Hey all,
I tried an alternative power cable to my Powerline lite; a Chord Shawline (1m going straight from my nova into the wall power outlet).
What I discovered was that I marginally preferred the sound when using the PL Lite.
The Shawline:
Pros-
- very open and revealing in the treble,
- slightly stronger in the bass,
- slightly wider imaging and soundstage
Cons-
- slightly harsh in the treble, loses the sweetness
- lacked a little warmth
So, plenty to like about the shawline but the dealbreaker for me is that the treble is just a bit too open sounding. I listen to a lot of jazz and when you’ve got the likes of Coltrane and Hubbard blowing their horns, any harshness in the higher frequencies can spoil the fun. It’s a very thin line, but the chord shawline just crosses over it.
In comparison, the PL lite is a touch warmer, more organic, and just a bit more enjoyable to my ears.
I read somewhere that it is a common finding that when changing a PL lite to a non-naim alternative, the result can be a bit ‘bright’, which may suit some people/systems.
Has anyone experienced this? Care to share your thoughts/findings?
Regards,
Stavs