FG Chong Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 An update. This Acrolink interconnect is truly incredible. The 8N-A2080III Evo XLR. Initially when I hooked it up to the system and listened on the first day, there was some panic as it sounded somewhat rolled off in the treble. It was only on the 2nd and 3rd day the cable started to open up and sounded different, and better. This cable truly changes everything. It sounds very smooth, organic and lush but at the same time there is sparkle in the treble. It doesn't sound as rolled off as it did earlier. Just incredible detail retrieval as layers of detail and nuances in the music are revealed. The bass of my speakers does not only sound stronger with more presence but there is also improved layering and texture in the bass. I had to adjust the position of the speakers to compensate. Overall very happy with the cable. Its quality. I already own some pretty decent speaker cables and was just wondering if the Acrolink speaker cables and power cords are worth looking at as well. I always had luck with interconnects and speaker cables but little luck with power cords. I usually don't get much sound improvements with power cords as the difference is usually quite subtle. Glad to hear that you like the sound of this interconnect. I am still using them in my system, though I have replaced all my Acrolink's speaker cable and power cords to Zonotone Shupreme & Grandio series.
C130 Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 Overall very happy with the cable. Its quality. I already own some pretty decent speaker cables and was just wondering if the Acrolink speaker cables and power cords are worth looking at as well. I always had luck with interconnects and speaker cables but little luck with power cords. I usually don't get much sound improvements with power cords as the difference is usually quite subtle. IMHO, it is worth looking at the Acrolink speaker cables and power cords; i have changed the speaker cables and power cords at intervals. each made 'obvious' improvement to my setup and enjoying the sound since then. do hear them out.... ;)
ryder1624705984 Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 Glad to hear that you like the sound of this interconnect. I am still using them in my system, though I have replaced all my Acrolink's speaker cable and power cords to Zonotone Shupreme & Grandio series. It's very good, thanks to you that led me to this direction. The sound is 3-dimensional and everything just sounds nuanced and detailed without any hint of harshness or brightness. The sound is just right. It may sound contradictory but it's sounding smooth, organic and warm but at the same time the detail, energy and rawness in the sound of instruments are all there. In other words, the rawness or leading edge is not smoothened. Guitars still have the raw sound of plucking but it's not thin or bright. Piano still sounds very much like piano with good tone and energy but without the harshness or brightness. Basically everything just sounds right and there's nothing which sticks out like a sore thumb. One can just wonder what the latest 8N-A2080 Performante at a higher cost will bring but it's the end of the road for me in terms of cable upgrades for a while. The Zonotone looks interesting. Another Japanese manufacturer.
ryder1624705984 Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 Oh ? In my opinion, Acrolink's power cords are the strongest products in their range. All of them have a settling time of a few days after being moved. Perhaps one day I'll look at some of their power cords. Is the US plug recommended over UK plug or vice versa? I heard some advice that US plug is usually the better sounding ones. I have power strips which can take both types of plugs.
ryder1624705984 Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 IMHO, it is worth looking at the Acrolink speaker cables and power cords; i have changed the speaker cables and power cords at intervals. each made 'obvious' improvement to my setup and enjoying the sound since then. do hear them out.... ;) Perhaps one day I'll take a look. Already over-spent on hifi for these couple months not withstanding the post-Covid era whereby one needs to be more prudent in spending on the hobby. My current speaker cables cost over $4,000(£2,400) bought new, and although price may not necessarily correspond to sound quality, it's rather good.
Eric Teh Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 Perhaps one day I'll look at some of their power cords. Is the US plug recommended over UK plug or vice versa? I heard some advice that US plug is usually the better sounding ones. I have power strips which can take both types of plugs. I hope your above statement means that you have a UK power strip and a US one. If you are using a power strip with universal sockets that take both, I'm not surprised that you are having issues hearing the differences with power cords. Apart from having polarity issues (the UK and US polarity is reversed, so only one can be correct), they have quite poor contact and become very loose over time. I recommend US terminated power cords simply because they are more common and easy to buy and sell. Yes, US power cords have no fuse, but they have thin flat prongs compared to UK plugs. There are also very few choices in terms of UK audiophile AC outlets.
ryder1624705984 Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 I hope your above statement means that you have a UK power strip and a US one. If you are using a power strip with universal sockets that take both, I'm not surprised that you are having issues hearing the differences with power cords. Apart from having polarity issues (the UK and US polarity is reversed, so only one can be correct), they have quite poor contact and become very loose over time. I recommend US terminated power cords simply because they are more common and easy to buy and sell. Yes, US power cords have no fuse, but they have thin flat prongs compared to UK plugs. There are also very few choices in terms of UK audiophile AC outlets. That's useful to know. I have separate power strips that can take US and UK plugs. A Wireworld Matrix 2 strip (UK-plug) which takes power cords with UK plugs, and a power strip(forgotten the model) bought from Audiogon about 15 years ago which take power cords with US plugs. Maybe one day I will try the Acrolink power cord with US plug. Currently I have Wireworld power cord with US plug used with the DAC (forgotten the name but it's a mid-range model with brown-coloured jacket). I tried the standard Naim power cord (UK plug) and Virtual Dynamics Nite II with US plug on the amp but there is not much difference, if any. I didn't do any critical comparison though as it's difficult to keep switching between the cords as the VD cord is very stiff. The heavy amp needs to be moved slightly to accomodate the stiff cord. A lot of work.
thyewb Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 Can someone enlightened me on the current product range from low to high? It is quite confusing to understand from Acrolink website. Interconnect: 7N-A2400 Leggenda-> 7N-A2070 Leggenda-> 7N-D5050 Leggenda-> 8N-A2080 Performante Speaker Cable: 7N-S1000 Leggenda-> 7N-S1010 Leggenda-> 7N-S1040 Leggenda-> 7N-S1400 Leggenda-> 7N-S8000 Leggenda
Eric Teh Posted July 21, 2020 Posted July 21, 2020 I admit that their line-up can be pretty confusing. Your order for the interconnects is mostly correct except that the A-2070 is higher up the range than the D-5050. For the speaker cables, the S1000 and S1010 are on par, while the S1040 and S1400 are also on par with each other. The S8000 is in a league of it's own. So what's the difference between these models ? The S1000 is a widely spaced flat cable, while the S1400 is the large gauge version of this. The S1010 is the closely spaced round version, and the S1040 is the larger gauge version of that. The round cables sound faster than the flat ones at the expense of decay and refinement. That's probably a gross oversimplification, but I hope that gives you a rough idea.
C130 Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 Perhaps one day I'll take a look. Already over-spent on hifi for these couple months not withstanding the post-Covid era whereby one needs to be more prudent in spending on the hobby. My current speaker cables cost over $4,000(£2,400) bought new, and although price may not necessarily correspond to sound quality, it's rather good. oh yes... agree with you on the need to be prudent in spending on hobby, especially one has a few. ;D on acrolink power cord, 8N-PC8100 would be one to look at. ;)
Guest francishuang Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 The 8100 has a very nice mix, very nice for smaller listening room/area oh yes... agree with you on the need to be prudent in spending on hobby, especially one has a few. ;D on acrolink power cord, 8N-PC8100 would be one to look at. ;)
ryder1624705984 Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 oh yes... agree with you on the need to be prudent in spending on hobby, especially one has a few. ;D on acrolink power cord, 8N-PC8100 would be one to look at. ;) Thanks for the information. Just checked this Acrolink 8N-PC8100 and found a review on Eric's Hi-fi Blog https://singaporehifi.blogspot.com/2019/04/acrolink-8n-pc8100-performante-power.html It costs a bomb at $5,500. The costliest power cord in my system is just a mere $400. Looks like a mountain to climb with this upgrade ;D Anyway, just wondering if the power cord would work its wonders if connected this way:- Wall Outlet to Wireworld Matrix 2 strip (UK plug) = a rather low-end Wireworld power cord(UK plug) costing around $200 Wireworld Matrix 2(UK plug) strip to Power Strip(US plug) = low-end power cord costing perhaps $20 Power strip (US plug) to Hifi Amplifier = quality power cord (ie. super high-end Acrolink 8N-PC8100) Are the above connections a total waste for the Acrolink power cord to show its full potential.
ryder1624705984 Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 Or I could bypass the Wireworld Matrix 2 (UK power cord) by connecting this way:- Wall Outlet to Power Strip (US plug) = a rather low-end Wireworld power cord(UK plug) costing around $200 Power strip (US plug) to Hifi Amplifier = quality power cord (ie. super high-end Acrolink 8N-PC8100)
ohlins Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 No need to go all the way yet … get a good Oyaide US power distributor and match with Acrolink 4030 L power cord …
Eric Teh Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 +1 I'd rather you get the Oyaide MTB-6 and an Acrolink 4030 Leggenda than use the Wireworld and a Mexcel powercord. A distributor just isn't that - at least that's my experience.
C130 Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 Thanks for the information. Just checked this Acrolink 8N-PC8100 and found a review on Eric's Hi-fi Blog https://singaporehifi.blogspot.com/2019/04/acrolink-8n-pc8100-performante-power.html It costs a bomb at $5,500. The costliest power cord in my system is just a mere $400. Looks like a mountain to climb with this upgrade ;D Anyway, just wondering if the power cord would work its wonders if connected this way:- Wall Outlet to Wireworld Matrix 2 strip (UK plug) = a rather low-end Wireworld power cord(UK plug) costing around $200 Wireworld Matrix 2(UK plug) strip to Power Strip(US plug) = low-end power cord costing perhaps $20 Power strip (US plug) to Hifi Amplifier = quality power cord (ie. super high-end Acrolink 8N-PC8100) Are the above connections a total waste for the Acrolink power cord to show its full potential. ohh... there is no need to 'climb the mountain'. spend what is comfortable... it is a never-ending journey. ;)
ryder1624705984 Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 I just checked my Audiogon feedback where I bought these long time ago. It's a BPT PPC strip. Looks pretty decent though. https://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/bpt5/ppc.html Will check out the Acrolink 4030 Leggenda. I suppose this cord is to connect from the power strip to the hifi equipment. What about the power cord between the wall outlet and power strip? It got to be a UK plug since the wall outlet is a UK plug.
ohlins Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 I would recommend changing the wall outlet to Oyaide, then you can use 4030 L from the wall to distributor
C130 Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 I would recommend changing the wall outlet to Oyaide, then you can use 4030 L from the wall to distributor +1
ryder1624705984 Posted September 19, 2020 Posted September 19, 2020 An update. I've gone with the PC9700. Yes, I've overspent again but this was after I installed the Furutech GTX-D NCF at the wall hence the cord can now connect directly from the wall outlet to component . But man, this cord is surely something. To cut a story short, I compared the Supra Lorad to the 9700 and the latter blows the Supra out of the water.
C130 Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 An update. I've gone with the PC9700. Yes, I've overspent again but this was after I installed the Furutech GTX-D NCF at the wall hence the cord can now connect directly from the wall outlet to component . But man, this cord is surely something. To cut a story short, I compared the Supra Lorad to the 9700 and the latter blows the Supra out of the water. hahaa... glad that the PC9700 put a smile on your face. enjoy the new sound.... ;)
ryder1624705984 Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Thanks. It's good, the PC9700. Now saving up for the PC8100, if there's one in the 2nd hand market. Now already broke and need some time to recuperate from all the spending.
C130 Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Thanks. It's good, the PC9700. Now saving up for the PC8100, if there's one in the 2nd hand market. Now already broke and need some time to recuperate from all the spending. oh yes... i believe you would impressed by the PC8100 as well. ;D maybe you want to express your interest with Xaudio... they can contact you should they have an used one in hand.
cayinist Posted September 21, 2020 Posted September 21, 2020 Can compare with 9900 first if possible.
C130 Posted September 22, 2020 Posted September 22, 2020 Can compare with 9900 first if possible. yes...!! do have a hear on the new 9900 and 8100 to decide which suits your ears. they are not 'cheap'... detailed listening session(s) is highly recommended. ;)
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