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Review on AudioQuest NRG-Z3 High-Quality 3-Pole πŸ”Œ AC Power Cable - 3.28' (1m) by Bob Jensen

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Yes it works. Great price for Hi-Fi systems.

Despite my skepticism, this power cord has improved my 2-channel hi-fi system in every way: increased dynamics, wider soundstage, clearer bass, smoother vocals and improved instrument separation. In fact, I got the meaning of all those audiophile terms back after spending a whole weekend reviewing the changes Cord made. Music has become more exciting and exciting than before. I can confidently say that the improvements justify the selling price and I could see differences in blind tests. For reference, my system costs about $4,000. The retail price of the cable compared to the total cost of my system seems a reasonable ratio (around 4%). If your system costs less, you can get a bigger performance boost by upgrading your source or DAC. Making that choice is part of the fun of the hobby. There may be cheaper power cords out there, but unless I can borrow free test cords (hint), I won't bother buying and testing alternatives as I'm happy with them.

Pros
  • Cool
Cons
  • There are some nuances