I used to be somewhat skeptical about Black Sand PC's........

[Double Ugly]

I may bite the bullet and call Shane to determine if he still has any of the Silver Cords. 

A guy on AC is asking $325 for a 2m, 20 amp Silver Reference Mk.V. 

Seems like a pretty reasonable price to me... might want to check it out.  Click here

-Jim

[Bigfish8]

I arrived home late last night and listened to one of my favorite albums for approximately 30 minutes.  I then switched the PCs on the amps to the Silver Black Sands that I purchased from Shane.  Wow!!!  I admit I was a nonbeliever in that I did not expect to be able to hear much of change in sound from changing PCs.  I just could not rationalize how changing a PC could improve sound (ICs and SCs I could accept but not PCs).  The change was dramatic- just simply amazing.  I wish I had the proper terms to describe the change but I will describe it as a much crisper, more live-like sound.  The music was distinctly more pleasing.  There is no longer in doubt in my mind that these PCs are worth every penny. 

Ken

[richidoo]

My experience too, with the Snappers, compared to their stock computer cords.

[Nick B]

I had a hunch you'd be pleased  You didn't say if you added a new cord for the preamp. If not, you can expect more improvement when you do. Glad you are enjoying!

Nick

[Bigfish8]

Nick:

I have a third Silver Black Sands on the way for the preamp.  I did not conduct an A to B comparison of SCs when I switched to the Realitys because I did so when I first received the Timepieces.  As I stated in the previous message I did conduct an A to B comparison of the standard O.E.M. PCs to the Black Sands.  When I made the switch on the amps the change was very distinct.

Ken

[Black Sand Cable]

Hey Ken,

Glad your happy! 

Nick:

I have a third Silver Black Sands on the way for the preamp.  I did not conduct an A to B comparison of SCs when I switched to the Realitys because I did so when I first received the Timepieces.  As I stated in the previous message I did conduct an A to B comparison of the standard O.E.M. PCs to the Black Sands.  When I made the switch on the amps the change was very distinct.

Ken

[Bigfish8]

Hey Ken,

Glad your happy! 


John:

Would you kindly explain to this newbie your opinion as to why your PCs make a distinct difference in sound quality?  I am not questioning whether or not they make a difference because I trust my ears, they difinitely make a difference.  I just cannot rationalize why.

Thanks,

Ken

[Bill O'Connell]

After reading Nick's comments on using the Black Sands Silver MkV on the power supply to the Squeezebox I had to go downstairs and check where the heck I had the Mk V in my system. Hooked the Mk V to my Bolder Cable modded to the max powersupply. Holy Moley !!!     Stunning, the best my digital has ever sounded.   Thank you John!