NOS Western Electric Powerwire.

[Triode Pete]

OK, I've now replaced every power cord in my system with Pete's cords and all I can say is WOW!   Incredibly musical yet with a refinement across the board to die for.   Despite Pete's breakin before shipping, it still took another week or so and it was the bass that took the longest to benefit.   Now, it goes deep yet tight and tuneful.  I knew my Aerial 10Ts were good at the bass, but I swear I'm hearing (and feeling!) things now that just weren't notable before.

I've got a mix of Pete's 8awg, 10awg and 12awg PCs as well as what he calls his Buss cord on my Uber BUSS.  One of the last steps was adding was an 8awg on the DNA-500 and what a very nice step it was!

Pete, if you're listening - a big thank you and congrats to you!

Thanks Mike! & Evan!, etc... Enjoy! Just got my Black Cat Veloce in the mail today... plugging it in in a couple of minutes! Heard this digital cable is a good one! Thanks for the referral, Mike!

Evan - use very fine sand paper (1000 grit or higher). Make the copper look polished (not Polish like me...he-he)...

Peace & Happy Audios,
Pete 

[tmazz]

Hmmmm - just tried a WyWire PC on my phono pre, got a minor, but definate improvement. Wonder what one of Pete's would sound like. This Nervosa s*cks big donkey d*cks.

I start a new job Monday, maybe I'll have to treat myself to a 10 when I get my first check as a reward.

Hey, great news about the job. Congrats! 

[evan1]

Isn't this what Grover does ? Polish his copper ?

[evan1]

Alexdad54.

1000 grit

OK, I've now replaced every power cord in my system with Pete's cords and all I can say is WOW!   Incredibly musical yet with a refinement across the board to die for.   Despite Pete's breakin before shipping, it still took another week or so and it was the bass that took the longest to benefit.   Now, it goes deep yet tight and tuneful.  I knew my Aerial 10Ts were good at the bass, but I swear I'm hearing (and feeling!) things now that just weren't notable before.

I've got a mix of Pete's 8awg, 10awg and 12awg PCs as well as what he calls his Buss cord on my Uber BUSS.  One of the last steps was adding was an 8awg on the DNA-500 and what a very nice step it was!

Pete, if you're listening - a big thank you and congrats to you!

Thanks Mike! & Evan!, etc... Enjoy! Just got my Black Cat Veloce in the mail today... plugging it in in a couple of minutes! Heard this digital cable is a good one! Thanks for the referral, Mike!

Evan - use very fine sand paper (1000 grit or higher). Make the copper look polished (not Polish like me...he-he)...

Peace & Happy Audios,
Pete  

[tmazz]

Alexdad54.

1000 grit

OK, I've now replaced every power cord in my system with Pete's cords and all I can say is WOW!   Incredibly musical yet with a refinement across the board to die for.   Despite Pete's breakin before shipping, it still took another week or so and it was the bass that took the longest to benefit.   Now, it goes deep yet tight and tuneful.  I knew my Aerial 10Ts were good at the bass, but I swear I'm hearing (and feeling!) things now that just weren't notable before.

I've got a mix of Pete's 8awg, 10awg and 12awg PCs as well as what he calls his Buss cord on my Uber BUSS.  One of the last steps was adding was an 8awg on the DNA-500 and what a very nice step it was!

Pete, if you're listening - a big thank you and congrats to you!

Thanks Mike! & Evan!, etc... Enjoy! Just got my Black Cat Veloce in the mail today... plugging it in in a couple of minutes! Heard this digital cable is a good one! Thanks for the referral, Mike!

Evan - use very fine sand paper (1000 grit or higher). Make the copper look polished (not Polish like me...he-he)...

Peace & Happy Audios,
Pete  

You can find sandpaper that fine at a place that sells autobody supplies or paint. Remember that sandpaper that fine is meant to be used wet so it doesn't clog.

[Alexdad54]

Alexdad54.

1000 grit

OK, I've now replaced every power cord in my system with Pete's cords and all I can say is WOW!   Incredibly musical yet with a refinement across the board to die for.   Despite Pete's breakin before shipping, it still took another week or so and it was the bass that took the longest to benefit.   Now, it goes deep yet tight and tuneful.  I knew my Aerial 10Ts were good at the bass, but I swear I'm hearing (and feeling!) things now that just weren't notable before.

I've got a mix of Pete's 8awg, 10awg and 12awg PCs as well as what he calls his Buss cord on my Uber BUSS.  One of the last steps was adding was an 8awg on the DNA-500 and what a very nice step it was!

Pete, if you're listening - a big thank you and congrats to you!

Thanks Mike! & Evan!, etc... Enjoy! Just got my Black Cat Veloce in the mail today... plugging it in in a couple of minutes! Heard this digital cable is a good one! Thanks for the referral, Mike!

Evan - use very fine sand paper (1000 grit or higher). Make the copper look polished (not Polish like me...he-he)...

Peace & Happy Audios,
Pete  

You can find sandpaper that fine at a place that sells autobody supplies or paint. Remember that sandpaper that fine is meant to be used wet so it doesn't clog.

Thanks, I actually deleted my post right away  after reading Pete's reply but you guys are just too fast! 

[BobM]

Pete also made me an 8ga cord to try out on my McCormack DNA 500 amp. Large gauge for the large sucking power requirement of this amp. At first I noticed that Pete's cord provided a bit more top end and presence and perhaps a tad tighter bass as well. Maybe a little too much given the resolving power of my new Apogees and the transparent and fast tubes I am using on my preamp.

So I picked up a new pair of Matushida 7DJ8's for my preamp (these are direct drop in replacements for 6922/6DJ8's but don't have the high NOS price tag) that are supposed to be a bit warmer sounding than the ones I was using (Russian Rocket logo 6922's). This definitely proved to be the case after a bit of break in. Now Pete's cord had this amp singling beautifully and the old cord seemed to be too sweet and warm to my ears.

When switching back and forth (old tubes w/ old cord vs new tubes w/ new cord) I can honestly say that each combo sounded the same to my ears overall, but any intermingling of this combo resulted in a sound that was either too warm in one direction or too open and forward in the other. Bottom line, cords are for that last aspect of tuning and are likely to show different results for different systems and applications, IMO.

And both Pete's cord and my old cord are excellent in what they bring to the table - each in its own way. If you're still using stock cords you own it to yourself to check these out, and at the prices Pete is asking they are a steal.

[rollo]

   The matushita tubes are what I use in the Cyber 211 to help the GE 211 tube to sing right. I would consider Jensen paper in oil ceramic cover output caps or an oil choke in the preamp power supply. A heck of a lot cheaper than NOS Mullards or the like. BTW are they the only tubes in the Preamp ?
   Recently at Lesly's home we heard what those caps can do. All I can say is tone , tone and tone. With a V-cap cu in front the sound was wet and detailed a rare combo to get. Ya ain't done yet, he he he.

charles
   

[BobM]

The other tubes in the preamp are 12AU7's, and I believe I am using NOS Tung Sols there, or maybe Radiotechnique's (don't remember). I use VCap OIMP's and Sonicap Platinums for input and output coupling caps

[mdconnelly]

BobM, my experience with my DNA-500 almost exactly.  With Pete's 8awg, I'm finding the bass deep and well  defined with a top-end clarity and extension that is ideal.  I will admit that I had not tried any high-end (or at least high priced) cords on this amp, but I'm a very happy camper right now!

[BobM]

And don't forget, they are super flexible, as opposed to most high end power cords which tend to be stiff and heavy and difficult to bend and fit into tight spaces (Emil is holding one of Pete's cords in the pic below, while Evan has a high prices stiff python of a cable in his lap).

[rollo]

The other tubes in the preamp are 12AU7's, and I believe I am using NOS Tung Sols there, or maybe Radiotechnique's (don't remember). I use VCap OIMP's and Sonicap Platinums for input and output coupling caps

   The Jensens and the Tung Sols have a wonderfull synery. The sonicaps can be a bit too much with the V-cap in front. Some added weight and body can never hurt.
    Anyways you are on the right track and with your skill we expect nothing less than perfection. BTW you are not to far off.
    You need more Triode Labs cords. Hmmm mullard 12AU 7s , call your banker. Or parts Express for caps.


charles
   

[Emil]

Pete
Thanks for nicest birthday present anyone has given me lately. I usually get slippers, ties, that sort of stuff.

Wanted to try the 8 gauge on my integrated amp but the length was too short. So until I had the time to move the rack, I replaced my MAC HC cord on my subwoofer with Pete's. Nice!. Bass tighter and more well defined.
Removed the cord and placed it now on my repositioned integrated.Vocals were more fleshed out and just a more overall sense of clarity. Pete's cord replaced a Shunyata Venom.
If you haven't replaced the cord on your sub, try one now.
Now I have to buy a TWL cord for the sub or wait till my 51st birthday for another gift from Pete

[BobM]

The other tubes in the preamp are 12AU7's, and I believe I am using NOS Tung Sols there, or maybe Radiotechnique's (don't remember). I use VCap OIMP's and Sonicap Platinums for input and output coupling caps

   The Jensens and the Tung Sols have a wonderfull synery. The sonicaps can be a bit too much with the V-cap in front. Some added weight and body can never hurt.
    Anyways you are on the right track and with your skill we expect nothing less than perfection. BTW you are not to far off.
    You need more Triode Labs cords. Hmmm mullard 12AU 7s , call your banker. Or parts Express for caps.


charles
   

The Sonicap is not a teflon - it is the OIMP's (oil impregnated) to bring that extra warmth.

[Triode Pete]

Pete
Thanks for nicest birthday present anyone has given me lately. I usually get slippers, ties, that sort of stuff.

Emil,
You're welcome! You only turn 50 once & that's a milestone to remember!  Enjoy the cord!

Cheers,
Pete