ARC Power Cords

[nc42acc]

How many have tried alternative power cords with their ARC equipment? The 20amp IEC jack makes it more difficult than normal. I made a Furtech based PC and was amazed at the improvemnt on my REF5SE.

 

[Sharp 2160]

I also use an aftermarket power cord (Transparent) on my ARC Ref 10 preamplifier. The improvement was not subtle.

 

[Ritmo]

Shunyata is also a great match for ARC.

 

[Mike]

As Mike said, Shunyata is really good with ARC.

 

[nc42acc]

So Mike and Mike you both have heard considerable improvements with aftermarket power cords on your ARC equipment?

 

[Mike]

So Mike and Mike you both have heard considerable improvements with aftermarket power cords on your ARC equipment?

Most definitely. It’s a Ying and Yang thing with power cords I find. ARC gear typically doesn’t need more transparency and resolution, but some additional body added to the midrange is nice, so Shunyata is a good match.

 

[nc42acc]

I found this out with the Furutech cable and the rhodium plugs. First hours of listening was a clarity three ring circus! It has now settled into a great balance. I am going to assume it has stepped the REF5SE up to more of a REF6 clarity level?

Most definitely. It’s a Ying and Yang thing with power cords I find. ARC gear typically doesn’t need more transparency and resolution, but some additional body added to the midrange is nice, so Shunyata is a good match.

 

[mep]

How many have tried alternative power cords with their ARC equipment? The 20amp IEC jack makes it more difficult than normal. I made a Furtech based PC and was amazed at the improvemnt on my REF5SE.

I for one have never tried an aftermarket PC for my ARC gear. I honestly haven't felt the need to try and 'improve' my Ref 6 or Ref 75 with the magic of a PC. The stock 20A PCs that ARC provides are well made and they actually work without trying to pull themselves out of the gear or the wall.

 

[nc42acc]

Mark I was in this camp as well but couldn't resist the urge to change. You know how us audiophiles are about the unknown. For me the change to the REF5SE was a welcome improvement. I hate to say it but I am bringing the REF75 out this weekend with a Furtech PC to try. The madness never ends.

I for one have never tried an aftermarket PC for my ARC gear. I honestly haven't felt the need to try and 'improve' my Ref 6 or Ref 75 with the magic of a PC. The stock 20A PCs that ARC provides are well made and they actually work without trying to pull themselves out of the gear or the wall.

 

[audio.bill]

Not sure if ARC is still recommending Sain Line Systems power cords with their gear, but historically they've been used by ARC in their in-house listening and testing. You can read some comments on the combination in their testimonials section and I recall reading about their association in some ARC gear reviews from years past.