Delivers sound that is uncolored, controlled, punchy in the bass, clear and delicate in the mids/highs. Well constructed. Affordably priced - delivers great value!

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I discovered the Audio Horizons power cord as I sought to move up from less capable cords that came with my monoblock amplifiers. After a brief break-in (about 10 hours), the improvement in my system's sound was obvious and sustained. After 20 hours, the improvement was so pleasing I bought more of the power cords for my other components (transport, DAC, line preamp, phono preamp). The improvements spanned the entire audio frequency range: tighter, more controlled, and punchier bass; detailed, clear and delicate mid/hi frequencies. The construction quality of the these power cords is impressive, too. The connectors are durable with seamless wire connections. The wire and insulating sleeve are quite flexible, which makes it easy to use in tight or hard to reach spaces.

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Stock cords that came with my VTL, Levinson, and other equipment.

Excellent price/performance ratio Affordable price Extended highs and well controlled powerful low end Extreme transparency and micro-level retrieval Absence of coloration

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I have had a chance now to get a real handle on the ComponentPlus Premium AC Power Cords and Series X interconnects. Let me come right to the point, both products are outstanding. My first experience with Joseph Chow's cables was the Premium AC Power Cord. I had purchased one as part of an upgrade package for my vintage Kenwood L-01T tuner. I thought that both the upgraded tuner itself and the power cord were outstanding sonically. I decided to order a pair for my Pass Labs XA-160 power amps. Much to my surprise, they sounded every bit as good as the Shunyata Anaconda Alphas that I was using; so good in fact that I quickly sold the Alphas. The difference in cost is not insignificant- the Alpha is $2000 versus $195 for the Audio Horizons Premium AC Power Cord. I truly believe that in this age of over-hyped cable claims, that the Audio Horizons ComponentPlus Premium AC Power Cord represents a true bargain. It offers superior performance at a real world price. I had a similar experience with Joseph Chow's Series X Interconnect. I compared it with my Transparent Reference MM interconnects in my system. In absolute terms, I found the Transparent cables to be a touch more refined. But at $6800 per meter pair versus $195 for Joseph's, I simply could not justify the extra expense. In a blind listening test, I'm not sure I could easily distinguish between the two. I plan to sell the Transparent interconnects and purchase Joseph's for my entire system. In short, Joseph's cables are a serious attack on the state of the art, and all at real world prices. With his home trial program, there is absolutely no good reason not to give them a listen. Potential customers can get the fine sound they seek and save a lot of their hard earned money in the process. Joseph also upgraded a vintage Kenwood L-01A integrated amplifier for me. I compared it to my reference First Sound Paramount SE preamp and Pass Labs XA-160 amps. No, the upgraded Kenwood didn't sound better than my $34,000 reference combo, but neither was it embarassed in the comparison. Once again, this is a true testament to Joseph's abilities. In fact, I have commissioned Joseph to build me a pair of statement tube mono amps. Now that will be an interesting comparison.

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Shunyata Anaconda Alpha power cord Transparent Reference MM interconnect

Affordable price and excellent price/performance ratio Dramatic improvement in performance Increased sense of power and transparency Lack of coloration Better controlled, more impactful low end

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After over 20 years in audio and trying an endless number of high end power cords, some costing many times the cost of these, I have finally found one that does not color the sound. The Audio Horizon Premium Power Cord allows each preamp, power amp, CD player, etc. to perform to its designed potential. It maximizes each component's pferformance. The effect is quite dramatic. Be prepared to hear the clarity and the power of your equipment. I have sold off all my other high end power cords and replaced them with the Audio Horizon Power Cord, and had enough money left over from the difference in price to upgrade my audio components.

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