HDX with hi-line.

Posted by: steve turner on 29 September 2009

So I received my hi-line and duly read the instructions , plugged in and off I went, I must admit even for a novice like myself the difference is very noticeable.

So I have HDX with hi-line and a power-line
Nac 282
Nap 250
Hi-cap

and two things I wondered albeit maybe the second shows my ignorance which I'm trying to rectify.

1) Should I consider changing to power-line on the power, pre and hi and how much difference would it make ?

2) Hi-line states "will operate most effectively when the whole length of the cable is able to loop from the source to the destination without intermediate contact."
I assume this means with touching anything ?

Also it got me thinking, I (like most of you) have million cables at the back, now the people who installed it basically laid all the cables at the back of my hi-fi stand and cabinet and they are crossed over and generally all over the place, though out of sight.
This to me doesn't seem right, I would welcome any suggestions/thoughts from those of you who happen to be knowledgeable about such things.

Any help gratefully received.

Oh never has Tiesto or Dark Side Of The Moon sounded so awesome. :-)
Posted on: 29 September 2009 by DaveBk
Hi Steve, personally I found the Powerline had the greatest impact on the pre amp which in my case was actually the Supercap PSU for my 252 so it's worth playing around a bit and seeing what sounds best for you. I now have 3 so life's easy! Regarding the usual rats nest of cables it is worth tidying them up and avoiding them touching as much as possible, but don't get obsessive. The HiLine is particularly sensitive so hang loose and no touching. Search on 'Cable Dressing' as there are loads of threads on this.
Posted on: 29 September 2009 by steve turner
Great, appreciate the info, I will have a look.
Posted on: 29 September 2009 by BobF
[QUOTE]Originally posted by steve turner:
So I have HDX with hi-line and a power-line
Nac 282
Nap 250
Hi-cap

Steve

No one else has said it yet, so I will - - you should add some speakers Winker

Seriously you might want to upgrade to a Supercap before buying more power lines (of course you will buy them after)

Cheers

Bob
Posted on: 30 September 2009 by steve turner
Yeah think maybe I should upgrade.

I have Totem :-)))