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Hard to imagine my source sounding better (Mac Mini). Mmmmh.
I had thought the same thing, and I wasn't looking to make any system changes. But... This cable make the stock cord sound like, well like a stock cord (relatively flat, blah).Dave's cord allows a more detailed and dynamic sound to shine through, and the soundstage is improved. I didn't really expect this cord to make a change, after all, its just a computer. But the change was obvious and I hated having to give the demo cable back. I hope to get mine soon.Darrell
Dave,It's great that you have addressed the PC for the mac mini. I look forward to hearing the results.I have a couple of practical questions:1. Length. What is the standard length for the $299 price?2. Bend radius. Given that these Mac Mini's are tiny, adding a thick power cord with a large bend radius could result in a "tail wagging the dog" scenario, especially with the 2010 unibody Mac Mini. The small size of the MM are allowing many people to tuck them into the back of cabinets or near the rear of a shared shelf. Though, if the PI Audio MPC cable has a huge bend radius, this may preclude MacMini placement options. Sure, some will say "So what", but others do factor that in due to limited space. I am in the latter camp. Tradeoffs exist of course, but I am curious. Can you provide a photo with it attached to a MacMini?Regards, ed
Dave,Anything in particular you guys have found that works well to mass load the Mac mini?Randy
Dave,Congratulations on the new power cable for the Mac Mini!
Hey Dave,that Essential USB Cable is something else, isn't it? Just got mine a week ago and it has really impressed me and brought up USB into the high-end for me. I wasn't impressed with the sound coming out of the Mac Mini until I got that cable. Sweet stuff.
Dave you're scaring me with all this wire talk...
Yes, it is.It always amazes me how the little things that we take for granted are the make it or break it components of a system. The "wire is just wire" bunch is really missing the boat.To get an idea of how little things influence the sound of your system, here is something for you to try. Tonight give your system a good listen. Put on a familiar track and play it a couple of times all of the way through. Then shut your system down, unplug the Mac Mini power cord at the computer or power supply brick (depending on the version), turn the C7 plug over and then reinsert it. Boot the computer up and then play the same track. You will find that the polarization of the plug into the Mini power supply will alter the sound a little bit. The Mini sounds better with the power plug inserted one way over the other. Not a profound change, but one of those little things that adds up. Get enough of the tiny changes and pretty soon you have a much better sounding system.Ain't it weird? Dave
Dave, I thought you were saying your hearing is nothing like it used to be? Jeez, it must have been Godlike back in your teens. I might try that Mac Mini trick sometime, but nothing beats the look of a jaw dropping when you take the entire system off an UberBUSS and go back to the standard wall power. Ouch.
I just got the MacMini cord from PI Audio Group today. I had heard a prototype a couple of weeks ago and loved it. This production cord is even better. I've had it in the system an hour and even without being broken in, it spanks the stock cord. The biggest thing I notice in my system with this cord is that things are much more dynamic. A veil seems to have been lifted that I didn't previous know was there. There is greater clarity, the bass is more apparent yet just as tight as before.The music is more lively without sounding bright or harsh. Its like if we were walking around with a 30lb back pack, then were allowed to take it off. The music has a spring in its step, more punch, more open. It is not subtle. I know I went into this thinking that changing the computer's power cord would do nothing. But, this change was as dramatic as upgrading the stock cord on an amp, preamp, or CD player.This cord now has an hour on it. You may have to hear me gush more once it breaks in a bit. The cord is that good. Sorry... Darrell