T+A Criterion T100 speakers on Herbies Giant Fat Gliders
Pathos Acoustics Classic One MKIII Integrated Amplifier with Valvo Cca tubes
Cables: Clear Day Double Shotgun solid silver speaker cables, SoundSilver Purity interconnects XLR, Viborg VP1606 & Siltech SPX-28 power cords.
Misc: Arcici High Boy rack on Herbie's Cone/Spike Decoupling Gliders, 3 Arcici Isolation platforms, Chang Lightspeed CLS 9600, Oyaide R1 outlet, Thick maple platform, Isoblocs and Herbie's Tender feet all around, Michael Green Corner Tunes & ASC wall panels (2)
As I recall I went from a 14ga. power cord on the Pathos to the Viborg VP1606 which is a 10ga. power cord, that made a difference in overall impact. It is a great cord and for the price, a steal.
Have you noticed any difference with the power cables with your Pathos? Mine seems to be the only component (so far) in my system that I have heard a difference with power cables. First it was a Waudio power cable and more recently an Audioquest NRG-4 that I picked up as an open box item from Music Direct.
I have a second one on the way to try with my Denafrips Ares II DAC that currently has a Pangea AC-14XL (MKI I think) on it and previously a Waudio power cable.
The Valvo Cca tubes sounds detailed without being strident, bass is tight but not lumpy and midrange just feels right. I don't think there is a huge difference between the Valvo's and the Amperex PQ 6922 but enough to notice. With that said, I am using all silver cables and I bought the amp used in Feb. of 2015. I find it sounds it's best after about an hour warm up before listening.
What are your impressions with the Valvo Cca tubes? I have Mullards and love them. I have tried some of the stock EH tubes and find them effectively unlistenable.
Apparently you're still happy with the Pathos. I had one and regret selling it. Also, your system looks lovely- clean and simple.
I'm wondering if you ever heard the Pathos Logos MKII? I've got Luxman, Conrad Johnson and a Wells Audio integrated but I can't get Pathos out of my head for a number of reasons. :)
