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PC-1.5 Performance Power Cord

 
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This PC-1.5 power cord is one of those audio accessories that the value it provides is much higher than the price tag indicates. Some power cables providing this level of sonic difference will cost at least a few times of the price. But we believe that power cord is power cord - it shouldn't be priced outrageously high and cannot be justified by the materials used to make it! 

 

If you are looking to improve your system in the most economic way, power cord should be one of the places where you start. Garbage in, garbage out. We all know the theory but many people are dumping hundreds or even thousands of dollars on signal cables, tubes or capacitors upgrade but forget about the blood of your system - the power needs to be clean to make your system really sing! 

 

These isn't much things high-tech special about this PC-1.5 power cord so I won't throw in those scary audio terminology to confuse you. The PC-1.5 is made with high grade 5N oxygen free copper, properly engineered for audio to clean up ground noises, and well shielded. Durable, flexible to fit in small space and reliable. Above all, it is priced reasonably to match up with all mid or high end systems. You can afford to upgrade your source and your amp at the same time without being broke. You can even put it on your big screen TV to see the picture quality improves if you happen to be in a dirty power area. 

 

Take a look of what our customers say about it (scroll down the page - a lot more at the bottom under 'comments'): 

 

From our forum, by manicman: 

 

"I bought two of the Grant Fidelity PC 1.5 power cords a couple of weeks ago to try. At this writing I have purchased and installed twelve in my two systems. They are without a doubt one of the very best buys I’ve come across in audio" 

The 'must have in your system' Grant Fidelity PC-1.5 Power Cable has been getting great reviews from dealers and customers. One of our dealers has replaced all his display system's $400 and $1500 cables with the GF PC-1.5.

This cable is based on a unique design with High Grade Pure 5n (99.999%) 16 gauge twisted copper, with teflon insulation and a high grade RF Filter and Hospital Grade Gold Plated connectors.

Results have shown that the bottom end in cleaned up, allowing the bass notes to sing instead of thump, which also leads to a sweeter midrange and top end. If you have a big screen TV you should try this cable on it too and see how 'Black' your TV can get.

Listing price is for standard 1.5m (5ft length). 2m (6 1/2 ft) available for extra $25.00. 

       

 

 

Value Package
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Buy RPF-120 MKII Reference Power Conditioner and get PC-1.5 Performance Power Cord at an additional 12% off our everyday low price.
Total Price: $450.00
Price for the Bundle: $435.00
This Item: PC-1.5 Performance Power Cord
RPF-120 MKII Reference Power Conditioner
Customer Reviews
Overall:
Name:
David M.
Date:
12/08/2011
Review:
"Did it make a difference? I can tell you with all honestly I noticed an immediate difference when I replace the stock power cord on my Exposure 3010S2. It's hard to place my finger on exactly what the difference was, but it did sound "better". I also tried the cord on my Bryston BDA-1 DAC as well (and the stock cord provided by Bryston is no slouch) and I noticed an improvement here too. The music immediately seemed more liquid. The next thing I tried it on was my Cambridge Audio 840A amp. This is a match made in heaven. The sound fast, with huge imaging and soundstage, quick, accurate bass and a very pleasing, non-fatiguing mid-range.

This is a product that I am definitely keeping and would recommend without reservation. In fact, for the 125.00 dollar price tag it's a no-brainer."

Read full review at David's website: http://audioreview.ca/default.aspx?pagename=review&reviewID=21
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Name:
Jeff
Date:
10/07/2011
Review:
I got one of these along with my P-307, but really did not know if it would make much difference, since I already have a power conditioner in place and assumed that would give me same or similar benefits. But I've had good luck with GF gear so I decided to try the cord with other of my equipment. I first tried it with my reciever (Yamaha 810, one of their new ones, can't remember the number). The receiver already, to me, sounded great, a big upgrade from my prior one. But the cord made a notable difference, much more than I expected. I did repeated comparison, playing a track with one cord, then pausing, swapping power cords,then replaying. I then did the same thing with my Oppo 83SE, with a couple of CCR tracks on a 20-bit recording through analog inputs, then DSOTM SACD by HDMI. The difference was apparent. The only drawback was the 1.5 seemed to lower the volume. Don't know why - i'm no engineer. But I did the obvious thing and raised the volume slightly and I had similar volume levels between the cords but much better sound with the 1.5. I think this was the first time I felt I heard what some reviewers mean by "relaxed" sound. David Gilmour's vocals, to me, sounded clearly more relaxed with the 1.5.

I cannot explain what I hear. But I hear it. Time to buy more cords!
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Name:
online customer
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
submitted in 2008 - moved from old site to here:

I've equipped all the components for less than I've spent on one
Customer Comments:

Well, these pc's have now migrated to the front end on my system. I can't believe it. A friend was over last night who knows my upstairs system very well, and he was blown away. He couldn't believe that all I had changed was power cables since he last heard it. These power cords are dynamite. I don't know why the combination of parts as can be seen on this site combine to produce the extraordinary results, but they work like nothing I've ever had in system - and I've equipped all the components for less than I've spent on one pc in the past. Deeper bass, greater body lower noisefloor. Thanks Ian!!

http://grantfidelity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=172
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Name:
Rod
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
Submitted Nov 2008 - moved from old site to here:

this is the best $150.00 a person could spend on their system
I have just had the opportunity to test Ian's new power cords. Let me tell you this is the best $150.00 a person could spend on their system. I changed out two XLO $1500 power cords for the Grant Fidelity and the improvement was huge. I am now getting the midrange on Paradigm Signature 8's that I always knew they had and the improvement in top end cymbals and soundstage is amazing. I absolutely recommend this power cord. Rod

http://grantfidelity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=63
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Name:
admin - it works on TV too
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
This review is created from online forum post:

First noticed this a few years ago at one our dealers (back when we had dealers), the PC-1.5 does make a nice improvement to your big screen TV, blacker black and tighter edging was what we saw. Just stumbled across this post which reminded me of it.

"2nd tweak: installed a modestly priced audiophile power cable (Grant Fidelity PC 1.5).
Was immediately asked what I did as the picture was noticeably more clearer and vivid.
After a week, confirmation from parents that the TV picture was definitely improved. I have left the power cable on their TV."

http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=18877&p=274077&hilit=grant#p274077
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Name:
Frank Z.
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
Submitted Oct 2010: 'Much better than the Shunyata Venom & DiamondBack"
From customer Frank Z. by email:

"I just want to tell you that i have been using 2 of your PC-1.5 power cords in my system for about 6 months now, & they are really great. I am using them on my Linn Majik I amp (old version) & on a power strip which powers my turntable & Cambridge Audio DACMagic There is a massive improvement in clarity & much blacker backround. Much better than the Shunyata Venom & Diamondback power cords that i was using before. "
Rating:
Name:
Loyld S.
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
Submitted Sept 2009 - Depth, depth, subtle flurishes, musical flow...
From customer Lloyd S. by email:

"Hello. Just to let you know the power cord arrived today. Even from the first notes (with no burn-in) this is a winner. You Ain't getting this cord back..SOrry...:)....Depth, depth, subtle flurishes..musical flow...it is serius stuff..cheers, lloyd..I intend to anoy friends of mine who are using PSaudio cords...I ain't missing Nothing. The Simaudio 4070SE loves this cord and the packaging is first rate."
Rating:
Name:
Richard
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
submitted Sept 2009 on forum:
Bass and midrange
Feedback from Audiokrama.org member - RichardPA:

Original post here: www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php

Grant Fidelity power cable demo - listening impressions


Looks like I'm first - thought we should have a separate thread for this.
Received the cable last week, and have had it in the system (Bel Canto CD2, z-Systems z-Qualizer, Bel Canto DAC3, Channel Islands Audio D-200s, Newform R645v3) since. I put it on the DAC3, on the assumption that would be where it might matter most. Everything is plugged into Brickwall filters, with all of the source gear on a CinePro balanced power transformer. The PC-1.5 replaced a Soundstrings “Digital” power cable.
My first impression was that the sound was slightly warmer and smoother with the PC 1.5 in place. Switching back to the Soundstrings cable after a few days confirmed this – the difference was subtle, as you might expect. Over the weekend, Lori and I spent an hour or so with some of our favorite test tracks switching back and forth between the two power cables. We ended up agreeing that there was a difference, and how to describe it – pretty much matching my initial impression. The difference was mostly in the overall “Gestalt” of the sound, as if your attention was drawn to different frequency ranges and aspects of the music with the two cables – high frequencies and transients with the Soundstrings, bass and midrange with the Grant Fidelity. I ended up preferring the PC 1.5, but Lori’s preference varied from track to track. Both cables were superior in this application to the stock cable, and to Zebra and Kimber power cables. I know some others at AK use the Soundstrings cable, so I’ll be curious to see whether others share similar impressions.

I decided to take Ian up on his offer to buy the demo for the discounted price mentioned in the demo thread, and it’s staying in the system for now. I’m a former cable skeptic, and I do think the effects are subtle, and application-specific – I’m guessing they’re due largely to filtering RF noise generated by the multiple digital devices in the system. But at a certain level of system performance, they’re definitely worth trying, even if you're a skeptic. Thanks again, Ian, for the opportunity to try this cable.
Rating:
Name:
Scipro
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
submitted July 2009- Power Cord Skepticism Be Gone
So I finally ventured out and bought a decent power cord. Several people had commented that they were amazed that I hadn't gone that route considering I had a $25k system. I bought the Grant Fidelity PC 1.5 and placed it on my CD player.

I have always been skeptical of what difference a power cord could make - if it is supplying power, it has done its job and can't affect how the equipment performs. How wrong I was !!

When I settled back to listen to some Vangelis, Diana Krall, Patricia Barber, Chris Botti, Ikuko Kawai etc., I was blown away. The bass had tightened ( less bloom ), the higher frequencies were silkier and less grainy, vocals lost their shoutiness. Overall the sound was more relaxed yet still had its punch and attack. In addition, more complex pieces such as Vangelis' 1492 had greater cohesion ( I noticed that the sound didn't break up like it used to ) and clarity with individual instruments and sounds revealing themselves separately.

What a revelation. I want to let everyone know that if you can't afford expensive cords, try the PC 1.5 . You will be amazed. This is affordable and is definitely good bang for the buck. Go for it.
Rating:
Name:
Rick L
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
Submitted June 2009 - moved from old site to here.

"Great product - from the build quality to the sound"
- feedback by customer Rick L:

"I got the power cord yesterday, thanks. It's a great product, from the build quality to the sound! Even the packaging is top notch!"

"I just wanted to give you an update on the PC1.5. The sound of my system seems to be improving daily since I put the power cord on my power conditioner. I am totally amazed! I would like to order two more..."

After receiving the two extra cords, Rick says:

"I got the power cords yesterday, thanks. You really do have a great product here. I can't get over the difference these power cords make, and I've tried quite a few. I will spread the word. Everyone deserves to hear the full potential of their system and your power cords certainly help to acheive that potential."
Rating:
Name:
Tbone01
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
submitted June 2009 - moved from old site to here.

PC 1.5 Power Cord
Just purchased the PC 1.5 power cord and after 24 hours, the Amplicity of this power cord appears to have no boundaries. The first power cord that possibly can replace my $600.00 Silver Reference Cord. Simply Stunning.
Rating:
Name:
David
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
Submitted Feb 2009, moved from old site to here.

Musician used PC-1.5 to clean power at performance
- story provided by David at Nextlevelguitar.com:

"Its a cool story what happened as at a gig not too long ago he was getting a nasty hum from his bass rig during the soundcheck. It was pretty loud and he has a furman power conditioner in his rack. I immediatley thought that perhaps he was not getting clean power to his rack so I unplugged the furman and removed from the chain and inserted my PC1.5 power cable and the hum vanished. Just wasnt getting clean power. "
Rating:
Name:
customer online
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
submitted Jan 2009 - moved from old site to here.

Best bang for the buck tweak I've come across
Customers Post:

This week I obtained the least expensive Grant Fidelity Power Cord, and it was a very pleasant surprise. I heard good things about it during a previous post here on CAM, so thought I'd give it a try with a Classe CAP 101 integrated amp and B&WCDM9NT speakers. Right out of the box there was an obvious improvement to the soundstage and higher frequencies. Best bang for the buck tweak I've come across. In fact, the sound improvement was much better on this system than I previously obtained using a much more expensive Black Sand cord.

http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=149758#149758
Rating:
Name:
customer - musician
Date:
08/15/2011
Review:
Submitted Nov 2008 - moved from old site to here.

What a difference!
Musician Customer Comments:

What a difference! I now set my onstage volumes at about a degree lower with the same effect and better sound, punch and clarity. Using them makes me much happier playing my rig.

Good thing I was sitting down when I first tried the three GF P-1.5s, I probably would have fallen over - I was that surprised! I decided to never give them back - sorry Ian!

http://grantfidelity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=138
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