[bpape]

Hey guys.

I have a pair of Paul (Occam) Kaplan's power cables.  I've been playing with them on the 'Stats with the new amps and initial impressions are very positive.  Hard to get specific without doing a comparison and listening on my known system.  Anyone interested in a couple of adult beverages and some listening on the system downstairs? 

Bryan

[steve k]

I'm game and I have lots of time!
steve

[bpape]

Still nothing Steve?  It's tough out there. 

Maybe I can loan them to you for a little listening in your system that's also a known.

Bryan

[zybar]

Hey guys.

I have a pair of Paul (Occam) Kaplan's power cables.  I've been playing with them on the 'Stats with the new amps and initial impressions are very positive.  Hard to get specific without doing a comparison and listening on my known system.  Anyone interested in a couple of adult beverages and some listening on the system downstairs? 

Bryan

Bryan,

Based on what I have heard so far in my system, I definitely agree that the Kaplan cords are the real deal.

Enjoy the listening session whenever it happens.

George

[bpape]

Hey George

I'm sure there will be more than one.  I know Rick is interested in PC's in his system too potentially as well as a couple of others.

Initial impressions:

- The bottom end is completely transformed - deeper, tighter, yet still very nimble.

- The middle is more open and relaxed. 

Can't really comment on imaging, detail, etc. as I'm having a bit of an issue with one of the amps in the 2nd system but it's certainly an upgrade - just don't know how much quite yet.

Overall, I'm very pleased with them.  I was never really a 'power cable guy'.  I've heard them make subtle differences in systems though so I thought I'd give these a try.  I'm glad i did.  I can't wait to have an evening to sit and listen in my main system that I know very well and has had no other changes for some time.

Bryan

[BPT]

Brian:
Let me know when the cords go over to Ricks. I'd like to hear them as well.
Chris H.

[RSquires]

Hey Bryan,

I'm definitely interested in giving the cords a try. I would like to hear the stats again too. Shoot me a PM and we can play one evening this week or next.

Rick

[BobM]

Hey guys, the first thing I noticed after Paul's cords were broken in was the oft overused phrase "a veil I didn't know was there before was lifted". They truly opened up my system but didn't introduce any grain or grit that I had experienced with some other cords I tried.

Both cords do sound very different however ... the rhodium plugs being more open and detailed with a slightly punchier bottom end, but lighter in the mids. The copper was more full sounding and a bit more balanced overall. I found the coppers were best most everywhere, except on my phono pre. The rhodium there has transformed my vinyl, opening it up tremendously and giving it some extra kick as well.

I think which you prefer will depend on the character of the system and the component you try it on. Be careful though, they may open up a component that now shows some grit or an unwanted character of its own - yes they are that transparent.

Good luck,
Bob

[bpape]

I have a pair of the coppers based on the application I was going to use them in and my personal preferences.  I'd like to hear the Rhodiums also.  After the budget recovers a bit from my last few purchases, I may have Paul send me one of the Rhodiums.

Bryan

[Scott F.]

Bryan,

Paul is sending me a pair of each to play with for a while. Once I get them broken in and listen for a bit, maybe I can pass the pair of them around and have people comment on them. I'm interested to hear them in different locations in my system to see what the effect is.

Oh, sometime late this month or early next I'll be hosting a Vinyl Night out west. Still have to talk to the entertainment director to firm up possible dates. Maybe we could do it the day before Laura's (almost) birthday, Feb 29th (she celebrates it on the day after).

[BobM]

It's fairly easy for us NY'ers to get to Paul and check out the cables. I like the idea of a Kaplan Cables west coast tour. This should be organized with a sign-up and order of hand off. And a required write-up review once you've heard them for yourself.

[markmaloof]

I'll vouch for the Kaplan cables, they transformed my system, and after trying numerous power cords, they are the ones that are staying.  I prefer the copper on all my components, except for the amplifier for my Innersound electrostatic panels, where I prefer the slight extra extension of the Rodium.

[Levi]

I visited Paul's house and came home with 2 pairs of rhodium and copper power cables for my BAT Amp.  So far so good!  I am currently listening to the Rhodium, my wife thinks I have gone insane!  She told me [joking/mocking voice] to pick the most expensive one, likely it will sound better.   Not with Kaplan Cables.  They are better sounding cables and not expensive compared to signature brand name cables that are several hundreds more expensive.  It is safe to say that no sparks or fire in my living room.    All cables that comes out of Paul's house are tested for shorts, correct polarity and conductivity so it's safe if that's a minor consolation.  I know Paul showed them to me.  Mine does not have Labels yet but they are coming soon.

My findings will be subjective and definitely system dependent. Sonically, both Rhodium and copper sounded very good in my system!  I like the sound of copper and also loved the sound of rhodium.  I am still trying to define what rhodium sounds like vs copper without copying someones findings.  Hopefully, I can distinguish and define the sound that I am hearing from each cables.  Nevertheless, I am proud to say 2x now that Both cables sure sounds really good in my living room.  I am lucky because I have both of them (2 pairs rhodium & copper) and can be switched almost on the fly.    

I think I am going to try them in my BAT preamp, Richard ISO gray, CD player or PS Audio USB DAC. Ha ha ha   Are you Kaplan cabled?  I am!

Thanks Paul!

Levi

[zybar]

I visited Paul's house and came home with 2 pairs of rhodium and copper power cables for my BAT Amp.  So far so good!  I am currently listening to the Rhodium, my wife thinks I have gone insane!  She told me [joking/mocking voice] to pick the most expensive one, likely it will sound better.   Not with Kaplan Cables.  They are great sounding cables and not too expensive compared to signature brand name cables that are several hundreds more expensive.  It is safe to say that no sparks or fire in my living room.    All cables that comes out of Paul's house are tested for shorts, correct polarity and conductivity so it's safe if that's a minor consolation.  I know Paul showed them to me.  Mine does not have Labels yet but they are coming soon.

My findings will be subjective and definitely system dependent. Sonically, both Rhodium and copper sounded very good in my system!  I like the sound of copper and also loved the sound of rhodium.  I am still trying to define what rhodium sounds like vs copper without copying someones findings.  Hopefully, I can distinguish and define the sound that I am hearing from each cables.  Nevertheless, I am proud to say 2x now that Both cables sure sounds really good in my living room.  I am lucky because I have both of them (2 pairs rhodium & copper) and can be switched almost on the fly.    

I think I am going to try them in my BAT preamp, Richard ISO gray, CD player or PS Audio USB DAC. Ha ha ha   Are you Kaplan cabled?  I am!

Thanks Paul!

Levi

Levi,

If your Richard Gray behaves in anyway like my Running Springs Audio or Furman conditioners, the Copper Kaplan cord will be a great fit.

I won't say what differences I hear between the Copper and Rhodium cords (don't want to spoil your fun), but I do want to say that Paul's cords are absolutely the real deal! 

In fact, if you like the power cords, you really need to try the "conditioner" cords (either 3amp for sources/preamp or 15amp for power amps).  Even though I am very happy with my RSA and Furman units, adding the Kaplan "conditioner" cords into the mix further improved things.

George

[Levi]

Thanks George for not spoiling the party, I already have the idea.  I have the amps directly connected to the wall.  It lost dynamics when I connected the BAT amps directly into the substation.  Has nothing to do with Kaplan cables.  I need another substation + dedicated line (ouch!).

I am now listening to copper and I also like the sound of copper's fast solid bass!  This is actually fun.   I'll give it a couple of days before I switch back to rhodium.  So far so good.

I will try Kaplan's conditioner on my next visit to Paul's house.

Cheers,
Levi

[bpape]

Right now, I have the coppers on the mono-tube amps driving the Acoustats and the Rhodium on the preamp.  Very nice match.  I'm also going to try some more standard PC's on the amps and just play back and forth with the copper vs rhodium on the preamp. 

More to follow.

Bryan

[BobM]

I've got coppers in the following location: into my power conditioner which feeds the amp and sources, the amp has a copper, the DAC has a copper, the transport has a rather special copper, all plugged into the power conditioner.

My phono stage has a rhodium version direct into the wall, since it's got it's own conditioning and a choked power supply built in it doesn't need a separate conditioner.

Good to hear that others are finding out about Paul's cables and liking them also.

Bob

[mjosef]

Are you Kaplan cabled?  I am!

That's a killer one-liner Levi.  Maybe you should licensed out that verbatim to Paul...there's royalties to be made.  aa
And I have to add "ditto" on that...all 'Kaplan cabled' here too. My system sound has taken a big leap with the 'Kaplan step'.

I have mostly copper everywhere, with an occasional 'rhodium' tossed in for an added kick, usually on the amp.
At Paul's last rave I remember swapping in a rhodium pc on the amp and most seem to prefer that effect over the copper(this was just on the amp).

[lonewolfny42]

I'll add a "ditto" too....  

Paul did an excellent job on these cables...the first beta's were kind of "rough"...but the final product...very nice !!

Have fun GAS guys....