Power cord with 590AXii

[Pat T]

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

 

[Pat T]

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

 

[joeinid]

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.

 

[Rnrmf]

Hard to believe no one uses a PC with their amp...:skeptical: 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?

 

[Pat T]

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!

 

[TheOctopus]

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. :audiophile: YMMV

 

[Mike]

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. :audiophile: 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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[TheOctopus]

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"....