Ultimate power cord review l Perkune Audiophile Cables

The Ultimate power cord Review. And I will write that for a good few years; I have been testing Perkune Audiophile Cables cables, which were created and developed by Mr Paul Goodwin, who is originally from England, but now living in Vilnius, Lithuania. I have already listened to most of Paul’s cables – including various prototypes (which eventually came or did not go into production). From my experience, I know that running your own business has to involve your high costs, and also Paul has tremendous experience in his field.

Power cord review

The two-meter Ultimate power cord is one of the latest additions. Paul Goodwin worked for two years, developing and designing for a sophisticated audiophile who wanted the best sound. The ultimate range of cables includes silver plated (2.45 g / m) 99.99% OFC copper cables, 24-karat gold-plated connectors, two and three-level AirGap insulation.

According to Paul: The sound performance of the Ultimate cable achieved is because the audio cables conform to a harmonised standard.” (H) for 300/500 V (05), PVC (V), and PVC (V) insulation, with a flexible multi-wire cable core (F). The result is a darker background which, allows the vocals and instruments to offer a better presence, with a clean and natural sound, and an improvement in performance.

Length

The Two-meter Ultimate Power Cord has an industrial (shock and damage-resistant) Schuko plug. And, latest IEC C-13 / HC5, which provides an even safer connection. Paul says the new power cord provides “Speed, dynamics, improved sound-stage, and a darker background.” Perkune audiophile cables offer an upgraded version called the ‘Ultimate gold’ with three-level AirGap insolation.

Specifications

Cable diameter: 14.0 mm. Conductive conductors: 3 x 2.5 mm copper multi-conductor class 5. Resistance: 0.44 Ohms / meter. Weight: 1.2 kg / meter. Insulation: TI2 PVC. Coat: PVC type TM2. Main guard (AirGap): DERAY-PBFSP. Secondary cover (AirGap): DERAY-PBFSP. Outer sheath: CanuFlex PE-HB. Working temperature: from -40 ° C to + 70 ° C, Normal voltage: 300/500 Volts. Certificate: PN-EN 60228

AirGap isolation

AirGap isolation is a shell construction which has 720 air pockets per square inch of fabric. These air pockets are “trapped” in the material that runs along the length of the power cord. So actually 17,280 pockets of “trapped” air cover the distance—the power cord wrapped with one, two or three levels. AirGap isolation is said to protect against interference. And, done by reducing the adverse effects of external frequencies and vibrations. It is worth noting the Ultimate power cord is flexible and easy to apply to any device.

Test equipment

I applied the Ultimate power cord to several amplifiers: Taga Harmony TTA-1000, Unison Research Unico 90, Audio-gd A1, and Pioneer C-90 / M-90. I also used it for the Pioneer PD-70AE and Unison Research Unico CD players. Also, connected with the DAC Audio-gd R-28. A full list of accompanying equipment is available at the end of this text.

The Power Cord

Writing honestly, I do not like to write tests for cables and those who supply in particular. Why? Because the changes in the sound caused by various cables are very discreet. Deeply subtle, and often even ambiguous. And, challenging to define unequivocally. But, in many cases, it is possible to hear differences in the music that some power cords make. I am told by Paul, that it is possible to test a new power cord, against the one you already have, by using mono-block amplifiers in an AB configuration.

Cables have such a subtle effect on the sound. You have to “listen” to hear something specific. Nevertheless, I cannot write cables do not rebuild the sound structure because they do. However, the description of changes is a derivative of things heard, implied, and estimated. A kind of recombination of several physical and sensual phenomena, so please remember this. Ultimate power cord review

Sonic impressions

The perkune ultimate power cord interacts with the so-called presence and fullness of the musical instrument’s image. Firstly brings closer, secondly clearing artefacts and thirdly cutting them from the background. The sound is more transparent, more natural to hear tones, with fuller, smoother better-marked edges.

Musical message and attack undimmed, but underlined and extracted from the recording. You can write the power cord does not lighten or dim the message. It does not add anything, neither the sopranos or the bass. It is merely the optimal transmission of pure a studio-quality signal. Ultimate power cord review

Sound level

The overall sound, accelerated by the Ultimate power cord passes to a higher level of concentration and energy. The music was more productive and active. Better definable and more multidimensional and natural to hear. Mini-details, details, and micro-elements of recordings are more legible (But also dirt and errors of records).

Tonal accents (the trembling of strings, the metal of reeds, the whistling of trumpets, etc.) are more clearly defined and have more energy. The same applies to space, which receives a deeper dimension and darker background. What is very important is precise illumination and disambiguation, as well as fixing particular instruments and vocals.

Sound spectrum

The sound spectrum does not feel any coolness or slowing down. All apparent phenomena taking place in the listening room do not reduce speed or energy. Their glow is neither obscured or covered. They are sonically entirely sufficient and crystallised like refined sugar! Interestingly, the Lithuanian power cord provides a slightly more distanced sound (compared to the usual chain). I am placing the listener in an open space a bit more distant from the foreground. Ultimate power cord review

Such a procedure seems to be not helpful in the analysis of sound, but in reality, helps in the reception of music. And, I am somehow allowing the listener to change from the first rows of the Philharmonic to the middle rows. Which is optimal for harmonious and fuller listening. Thanks to this occurrence, the sound of the hi-fi system becomes closer to the naturalness of music. Not every network cable can apply such qualities, but this can. And undoubtedly it is a great advantage. The Perkune audiophile ‘Ultimate Power Cord’ is a very successful and reliable cable, on which you can depend. Best Audiophile cables Online

Test system used

Amplifiers ~ Hegel H160, Unison Research Unico 90, Cayin CS-120A. Taga Harmony TTA-1000, Haiku-Audio Bright MK4, Audio-gd A1, and Pathos Classic One MKIII
Columns ~ Living Voice Auditorium R3, Triangle Genese Quart. Buchardt Audio S400 (test TU), Martin Logan Motion 35XT, Davone Studio, and Guru Audio Junior.
CD players ~ Musical Fidelity A1 CD-PRO, Unison Research Unico CD Due, and Pioneer PD-70AE.
Network player ~ Auralic Aries Mini.
DAC: Pioneer U-05, Audio-gd R-28, and Encore MDSD.
Computers ~ MacBook Apple Pro and Dell Latitude E6440. Turntable: Nottingham Analogue Horizon.
Cartridges: Ortofon 2M Black and Goldring 2500.
Phono preamplifiers: Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL and 1ARC Arrow SE.
Tuners ~ Rotel RT-1080, Sansui TU-5900 and Tivoli Model One. Cassette recorder: Nakamichi Cassette Deck 1.
Mini system: Pioneer P1-K. Headphones: Fostex TH-610, Meze 99 Neo, MEE Audio Matrix 2 (TU test), Audictus Achiever, and Final Audio Design Pandora Hope VI.
Power conditioner ~ Xindak PC-200V.
Accessories ~ Rogoz-Audio 3SG40 anti-vibration mount, Rogoz-Audio 4QB80 speaker bases, Solid Tech loudspeaker bases, Rogoz-Audio BW40 anti-vibration feet. Solid-Tech Radius Duo 3 audio cabinet, mat gramophone Harmonix TU-800EXi and pressure disc for Clearaudio Clever Clamp. Mass conditioner for QAR Dynamic loudspeakers. RCA Sevenrods plugs and speaker jumper.

Author: Ludwig Hegel (Stereo I Kolorowo Underground) Poland

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