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MM Seasoned Member Posts: 472	Re: I was curious Reply #100 - 02/19/26 at 00:14:22 I haven’t experimented with different cables at all. I’m just enjoying the music coming out of my speakers.
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JBzen Seasoned Member Posts: 1660	Re: I was curious Reply #101 - 02/19/26 at 01:42:12 Yes Geno, from the wall to Ecoflow. It instantly improves transient response. Right now I'm experiencing the largest, deepest, spatial stage ever here.
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ArtMan Seasoned Member Posts: 221	Re: I was curious Reply #102 - 02/19/26 at 17:23:22 There were a couple things I've noticed in the last day. My toe tapping has increased by 200% and I've even shed a tear or two over more than one piece of music. Yes, I must have gone psychoacoustically insane.
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Geno Seasoned Member Without music, life would be a mistake. Posts: 2300	Re: I was curious Reply #103 - 02/19/26 at 18:41:45 I'm with you!
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Doug

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Re: I was curious
Reply #104 - 02/20/26 at 03:24:53

Advice needed on picking the right Ecoflow Power Station..…

When all eight components in my system are turned on, the total power consumption is approaching 500 watts, with nearly half of that going to the First Watt J2 power amp. My plan is to plug in all eight pieces to an eight outlet unit, and that into an Ecoflow.

Does this plan look reasonable? I’m quite unsure of how to do this and really need some guidance.

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ArtMan Seasoned Member Posts: 221	Re: I was curious Reply #105 - 02/20/26 at 07:11:19 Doug, The EcoFlow Delta 3 Classic should be sufficient for your needs. Just plug the power station into the wall outlet and then plug the 8 piece outlet into the EcoFlow. It should be that simple.
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ArtMan

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Reply #106 - Today at 02:45:58

Geno/JBZen,

I received a couple new power cords today and decided to try one plugged into the wall connecting to the power conditioner. You are right. Even an upgrade to the power cord leading to the EcoFlow has made a further difference in the sound. The highs are cleaner, sweeter and more extended. The bass has additional weight and definition. It just keeps getting better. I will connect the other cord to my DAC next but I will have to see how the power cord break-in effects what I hear now.

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Geno Seasoned Member Without music, life would be a mistake. Posts: 2300	Re: I was curious Reply #107 - Today at 12:08:59 Very good to hear, Art! I ordered one from Decware last week - supposed to be here tomorrow
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Lon Seasoned Member "Love without guts is worthless!" Philip K. Dick Posts: 27623	Re: I was curious Reply #108 - Today at 17:29:17 My unfortunate experience is that power cords always matter, even when I feel they shouldn't. And the other unfortunate thing is I really prefer one over another over another over another. . . I've bought a lot of power cords (and sold on those that I liked least). Glad you experimented!
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ArtMan

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Re: I was curious
Reply #109 - Today at 18:24:27

Even though JBZen said he heard a difference when he put a quality power cord from the wall to the EcoFlow, I still couldn't quite wrap my head around why the cord from the wall to the power plant would make a difference. Once I had the power cords in, I wanted to try and yes it did. But I am conceptually a little at a loss that a small refinement could be so clearly audible. I still am a little cautious since I really don't know the full measure until the power cords break in.

I installed my other power cord to my DAC a little while ago and I can still detect a small difference in the sound, although presently less than the other 2 power cords. I still have break-in to do.

Lon,
It appears you may be right about power cords. This is the first time in a while that I have used regular power cords in my system and I can clearly hear the difference to and from the power plant.

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Re: I was curious
Reply #110 - Today at 18:40:28

Well so much of audio is subjective, but I know I am right for me and my system. And my Decware audio experience has taught me to trust my ears and mind and not "pre-judge" something that others and sometimes my "sense of logic" may tell me. I didn't think low power could be great, but, I didn't think that cabling really mattered, but, I didn't think that power cleansing and regeneration would matter, but, I didn't think isolation treatment would matter, but. . . Decware components let you hear and eventually. . .believe.

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