new main leads???

[smuggs]

i am about to buy a av amp this weekend, i am trying to get a denon1909 but it will be something that standard 400-500 pound mark so question is do i need to swap the mains lead.

-would i tell the difference?

- if so how much for a good one???

many thanks

 

[Anonymous]

There are many different opinions on this topic; here's one of them:

Spend around 10% on cables for your whole system, for the Denon I would say around £50 for a good mains cable. If you purchase from a good dealer (try before you buy basis) or even a web based dealer that offers a money back guarantee (Russ Andrews for example) you can test the cable. If you feel it makes the £xx difference, then keep it. If not, get a refund.

I think that's the best way to go about it buddy..

 

[smuggs]

thanks

 

[True Blue]

I have a 1909 and dont feel the need (yet) for an upgraded cable. You will enjoy it without for a few months, then if you want get a cable as the other poster says on a home trial. Also may be a good investment to get a Tacima. I always feel it is better to buy the equioment be blown away by it and then slowly tweak.

 

[smuggs]

i agree its going to be a massive upgrade so will sound ace them like u said give me something to do in the next few months have a play with things, good call

 

[aliEnRIK]

I have a denon av amp ~ cost 1k about 4 years ago

The lead was a part of the unit so I cut it off and soldered a male IEC to it and changed the cable for a 16 core solid silver one. The difference was staggering

 

[smuggs]

i will take a note of that i luckly dont have a moulded plug

 

[gbhsi1]

Have a look at the powermax cable from Russ Andrews or Clearer Audio alpha power cable. They do make a difference!