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Interactive Review: ELROD STATEMENT SILVER power cable

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guystp

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So I've gotten used to the current sound of my system with the Opera D-Linear 15 power conditioner. The second item I was asked to review is the Elrod Statement Silver power cable. I have had this cable plugged in to my system during the day while I'm at work to give it some run in time, approx. 35 hours so far so it's not burnt in yet. I decided it was time to start the listening process anyway. As with the Opera D-Linear 15, a major change is obvious. For this one though, you should hang on to your socks because it will blow them away!!! As soon as the needle landed on the album I had spinning on my table, the sound just exploded through my music room. I played the lp at exactly the same settings, same tt, everything, but the I couldn't believe my ears. It's like the cable grabbed the volume and gave it a clockwise twist and added a bunch more instruments into the mix, because I certainly hadn't heard some of those notes before. The soundstage has just been enlarged dramatically, with the placement of all the instruments vastly improved. To boot, each instrument is given it's own space around it enhance the detail to new heights. This cable is definitely a game changer. I never would have believed a power cable could make such a dramatic improvement on a system. The clocks ringing on Dark Side of the Moon are so real and right in your face. I've never heard them so detailed before. This is a large cable, and I mean large. I have my system quite close to the plug, so I had to place the power conditioner in such a position for the power cable to be able to connect without kinking, after all, I don't own it….yet. This is not a cheap cable, but it is the biggest improvement to your entire system you can make. It not only improved the sound of the amp but to every source plugged into the system. As it was put to me …. Before you upgrade individual components of your system, give this a try! Now that is sound advice.
 
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Hi Guy, how would you compare it against the GF PC-1.5 power cable or other power cables you have?, For other brands you can use Brand X or identify, up to you.

Cheers,
Ian
 
Hi Ian,
All my power cords are GF PC-1.5 except for one. That loner is a PS Audio Plus SC. It's not a bad cable at all. Actually I think it's probably equal to the PC-1.5. I honestly cannot hear a difference, but used, it cost more than the GF counterpart. (if memory serves me right, it was 150.00 used) Now the Elrod cable is a totally different beast. As soon as you connect this "cable", you know it's very special. The sound opens up and smoothens out quite dramatically. This cable gives the instruments their own space and allows the sound to come out full force. My GF and PS cable sound harsher when I remove the Elrod from the equation. I'd been living with my GF cables for quite some time and was very happy with the results. Everything works well together, nothing bad to say about them until I heard the Elrod. Although the Elrod cost a lot more, it was put to me that it's more a piece of equipment rather than just a cable. That very true. I tried the Elrod in different pieces of equipment such as my amp, my cdp, and into my DAC-11, but the best results was to go from the plug to the power conditioner. This way it improved all my equipment, rather than just one! It's like buying a very high end sound enhancer. So in answer to your question, my PC-1.5 and PS cables don't compare to the Elrod. The Elrod is in a league of it's own. Anyone looking to upgrade their system, should really consider listening to this cable because it's like upgrading all your equipment at once:thmbsp:
 
that's what I use as well. The cable sounds wonderful with it. I'm listening to some classical (Adagio / Karajan) and the violins are just so smooth!:music:
 
Hello All,
I now have around 200 hours on the Elrod cable and it still blows me away every time I sit down to listen. Things just get better the more I listen. I'm finding I listen to a lot of music I didn't really have time for previously. All sorts of jazz keeps ending up on one of my tt's. It was never one of my favorite genres, but the more I can hear, the more I like it. This I attribute to the power cable, because I hear so much detail, I find myself drawn in to the music the more I listen. I was told the cable takes approximately 3-400 hours for proper break-in time.
I somehow can't imagine more improvement! :)
 
If I remember correctly, retail is around $3000.00 but you'd have to discuss with Rachel for an exact current price.
 
Yes, but its really considered as a component itself. And the improvement to all the pieces in your system speaks for itself. If you ever get the opportunity to listen to one you'll understand. When I hooked it up to my system, it was like a WOW moment! I know and understand the price is up there, but they do come used once in a while. Older models are up for sale on the various sites periodically, which go for less. I guess you don't want to know the price on his speaker cable, eh! hehehe:)
 
Komoyuki, CAM has an Elrod cablelisted for a very good price. It may be worth your while to check it out!
 
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Even if it probably improve the sound of any system, i guess i will stick with my thrusty PC1.5 power cord ;) I rather invest on the D-Linear 15 over cables, or a RITA, or a TT, or...;)
 
guystp said:
If I remember correctly, retail is around $3000.00 but you'd have to discuss with Rachel for an exact current price.
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That is what I would call the difference between a Audiophile and a Audiophile-Iac. :D

George.
 
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komoyuki said:
Even if it probably improve the sound of any system, i guess i will stick with my thrusty PC1.5 power cord ;) I rather invest on the D-Linear 15 over cables, or a RITA, or a TT, or...;)
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Believe me, it's not a probable improvement, it's a definite improvement, and to be quite honest, I felt exactly as you do, till I was asked to do a review on the cable. The cable actually made a more noticeable improvement than the D-Linear 15 did. The price is a hard pill to swallow though.:thmbsp: Just get a large glass of fine wine to help the pill go down:)
 
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