Will a PowerLine benefit my SuperUniti?

Posted by: Dr_J on 01 March 2016

Hi All,

I have an SU currently (excuse the pun) connected with the standard mains lead to an Isotek Mini Sub II, connected to an original domestic ac spur with Isotek's mains cable of equal vintage.

Would connecting the SU to the Mini Sub , or directly to the mains, using a Naim  PowerLine offer any real/significant benefit?

Thanks.

KR, J

 

Posted on: 01 March 2016 by ChrisSU

I found that a Powerline gave a nice lift to the sound of my SU. Weather it's worth the money, I guess we each have to decide for ourselves. I bought a used one, knowing that I could sell it for what I paid if I didn't like it, so there's nothing to lose by trying. I can't comment on the Isotec as I've never used one.

Posted on: 01 March 2016 by Goon525

I also tried it and liked it on my SU. Worthwhile, but not major uplift. So I bought.

Posted on: 02 March 2016 by Pev

Same here - had one on home trial and it never went back. Surprised at the level of improvement.

Posted on: 02 March 2016 by Adam Zielinski

Like all Naim gear, SU also benefits from a good cable (e.g. PowerLine).
One thing to note from my own observations and experiments - Naims don't seem to like / get on well with OTT power cables - PowerLine is probably as high as one would want to go.Anything above that starts to negatively affect the speed and attack of the amp.

Posted on: 02 March 2016 by PeterJ

I bought a PoweLine for my SU after a dealer switched it in (without telling me) when I was auditioning potential new speakers.  I could not believe the difference and thought he had switched speakers.  When I got one home and replaced my standard cable I was again really pleased with the difference it made.