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    Power cord with 590AXii

    Hi,
    I am looking at upgrading the PC on my 590. I am currently using a locally made BIS Audio Maestro II.
    I read that Shunyata is a good match with Luxman, but I'm looking for real-world experience.
    What PC are you using with your 590AXii?
    What have you tried that worked, and what hasn't worked too well?
    Thanks a lot!

    Patrick

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    Re: Power cord with 590AXii

    Hard to believe no one uses a PC with their amp... lol

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    Re: Power cord with 590AXii

    Ha!

    USA versions are wireless. LoL. I used a Shunyata Venom on mine. I didn’t experiment much though. I’m sure others will chime in.
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    Re: Power cord with 590AXii

    Quote Originally Posted by Pat T View Post
    Hard to believe no one uses a PC with their amp... lol
    I own a couple of the Luxman JPA-15000 cords that supposedly come with the Luxman 590 but I'm not sure it's included in North America. Personally, I think it does a lot right (especially at $150) and I have some pretty rarefied competitors that I've compared it against. Great tone and an incredibly low noise floor are the things that stand out to me. Soundstage is a little congested and thick, but I only note it by comparison.

    How does the one you're using compare to this one if you have it?
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    Re: Power cord with 590AXii

    Quote Originally Posted by Rnrmf View Post
    How does the one you're using compare to this one if you have it?
    In all honesty, I've never tried the PC that comes with the amp... I might actually go get it in the attic and try it, if only just out of curiosity. Thanks!

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    Re: Power cord with 590AXii

    I have a 590AXII. I tried stock, Wireworld, Shunyata, Guerrilla Audio with Wattgate terminations... My ears did not tell me I am hearing anything different. Tried the same with my all tube PrimaLuna and same result. While I thought I could hear things 20 years ago in my other systems, I am no longer under the same spell and as such focus on the music more than cables. YMMV

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    Re: Power cord with 590AXii

    Quote Originally Posted by TheOctopus View Post
    I have a 590AXII. I tried stock, Wireworld, Shunyata, Guerrilla Audio with Wattgate terminations... My ears did not tell me I am hearing anything different. Tried the same with my all tube PrimaLuna and same result. While I thought I could hear things 20 years ago in my other systems, I am no longer under the same spell and as such focus on the music more than cables. YMMV
    Too bad, because we hear big differences on our 590. I am not saying this as a joke, but it might be the speakers. The Harbeth’s sound is so dominant. I guess that’s why Alan says a Japanese receiver is all you need. I think he uses an Onkyo?


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    Re: Power cord with 590AXii

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Too bad, because we hear big differences on our 590. I am not saying this as a joke, but it might be the speakers. The Harbeth’s sound is so dominant. I guess that’s why Alan says a Japanese receiver is all you need. I think he uses an Onkyo?


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    Perhaps. Harbeth sound signature is such that I have let go of accessories. That's why I love these speakers so much and their sonic signature that let's me forget about audiophile things and listen to music itself. Sounds cliche, I know but it is true. I would hate to have to review things with Harbeth in my system The conclusions would all be, "sound musical and engaging"....

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