SMc Audio Virtual Reality Engine Preamplifier VRE-1 User Manual
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Tuning the Stealth power link cable
Your VRE-1 uses a custom-built power-link cable from Stealth Audio Cables.
This cable includes a carbon-composite sleeve that will slide along its length.
The position of this sleeve has a “tuning” effect - moving it will affect the sound of
your preamp to some degree. I find the effect to be significant enough to bring it
to your attention. You may or may not find it meaningful in your system, but I
suggest that it is worth investigating.
In my listening tests I have found that a “golden ratio” tuning adjustment seems
to work well. The overall cable length is around 62” (157.5cm), and this places
the sleeve at about 24” (61cm) from one end (see photo below).
As always, I encourage you to experiment. I have also found that turning the
cable around (exchanging the ends) made some difference in the sound - a bit
more “laid back” in one direction, and a bit more dynamically lively in the other.
There is no explanation for this - the cable design is completely symmetrical (you
are also free to call me crazy if you wish ;-)
Have fun, and enjoy your music.