To Howard Kneller,
Thank you for your very insightful review of the Furutech cables and connectors.
I am in the process of changing my power cables and I’m strongly considering the FP-TCS31 as my bulk wire of choice. I currently already own the FI-28(g)/FI-38(g) AC and IEC plugs that I intend to use with this cable. I require ten cables in my system, so the choice is a big one and I cannot change my connectors to the NCF version at this point.
You briefly mention these FI-28(g)/FI-38(g) connectors in your review but I was hoping to get some more clarity. How would you rate the power cords’ performance with these connectors on them? I basically like a very open, transparent, and fast sound and wanted to see whether you think that combination would fit the bill.
If you have any other recommendations regarding bulk cable from Furutech or any other manufacturer I would be glad to have them.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Rahul
India
Thank you for your e-mail and kind words about my Furutech review. The company’s FP-TCS31 bulk power cable, which uses the Alpha PC Triple C conductors, is an excellent choice considering your sonic preferences. With the FI-28(g)’s and FI-38(g)’s gold-plated connectors, you may find another Furutech choice for bulk cable, the FP-S032N, for example, to be a bit too warm sounding and bass heavy.
I am not looking to have you spend more money, but do not forget the absolutely crucial role played by the AC wall outlet. I suggest your power products be from only one manufacturer, whichever one you choose. Sticking with Furutech, you may like the GTX-D NCF outlet, whose rhodium-plated conductors may also give you just what you are looking for.
Note that too much of a good thing can be just that. Sometimes, no one power cord or wall outlet works best in every area of a system. You may have to experiment with several products to obtain the balance that suits your sonic preferences. I would therefore take one step at a time.
I hope this helps. Please let me know how it works out. . . . Howard Kneller
