Want To Improve Your RSP-1098's Performance?

[jimmyp58]

I love the sound from my Rotel RSP-1098 as well as all the other features of it. I have been working with an ht consultant that suggested to me that he has sold many a customer upgraded power cords and they have truly improved the sonic performance of the equipment they are connected to.

This picqued my interest. I ordered and received an upgraded power cord for both my RSP-1098 as well as my Denon DVD-5900; I have also ordered upgraded power cords for all my amps. I purchased some L-9 power cords manufactured by BPT. As soon as I connected them and turned on the 1098 I noticed a significant difference in bass response throughout my system. Even my wife commented and asked me what did I do to the system because it sounds so much deeper and cleaner.

I am not a techy guy and I cannot explain why this is but the difference is unbelievable. Not that the sound was bad before it is just that it is now fuller, deeper, and richer with these new cords. I purposely listened to some CDs and DVDs not processed through the 5900. When I turned on the 5900, holy smokes ... even more benefit. Again, I cannot explain it (I am sure some electrical engineer can assist here) but I am convinced that if you are interested is juicing up the sonic performance of your system, upgraded your power cords will do the trick.

Jim

[Andrew Pratt]

I have most of the parts needed to build a couple of sets of power cords for my system...I just need the IEC plugs for the amp side and I'm good to go.

[ht_addict]

I have most of the parts needed to build a couple of sets of power cords for my system...I just need the IEC plugs for the amp side and I'm good to go.

Andrew checkout this canadian site for the parts.

http://www.takefiveaudio.com/new_catalog.htm

What type of cable are you using for inbetween the IEC plugs?

ht_addict

[Azeke]

Oh no, Jimmy not the dreaded powercord upgrade discussion again :LOL:

I thought based on another forum, that you were upgrading your 1098 to another processor. Have you changed your mind?

Regards,

Azeke

[Andrew Pratt]

I have that site bookmarked as my source for the plugs I just need to order them one of these days. I have some rather nice 12 guage cable at home waiting for this project.

[jimmyp58]

I am very happy with my 1098 but I am always looking to improve wherever I can. I checked out some other highly regarded pre-pros and while maybe they'll sound a tad better sonically, I'd give up way too much in other features (inputs, outputs, tft screen, software upgradability, etc.)if I were to switch. So, I remain content with the 1098.

The L-9 power cords are a beast and they serve the 1098 very well. I am even more happy now than before!

Jim

[Britchie]

At $349 for a 6 foot length this seem like a might expensive "tweek".

Is this something you can DIY?

[jimmyp58]

It all depends upon your perspective...

This is not a DIY for me...way too many thumbs and no patience.

Second, I was prepared to possibly upgrade and plop down a bigger chunk of change than what I put out for an upgraded power cord(s).

Three, you've gotta have connections (no pun intended). I paid nowhere near the list price.

Jim