Should I upgrade from the original power cord?

[mdconnelly]

The original power cord that came with my Devialet 200 was basically a generic stock cord.   Devialet does provide a better power cord with the Pro series.  In my experience, power cords do make a difference with the Devialet Experts.

I've had great success with the Triode Wire Labs power cords and would definitely recommend them - specifically the High Power Digital American.   When you order, be sure to let them know you've got a Devialet so that they use the Furutech low profile IEC termination that fits cleanly under the rear plate of the Expert.

Hi Mdconnelly,

I am seriously considering purchasing a Digital American HP for my 250 Pro. Can you give me an idea as to the degree of improvement versus the "pimped" pro version cable? Understand of course that it is based only on your impressions together with your setup.

To be totally candid, I've been using TWL power cords and interconnects for quite a few  years - well before my first Devialet Expert.   I've had a few components that showed no difference in power cords and others that changed significantly.  To my ears, the Devialet Expert does respond quite well to any improvements in power source.   With the TWL HPDA power cord, I find that bass gets tighter & more well defined, the background gets quieter allowing voices and instruments to be better defined in the sound stage and top end improves a bit in delicacy removing any last vestiges of a digital edge.   Now, to put that in context, we're NOT talking night and day, OMG improvements.  Changes are subtle but definitely move the dial toward "musical" (as opposed to analytical or highly detailed).  I did use the stock cords on my 440 Pro for awhile before ordering the HPDA cords so I feel I had ample time to be able to discern the improvements.

Pete Grzybowski owns and runs Triode Wire Labs - great guy who will do right by you.   I know he's sold a number of his power cords to Devialet owners.   Drop him a note (his contact info is on his website - triodewirelabs.com).   You can also now find a number of excellent reviews of his cables.  He also offers a 30-day eval period.

Just a happy customer here...