works perfect with the *_cheap old cable in the walls_* of the houses.

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

You're a happy man.........ignorance is a blessing for some ...hahaha.

[@anadialog]

Always remember that power cables are the FIRST cable from the machine perspective, the most important of all to correctly draw the necessary power when demanded.

[@dr.fritzprengel2378]

@@anadialog Yes, but it can only transport the electrons provided by the (house and public) power supply network. But it´s still a beautiful made cable, but it has - in my opinion - no benefits.

[@dr.fritzprengel2378]

@@anadialog *"A chain is as strong as its weakest link"*

[@amadeupereira4049]

The new lode of gold for some pseudo intelligent people to fill their pockets.

[@nickolaymiltenov]

Why are they so thrifty on technical specifications? Not a single cipher, even the sizes of audio racks are not given. This is rather disturbing and unproffessional and makes me doubt in quality of their products.

[@anadialog]

True, but I can assure you that the sonics using their cable are simply great, especially considering the price tag

[@cd-rom.]

4:50

[@cd-rom.]

That’s what she said 🤡

[@minsleyskidoo6327]

wayne carr

[@lewisdavis4429]

Compare

[@lamusicasevaaacabar2266]

I think if you have spent a fortune on the passlab and you say that the power cable improves the sound, you should request a refund of the money invested in the passlab. I don't think there is any difference in sound and if there really is, it's because passlab laughed at you.

[@anadialog]

I actually used it and using it with other preamps. Both gained much better sound. Try. Then you can say whatever you want.

[@MrsZambezi]

Unfortunately for all you placebo effect enthusiasts power cables make zero difference to performance. Use the one in the box if it works and get a clue.

[@anadialog]

Which high quality cables did you test to reach this conclusion?

[@MrsZambezi]

What electronics did you study to reach the incorrect conclusion that they can possibly make a difference? I only pay for things that do make a difference, so why would I waste good money on pointless hifi jewellery that can't possibly do anything?.

[@anadialog]

@@MrsZambezi not a very scientific approach. Prejudice and no direct experience. A dangerous and pretentious attitude.

[@MrsZambezi]

@@anadialog I gave you the scientific explanation for your delusional beliefs. It's called the Placebo effect.

[@DaXande135]

@@anadialogThen you should do a scientific approach on these cables. What makes the electrons go through these cables better than them travelling through my cheap out of the box cables?

[@DannerPlace]

This is the most stupid HiFi product in the world. Riddle me this, how does the wire from the wall outlet back to the mains provider (like back to the nuclear power plant) not completely negate the any conductivity characteristics of this idiotically stupid product?

[@anadialog]

Because you are repeating a misconception that someone else told you which goes on and on...you must reverse the point of view. A power cable is the the very 1st meter for the machine and the most important of all from which it takes is power and drives from example a pair speakers, especially amps and subs are very demanding and have peaks of power that if aren't there and we'll deliver will muffle everything up.

[@DannerPlace]

@@anadialog That is rididculous.

[@anadialog]

@@DannerPlace only because you don't understand it it doesn't mean it's ridiculous. Drop the talk and experiment for yourself. That is the best thing to do.

[@DaXande135]

@@DannerPlace Hmm my amp works fine on 30 year old out of the box cables. Never noticed a muffled sound or any hiss that would be over the specs of my Kenwood amp. But maybe I first need to get a turntable, a preamp and RCA cables for several thousands of Euros to make everything sound muffled without snake oil improved power cables? ;-)

[@mariospapadopoulos-wv3ts]

this cable sounds like dog shift (bass is tight because of the good shielding but the cable sounds veiled and horrid- the cheap systems will benefit tho because as long as bass is improved the sound is instantly better). Quality of materials is one thing but design and implementation is equally if not a more important factor (the best is the one that has all of the above and matches with the sound signature of your system). Adding all these attributes together can never lead to a 150e power cable (unfortunately). Good sound needs knowledge and money (you need both sorry!). Mazda can never beat or compete a porsche and this is something that we really have to outline in the audiophile community! Respect to Guido for trying to give value but for people seeking true good sound you would never be able to escape the rabbit hole with such products.

[@anadialog]

The problem with cables is that they tell you it's a Porsche but instead your driving a Mazda with a Porsche chassis. For the money I think this cable is very good, not as good as the yarbo but close.

[@mariospapadopoulos-wv3ts]

@@anadialogYarbo is cheap as well, from what I heard from other people it also sounds veiled but with good bass (maybe good match for your primaluna?). Imo OCC copper + teflon is not the most important thing for power cable (its really good for signal analogue). Other things are more important such as grounding and vibration isolation together with a proper shield that doesn't mute the sound. Plugs are also very important and again how all of these things are brought together with correct design!

[@anadialog]

@@mariospapadopoulos-wv3ts mmh...the primaluna is long gone. I see that you haven't followed much of my work and just listen to others rumors. The channel is now dealing with Pass Labs, Shindo, Accuphase, Mastersound, Ayon, T+A, Holo audio, Goldenear etc. alongvwith high-quality Neotech cables. So again yes, occ silver and copper with teflon are best for any type of cable. Voltage is voltage. Actually the very best conductor is amorphous silver. Extremely expensive!

[@Ivy13276]

​@mariospapadopoulos-wv3ts hello! What power cable do you use?

[@retepretep3014]

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