mains cable?

[beachBOYken]

hi

im getting a arcam cd73 player , does the mains cable make a big difference if i was to get a better cable?

if so can anyone recommend a good mains cable for the cd73.

cheers

 

[matengawhat]

if this is your first step try buying a mains block first for your whole system - i have the merlin tarantula block direct from merlin cables - makes a big difference - some ppl sware by tacima mains block as a cheaper alternative

 

[beachBOYken]

the only thing is the mains block i use at present is for my ps3/dvd player , cd and amp , if i was to get say the merlin mains block could i still use it for all my other devices?

also my cd73 can have a mains cable upgrade but my nad c320bee cannot would it still be worth it?

cheers

 

[professorhat]

beachBOYken:the only thing is the mains block i use at present is for my ps3/dvd player , cd and amp , if i was to get say the merlin mains block could i still use it for all my other devices?
Certainly could.

beachBOYken:also my cd73 can have a mains cable upgrade but my nad c320bee cannot would it still be worth it?
Divided opinion - I'd recommend buying from a retailer with money back guarantee so you can return it if you can't see any benefit. Most of the main manufacturers offer this.

 

[beachBOYken]

ok thanks perhaps i will first get a better mains block for all my electronics , proberly the merlin tarantula , and then possibly upgrade the cd73 mains and see how that goes.

i dont get what those product treatments are on the merlin site for cables , are they worth it?

thanks

 

[Anonymous]

I would put the cash towards buying the Arcam CD192 instead of the CD73; much bigger gains...

 

[JoelSim]

igglebert:I would put the cash towards buying the Arcam CD192 instead of the CD73; much bigger gains...

I'd get a 192 with new mains cables. In fact I wouldn't as I already have all those things

 

[beachBOYken]

a bit late for that , only just got my cd73 .

 

[beachBOYken]

perhaps i should try the tacima cs929 and the merlin classic mains lead ?

 

[Anonymous]

Well the CD73 is fantastic anyway. A mains cable will make a difference for sure IMO. How much is probably a bit variable. But hey, it's good fun to try it. Go for Clearer Audio with their money back guarantee and Copperline.

 

[matengawhat]

merlin does money back as well - make sure you order online either from their website or off their store on ebay to save money - i noticied the biggest change with the block then bought cables for each piece of kit over time - split the cost

i have three of the blocks one for each of my stereos and one for my homecinema pse ect

 

[JoelSim]

The cables and block will last you years. I got a Merlin Black Widow and Tarantula on eBay brand new for about 40% off, I will try to find the link.

 

[beachBOYken]

cheers perhaps i will eventually get a merlin tarantula block and a merlin classic mains cable for the arcam cd73.

i know its debatable but do you think i will see any improvment with these items?

by the way my system is-

arcam diva cd73 (posibble mains upgrade to the merlin classic)

nad c320bee (cant upgrade mains)

monitor audio rs1 speakers

 

[JoelSim]

Try Sound Cinergy. Save up to 35% with 30 day moneyback guarantee. New Tacimas available on eBay for £25 too.

 

[Anonymous]

Try the Tacima 929 first for £20 odd.....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tacima-CS929-Conditioner-Frequency-Interference/dp/B000PS5700/ref=sr_1_1/203-6235887-5568706?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1220903696&sr=1-1

Also, they do mains for about the same money - v happy with mine.

 

[JoelSim]

beachBOYken:
cheers perhaps i will eventually get a merlin tarantula block and a merlin classic mains cable for the arcam cd73.

i know its debatable but do you think i will see any improvment with these items?

by the way my system is-

arcam diva cd73 (posibble mains upgrade to the merlin classic)

nad c320bee (cant upgrade mains)

monitor audio rs1 speakers

They won't be a wow difference, but probably a little tidier and full sounding.

 

[beachBOYken]

thanks seen as the mains block is for my other devices such as tv/ps3.... and hifi , it should make an improvement to something hopefully.

does anyone know what the treatment options are on the merlin site , do people bother with them?

 

[Dave_]

i make up my own leads using these,these and this and use a tacima

 

[Anonymous]

daveh75:i make up my own leads using these,these and this and use a tacima

I'm lazy - will you make me some please? (and not far from you in Durham)

They also look like Mark Grant's when put together............

 

[Dave_]

they do end up looking mark grants, but there not much cheaper either

 

[beachBOYken]

hi

im proberly going to get the merlin classic mains cable first and perhaps decide on either the tacima or merlin tarantula mains blocks at a later date , my main question is i dont understand what the optional treatments are for on the merlin website ? , are they worth the extra £5 or should i not bother , it seems the demagnitation treatment is already ticked.

cheers

 

[Dave_]

beachBOYken:

hi

im proberly going to get the merlin classic mains cable first and perhaps decide on either the tacima or merlin tarantula mains blocks at a later date , my main question is i dont understand what the optional treatments are for on the merlin website ? , are they worth the extra £5 or should i not bother , it seems the demagnitation treatment is already ticked.

cheers

its a cleaning treatment for the electrical contacts, thats supposed to improve conductivity, personally i'm a bit dubious as to whether it works, on the topic of blocks and cables, if your going to go down this route, personally i would go for a mains block first then upgrade cables later

 

[beachBOYken]

hi

why is the demagnitation treatment on merlins site ticked as an option ? under tarantula mains , is it best to not bother then with the treatments?

 

[professorhat]

I'd imagine it's their recommended option. I didn't go for it with the cable I ordered from Merlin as I have to say, even I'm dubious on some of these things, especially at the £30 - £40 price for cable. But then I haven't seen / heard one which has been treated for comparison.

 

[Dave_]

yeah i'm dubious of these treatments too, dont understand how demagnetising a cable can have any benefits, since electrical circuits give off em interference anyway,