Hello Michael,
I received in perfect condition the Essence Reference II power cord last Monday. I have connected the cord to the VAC Sigma 160 amplifier and the first impression after a few hours of listening was a significant increase of dynamics. Not only that but also a wider and deeper stage.
I'm listening to my system for only a few hours each day to complete the break-in process of the Reference II. I am listening to vinyl records with my VPI Scoutmaster turntable.
I did not believe that a power cable could change and so improve the sound quality of my audio system. I'm attaching a photo of my audio system with the new SUPER Essence Reference II Power cord.
Later I would to buy the Essence Power Distributor to connect my Naim CD5Xs CD player and the Naim Flatcap 2Xs power supply.
My system includes a VPI Scoutmaster with Benz LPs cartridge - VAC Sigma 160 i SE with Phono MC - Spendor S3/5R II (To replace with Dynaudio Confidence C1 Platinum next months) Naim CD5Xs CD player Flatcap 2Xs power supply. Audience SE Cables (Speakers, analog input and power cables to CD player).
Thank You
Best regards
Corrado Madotto (Italy)