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March 29, 2019, 12:34 PM #1
AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
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March 29, 2019, 04:54 PM #2
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I was afraid of this. Just as I was thinking of Hurricanes.
But is the Dragon twice as good?
Please say no...DPT4ME - Dynamics, Presence & Tone for Musical Engagement; MBP (3) - stripped down for music only; Shunyata Omega & Sigma USBs; ISO REGEN w/short Curious USB links; Berkeley Alpha USB; Aqua La Scala II Optologic DAC; Schiit Yggdrasil - fully updated; Ayre Codex dac - updated; Pass Labs INT-60 integrated amp; Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE-2 preamp, Quicksilver Mono 120 amps w/Tung-Sol KT150s; Quicksilver Mid Mono amps w/Gold Lion KT77s; Fyne Audio 703s; Symposium Svelte Plus & Ultra Platforms; REL S-812 subwoofers; Duelund DCA12GA speaker cables; AV Room Service EVPs, Stein Music Harmonizers, Duelund DCA16GA & 20GA ICs; Shunyata Denali 6000S/V2; Tripp Lite PCs; Wyred 4 Sound power cords; AudioDharma cable cooker; dedicated custom room; various GIK & ASC room treatments; etc.
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March 29, 2019, 05:08 PM #3
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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March 29, 2019, 06:43 PM #4
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I love my AudioQuest Hurricanes, value engineered. And they sound terrific. No desire to upgrade.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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March 31, 2019, 04:16 PM #5
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Hurricanes are fantastic... I have several... Recently I upgraded to Dragons on my main system. The difference is substantial (expecially on my DAC). Are they worth it? I think many people could be happy to have hurricanes for life. Just don't do an A/B test with Dragons and you will be fine. If you are seeking every little bit you can get, then Dragons are essential. Dragons definitely added that extra sparkle for me.
Jeremy
Speakers: Magico S3 MkII
Power Amp: VAC 200iQ (stereo)
Source/DAC/Preamplifier: MSB Reference DAC (Femto 77 / Dual Powerbase)
Power: Shunyata Triton V3 / Shunyata Typhon QR / AQ NRG 20 Outlet / Dedicated 20 amp circuit
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Power Cables: AQ Dragons to components / AQ Hurricane to Typhon QR
Speaker Cables: MIT Heritage MI 2C3D - Level 1
Interconnects: MIT Heritage MI 2C3D - Level 1 (XLR)
Ethernet: AQ Vodka > Aqvox SE > AQ Diamond > MSB Reference DAC
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April 27, 2021, 08:04 AM #6
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Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Has anyone A/B the Dragon with Nordost Odin 2 powercords?
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April 27, 2021, 03:26 PM #7
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Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Christian
south: Mark Levinson No. 52 pre, Bricasti M28 amps, Lumin A1, Oppo BDP-205, Pioneer CT-43, Sony SS-AR1 Speakers, Audioquest PCs, Audioquest speaker cables, Audioquest & Iconoclast interconnects, HB Power Design Powerslave Star Galaxy power distributor
north: Vitus SIA-030, Luxman D-10X, Sony TC-KA3ES, Harbeth 40.2, Siltech cables
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April 29, 2021, 03:02 PM #8
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I now own the Dragon HC power cord. It is attached to my Audioquest Niagara 7000. It is a very special power cord for this application.
First off it was designed by the same people and was probably voiced together as a combo unit.
And secondly, I have owned so many power cords and the Dragon is the very best on the power conditioner. Even against the Odin.
BTW, I had also owned a Hurricane HC that I hoped would allow me to avoid paying so much for the Dragon. The Hurricane was ok, but had a boomy mid bass and generally didn't impress me. I ended up selling it.
So, as you can tell I highly recommended the Dragon, especially if you use it with the Audioquest power conditioners.
ozzy
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April 30, 2021, 12:11 AM #9
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Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Welcome to the Audioquest Club!
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April 30, 2021, 01:39 PM #10
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Wow, pretty impressive!
But where is the plug that goes from the wall to the Niagara?
ozzy
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April 30, 2021, 02:02 PM #11
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Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Not in the pic, but I'm also using a Dragon HC like you!
Thanks.
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November 22, 2021, 11:54 AM #12
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Has anyone compared the Dragon to the Shunyata Omega?
Paul
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113
Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply
Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2
Music Server: Aurender N100H
Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB)
AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2.
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November 22, 2021, 11:58 AM #13
AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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November 22, 2021, 12:05 PM #14
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Paul
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113
Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply
Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2
Music Server: Aurender N100H
Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB)
AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2.
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November 22, 2021, 12:11 PM #15
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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November 22, 2021, 12:19 PM #16Paul
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113
Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply
Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2
Music Server: Aurender N100H
Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB)
AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2.
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November 22, 2021, 12:46 PM #17
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Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I've heard both in my systems but the Omega was an early version and I don't think Shunyata had differentiated the Omega into QR, QR-s, and XC at the time I demo'd it.
If you've heard Shunyata cables and describe the sound is very transparent through the midrange, the Omega takes that signature to even greater levels with additional refinement. I totally agree it's component and system dependent. I think one might perceive that they hear more detail and separation with the Shunyata Omega.
The AQ Dragon has a more full, rich, yet extended and refined sound. It's more to my liking on components and systems I've tried it vs Omega but both cables are very fine products.Christian
south: Mark Levinson No. 52 pre, Bricasti M28 amps, Lumin A1, Oppo BDP-205, Pioneer CT-43, Sony SS-AR1 Speakers, Audioquest PCs, Audioquest speaker cables, Audioquest & Iconoclast interconnects, HB Power Design Powerslave Star Galaxy power distributor
north: Vitus SIA-030, Luxman D-10X, Sony TC-KA3ES, Harbeth 40.2, Siltech cables
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November 22, 2021, 01:32 PM #18
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
It’s hard to put into words the improvement in sound quality by adding the AQ Dragon Source Power Cables to my MSB Select DAC. The level of transparency, detail and nuance, naturalness and refinement are just stunning. I tried several other high end power cords and none of them came even close to the musicality I am currently experiencing.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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November 22, 2021, 03:19 PM #19
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
So where is the sweet spot with Audioquest cabling? The break point where it is still affordable to the masses and sounds better than the equivalent priced competitor?
Marty
Aurender N20 / SonicTransporter i7 / Roon
MSB Premier
Constellation Inspiration Preamp 1.0 / Mono 1.0
Dynaudio Confidence 50 / SVS SB13 Ultra
PS Audio Powerplant 15
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November 22, 2021, 03:38 PM #20
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Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
My personal opinion would be get Dragon power cables and anything Earth or above in signal cables that suit your listening taste (if you were leaning toward using Audioquest for both purposes). I've used Earth and WEL interconnects with Dragon power cables and both sound great with totally different sound signatures.
Though I haven't heard Firebird power cables, I have demo'd Hurricane on numerous occasions and it's not in the same ballpark as Dragon.Christian
south: Mark Levinson No. 52 pre, Bricasti M28 amps, Lumin A1, Oppo BDP-205, Pioneer CT-43, Sony SS-AR1 Speakers, Audioquest PCs, Audioquest speaker cables, Audioquest & Iconoclast interconnects, HB Power Design Powerslave Star Galaxy power distributor
north: Vitus SIA-030, Luxman D-10X, Sony TC-KA3ES, Harbeth 40.2, Siltech cables
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November 22, 2021, 05:28 PM #21
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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November 23, 2021, 01:02 AM #22
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I use a combination Hurricane and Dragon power cords. For instance, the 10 foot run from the wall outlet to my Niagara 5000 power conditioner is Hurricane high current. But for critical runs like to my Select DAC, I use Dragon Source. I could have used my entire power cord budget on the 10 foot cord, if I had gone with a Dragon high current cord.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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March 14, 2022, 03:11 PM #23
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I just bought another Dragon. This one is the Source, and it will go to my Lumin X1 from the Niagara 7000.
ozzy
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March 14, 2022, 05:04 PM #24
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Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 XTRM, 4 M&K ST-150Ts, 1 VCC-5; Amplification: 2 Vandersteen M7-HPAs, CI Audio D200 MKII, Ayre V-6xe; Preamp: Doshi Audio Line Stage v3.0; Phono Pre: Doshi Audio Phono Pre; Analog: Wave Kinetics NVS with Durand Tosca arm; SME 3012R arm, Ortofon Diamond Anna; Reel to Reel: Technics RS-1500; Doshi Tape Pre-Amp; Studer A810, Studer A812, Tascam BR-20; Multi-channel: Bryston SP-3; Digital: Taiko Audio Extreme> Lampizator Horizon, Oppo UDP-203;
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March 15, 2022, 10:45 PM #25
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I’ve had numerous high-end power cords on the Vandersteen M7-HPA monoblocks including the AudioQuest Hurricane High Current. After exhaustive listening comparisons I determined the stock power cords provided by Vandersteen by far sounded the best. There was a naturalness and musicality to these power cords, which was not present with the other power cords. The Hurricane HC power cords sounded very analytical to my ears and really detracted from the musicality of the entire system. I feel this is due the input stage and first gain stage of the Vandersteen monoblocks being tube driven, which requires very careful power cord matching.
Mike Bovaird recommends some of the Shunyata power cords to his customers that he has sold tube amps due to their smoothness. I’ve not had the opportunity to try these Shunyata cords as I am very pleased with the musicality of the stock cords on the Vandy monoblocks. More expensive is not always better in my opinion. I go by what my ears tell me. But if I were to try high-end cords again on the Vandy monoblocks, I suppose I would try the Shunyata cords Mike recommends for tube amps.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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March 16, 2022, 12:08 AM #26
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I love my Shunyata power cords. Without a doubt, they are the best upgrade I have done to my gear. Granted, I am now using an older generation of their product, but at the time it was TOTL. Good clean power makes all gear work at its best. If it doesn’t sound good then the gear has a problem.
Bud
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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March 17, 2022, 07:40 PM #27
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I had the Shunyata Sigma V2 and another of their top cables, the name escapes me. I compared those and I remember all the other power cords that I have tried though all these years, and to this day, I honestly believe, the Dragons are the very best power cords I have ever tried.
If you try one you will want to own it, it is that good!
ozzy
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March 17, 2022, 08:08 PM #28
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
The Dragons are excellent. In my own system, I tried all Dragons and it wasn’t good. The Sigma V2’s were perfect.
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"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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March 18, 2022, 12:51 PM #29
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I think part of my pleasure with the Dragons stem from the fact that I also use the Niagara 7000. There is a synergy so to speak.
So different equipment reacts differently?
ozzy
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March 18, 2022, 05:45 PM #30
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
I agree it’s best to use AudioQuest power cords with the AudioQuest Niagara power conditioners. The Dragon Source power cords on my Select II DAC plugged into my Niagara 5000 are simply stunning. While the Hurricane HC power cords weren’t a good match on my hybrid tube/SS Vandersteen monoblocks that doesn’t mean I don’t like the Hurricane power cords. On the contrary, a Hurricane HC power cord resides between my wall outlet and Niagara 5000, and Hurricane Source power cords are used on my MSB UMT-V Signature Transport. All these Hurricane power cords sound terrific.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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March 18, 2022, 06:56 PM #31
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Thanks. Well now I have the benefit of having the Niagara 7000 plugged into the wall with a Dragon High current and a Dragon source from the Niagara 7000 for my Lumin X1.
ozzy
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March 18, 2022, 10:51 PM #32
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Interesting. My Everest with AQ Hurricane PC loom sound pretty good to me. But I have never tried a Niagara in my system.
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March 19, 2022, 01:30 AM #33
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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March 19, 2022, 12:30 PM #34
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Alpinist,
For sure a 3 meter would be $$$. I only needed a 1 meter each.
ozzy
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March 19, 2022, 12:34 PM #35
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
kzhtoo,
I have never tried an Everest. Probably sticking with the same cable from the same brand at least from the wall to the conditioner would be a good thing since they were probably made to work together.
ozzy
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March 23, 2022, 06:42 PM #36
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Here is what I posted on Audiogon,
I installed a new AudioQuest Dragon Source power cord from my Lumin X1 to my Niagara 7000. The power cord from the wall to the Niagara 7000 is also a Dragon but the High Current version. I bought that cord used.
So, when I first started using the new power cord everything sounded great. However, after a couple of days I started hearing a strident sound. Especially in the upper mid/ treble region. The bass was also constricted. I started blaming the sound change on another piece of equipment that was installed concurrently.
Now, I was under the impression that the Dragon power cord with its DBS system required no break in. But I did inquire about it to AudioQuest who responded that it would still need about 150 hours to break in. It's been close to that now and sure enough yesterday I started hearing the glorious sound that I heard from day one with the power cord only perhaps better.
I must say the difference during break in and now is quite remarkable, I don't remember any other power cord going through this amount of dramatic change.
ozzy
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April 5, 2022, 07:56 PM #37
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
So, I just ordered another Source Dragon, that now will make 3 of them. At least this time I will know what to expect in break in.
ozzy
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April 6, 2022, 12:49 AM #38
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Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Does Source or HC sound better on digital sources? The HC has bigger gauge wire.
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April 6, 2022, 01:01 AM #39
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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April 6, 2022, 12:16 PM #40
Re: AudioQuest Dragon Power Cord Review
Yes, I have a Dragon HC to my Niagara 7000 power conditioner. From that conditioner I am using the Source Dragons.
ozzy
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AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.
Sincerely,
The Audioshark.org Team
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