HMS Energia Suprema power cable

hongkongfoufou

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Hi all,

A friend is always talking about HMS Energia Suprema power cable.NCF connector
So I decide to try it.
Furutech FP-55S Limited Edition with NCF connectors is very good cable, but...

I receive it today.
So I test it on my Grimm CC1.
The match is Furutech FP-55S Limited Edition with NCF connectors vs HMS Energia Suprema power cable.
It's funny, I thought there was not much difference.
Big mistake, the HMS Energia Suprema power cable has changed the sound of my Grimm CC1.
I use Grimm CC1 in slave mode with AES.
AES cable are Furutech Digiflux XLR and Furutech Digiflux XLR NCF.
There is no doubt : HMS Energia Suprema power cable is better than Furutech FP-55S Limited Edition with NCF connectors.
Voices are more human, the 3D is bigger.

I test it more long time this week-end.
 

Diasoft5

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Thank you for the reminder. I just ordered a HMS Energia Suprema in 2m, even though I have never heard it compared. I would say that here in Germany the Suprema is the most popular high-end power cable. I know people who have simply equipped the whole equipment with it without further ado. The company of Mr. Hans M. Strassner (HMS) is about 5 miles away from me. You can find quite a bit of smart and detailed technical talks and interviews from him on the internet. I was always a bit skeptical about the Suprema, since it is only made of OFC, even if the stranding is very complex. Of course, the tests are all extremely positive. In this day and age with the elaborate streaming routes and all the LPSs, you can never have enough power cords. It will come under already.

Suprema.jpg
 

gajgmusic

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I bought their interconnects many years ago and liked them a lot. Herr Strassner was always very helpful when there were any questions. Glad to hear the power cables are good too.
 

Diasoft5

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So, the cable has arrived. I have ordered the FI28/38 plugs, since I will not go down the rhodium road. Let's see what I will try after the burn in yet. FI46/48 in gold or silver interest me. K1600_20221111_180535.JPG
 

hongkongfoufou

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@hongkongfoufou . Can you tell us about HMS vs Hijiri Nagomi/Takumi? Thanks
For the moment , I compare Furutech FP-55S Limited Edition with NCF connectors and HMS.
First test:
Hijiri Nagomi Vs HMS Suprema connected to the Esoteric K-03Xs.
Furutech FP-55S connected to the Grimm CC1(first Version).
Mark Levinson N360S.

With this configuration, between HMS Suprema and Hijiri Nagomi, if there are differences, this are subtiles. I would say: the differences aren't evidence.
I prefer not to lose my time and decide to try HMS Suprema with another component.
Please, I only do this test in 5 minutes, just the time of one song.


Second test:

Hijiri Nagomi connected to the Esoteric.

HMS Suprema connected to the Grimm CC1(first Version).

Mark Levinson N360S.

There is no doubt.
It's better with HMS Suprema.
I have more 3D. I am very impressed because I think I have changed my CD player, but not, this is the K-03XS...
I stay with this configuration.



Third test:c:
Furutech connected to the Esoteric.

HMS Suprema connected to the Grimm CC1(first Version).

Mark Levinson N360S.

I prefer listen more CD.
It seems I have more dynamic, but it is my first impressions.


So I will do other tests.
 
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gentcan

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For the moment , I compare Furutech FP-55S Limited Edition with NCF connectors and HMS.
First test:
Hijiri Nagomi Vs HMS Suprema connected to the Esoteric K-03Xs.
Furutech FP-55S connected to the Grimm CC1(first Version).
Mark Levinson N360S.

With this configuration, between HMS Suprema and Hijiri Nagomi, if there are differences, this are subtiles. I would say: the differences aren't evidence.
I prefer not to lose my time and decide to try HMS Suprema with another component.
Please, I only do this test in 5 minutes, just the time of one song.


Second test:

Hijiri Nagomi connected to the Esoteric.

HMS Suprema connected to the Grimm CC1(first Version).

Mark Levinson N360S.

There is no doubt.
It's better with HMS Suprema.
I have more 3D. I am very impressed because I think I have changed my CD player, but not, this is the K-03XS...
I stay with this configuration.



Third test:c:
Furutech connected to the Esoteric.

HMS Suprema connected to the Grimm CC1(first Version).

Mark Levinson N360S.

I prefer listen more CD.
It seems I have more dynamic, but it is my first impressions.


So I will do other tests.
Thanks @hongkongfoufou . Appreciate your sharing with us. Have a nice weekend mate.
 

hongkongfoufou

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Third test:c:
Furutech FP-55S Limited Edition with NCF connectorsconnected to the Esoteric.

HMS Suprema connected to the Grimm CC1(first Version).

Mark Levinson N360S.

I confirm I had more dynamic but the female voices are a little shrill.
I don't like it.



Test 4 :

Hijiri Nagomi connected to the Esoteric.

HMS Suprema connected to the Grimm CC1(first Version).

Mark Levinson N360S.

It's the best combination.
I hope to have a second HMS suprema to test it with the K-03XS, but I can't.
I have only 1 HMS Suprema.

Female voices are beautiful.
 
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hongkongfoufou

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I have forget a big essential point.
I have done all the comparaison with a Furutech Flux 50 NCF (G) between source and power cord.
I have one Furutech Flux 50 NCF (G) for each source.
 
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