30-Jun-2020, 13:21
(14-Jun-2020, 21:14)aproo Wrote: Is the Z3 still the go to cable for say an Expert 220 Pro if I was using it direct to the mains?
Not to be a troll here, but honestly, unless it's just a US thing and we have a gross, dirty power grid (possible), the Expert Pro benefits immensely from proper treatment and quality power. Game-changing. If you're going to have kit like this, at least explore the Niagara 1200. Forget the Z3. It's a good cable, but we aren't here for good, or at least I'm not; I'm here for superlative. The AQ Wind series fits neatly under the hood of the Dev. I have been wanting to demo the Silver Cloud, which can be a little spendy, but currently run a Cardas Clear Beyond to a Niagara 1200 and then power the amp of the hour with a Blizzard with standard plugs. I'm considering swapping the clear beyond for either a Silver Cloud in 1m with the better plugs or just jumping for the Dragon HC.
Set your system up to win. The Z3 is a great cable, but I would NEVER feed a Niagara 1200 or a quality integrated amp with the Z3. And I think the guys over at AQ built a great cable, But for 600 or so USD? Get a Blizzard and stop the amateur hour, haha.