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The Essence Reference-II - Best Audiophile Hi Fi Power Cord For High End Audio |
Price: $1999.99 |
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What's New?
Premium Quality FURUTECH Plugs & Connectors
with Solid Copper Terminals! More Details
The Most Reviewed Audiophile Power Cord:
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Customer Reviews...
"Now I have had the (Essence Reference) Distributor for over 3 weeks and the (Essence Reference) cords for over 2 weeks. I have tried a lot of both electronics and cables in my years of hifi, but I have never noticed such a big improvement in my system"
– Anders - Sweden
"From day-1 there was a significant improvement relative to the stock cables. The sound became cleaner empowering more of the music to flow through. The soundstage opened and greater transparency became evident. The noise floor lowered, bass tightened, with the sound becoming more liquid. My ESP products bring me pleasure every time I listen."
– Lorin - India
"I've owned my first Essence for almost four years, and connected to my Bryston 3B, it proved to be the most worthwile audio upgrade I have ever made. In that time, I've upgraded my cables, my cd player, my interconnects and speaker cable, got a Richard Gray Power Company, and even after all that, the ESP is STILL the most positive upgrade in my system."
– "Positive Fiction" (Audio Enthusiast)
"Borrowed a broken-in Essence power cord from DejaVu Audio to test on my modified Jolida 302b. Noticed an immediate and significant improvement from the stock AC cord. The bass sounded tighter and better integrated into the music. The mid and high ranges seemed to blossom. The added depth and "airiness" were particularly noticeable, especially on female vocals. Bought the cord the next day."
– Chris (Audio Enthusiast)
"Treble energy became more relaxed, mids seemed to open up, and the bass got subterrain! Voices (male especially) became richer, and drum shots resonated longer. Almost makes my Bryston sound like an entirely different amp, but that's not right...it keeps all the virtues of my amp (speed, detail), but adds richness and harmony that were only hinted at before I added the cable. I'll keep this thing for life!!!"
– Jason (Audio Enthusiast)
"I recently auditioned several power cords for use on my amp (Plinius SA100III) and found the ESP cord to be the best. It seemed to energize the sonics of my amp in a way I can hardly describe. It just sounded real good used with my amp."
– Joe Mendez (Audiophile)
"This ESP power cord is very highly recommended. Of the few I know who have tried it, they are blown away. One said it was very much better than the Synergistic Master AC coupler he was using."
– Kimball Corson (Audiophile)
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Summary
The Essence Reference combines the best engineering, materials, and hand-built quality for
the ultimate performance:
Dynamics endowed with lifelike energy.
Eliminates "digital" distortions for a
smoother, fatigue-free, "analog" sound.
Faithful, realistic soundstage imaging.
Rich tonal pallet with no overt coloration.
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Recommended Applications:
- High End Home Audio Systems
- High End Home Theater Systems
- High End Mastering Studios
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Improving The Best Power Cable Design
The power cord that changed everything when the original version was introduced to High End Audio enthusiasts in 1995 - now elevated to "Reference-II" status. Our statement product, incorporating the best engineering, materials and manufacturing processes without regard to cost. Over the years we have continued to build upon The Essence's strengths, extending and enhancing it's performance. With optimized geometry, higher-purity copper conductors, cryogenic treatment to -300o Farenheit, and new Furutech plug and connector with proprietery termination process, The Essence Reference-II power cord reaffirms it status as "the best of the best".
Uncanny Spatial & Dynamic Realism!
The essence of music is emotion! Live music conveys an energy, an excitement that stirs the soul. With The Essence Reference-II connected to your high end system, your audiophile recordings will re-connect you to the emotional spirit of the original performance. The Essence has earned a reputation for transient speed and explosive dynamics including extended yet articulate "supremely satisfying" bass.
Tonal Neutrality & Application Versatility
Tonally, the Reference has been described as delivering real "fulsome" neutrality, not the sterile analytical sound that so often characterizes lesser cables. So benign and hard to identify is the tonal character of the Reference as to be compared to the taste of water, which of course is tasteless.
Makes "Digital" Sound More "Analog"
Since the introduction of the CD, audiophiles have strived to get their digital source material to have the same fluidity and ease as their analog records.
Reviewing The Essence Reference, Myles Astor (The Inner Ear) commented "it produced the most analog and realistic sound I've yet to hear from digital...there was more ambience on the best CD's than I ever believed possible...strings were less metallic and strident."
Expansive Soundstage Imaging
With the Reference, the soundstage dimensions will be limitled only by the recording material. Large scale performances such as a symphony will have expansive depth, width and height. You will be able to pick out individual instruments from the whole. When the performance is intimate like a jazz trio, the image and instruments within the soundstage will have appropriate size.
Resolution & Quiet Grainless Backgrounds
In addition to the Reference's tonal balance, the latest version excels in providing more resolution. With the The Essence Reference-II power cord, your system's noise floor will disappear into oblivion. Cryogenic processing renders the Reference-II absolutely grainless. Close your eyes and it's not hard to imagine yourself at the original recording venue!
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