{"id":8059,"date":"2023-10-12T11:47:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T15:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/?p=8059"},"modified":"2023-10-12T11:47:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T15:47:46","slug":"how-to-upgrade-your-amplifier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/how-to-upgrade-your-amplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upgrade your Amplifier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frey-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frey-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frey-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frey-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frey-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frey-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Frey-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As hifi enthusiasts, we shell out big money in order to purchase the components that will give us the best possible sound. A lot of deliberation goes into our purchases: design philosophy, technical specifications, build quality, ease of use, cohesion, aesthetics, budget&#8230; These pre-purchase considerations are very important in order to determine the right fit for our systems. But did you know that your consideration shouldn&#8217;t stop at the purchase?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nordost provides several tools that ensure you maximize the potential of your new component. These include the audio cables and accessories that create the basis and foundation upon which high-end systems need to be built.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s say that after doing your due diligence of researching and demoing various options, you&#8217;ve purchased an amplifier. You have lived with your amplifier in your system for a few months. You have become familiar with its characteristics and have identified the benefits it brings to your hifi system. Now it&#8217;s time to see what that component can really do when you give it the best chance to flex its muscles.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maximize your amplifier&#8230; consider upgrading the following (all of which can be found at your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordost.com\/where_to_buy.php\">local Nordost dealer<\/a>\u00a0\ud83d\ude09) :\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Power-Cord_15A-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8065\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Power-Cord_15A-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Power-Cord_15A-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Power-Cord_15A-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Power-Cord_15A-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Power-Cord_15A-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Power-Cord_15A-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordost.com\/power-cords.php\">Power Cord<\/a>:<\/strong>  It is crucial that you run your components with the best AC cables available. Nordost\u2019s power cords are optimally designed and use proprietary technology so that current is not limited, noise is reduced, and\u00a0amplifier\u00a0output is cleaner and more dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-analog-interconnect_XLR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8066\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-analog-interconnect_XLR.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-analog-interconnect_XLR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-analog-interconnect_XLR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-analog-interconnect_XLR-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordost.com\/analog-interconnects.php\">Interconnects<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong> A thoughtfully designed and meticulously built analog interconnect enhances signal transfer between your audio components with as little loss as possible. Nordost\u2019s precision engineering and top-notch materials preserve the integrity of the audio signal, resulting in improved clarity, detail, and musicality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Speaker-Cable_Banana-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8067\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Speaker-Cable_Banana-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Speaker-Cable_Banana-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Speaker-Cable_Banana-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Speaker-Cable_Banana-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Speaker-Cable_Banana-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Frey-2-Speaker-Cable_Banana-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordost.com\/speaker-cables.php\">Speaker Cables<\/a>: <\/strong> Nordost\u2019s signature flat cable design eliminates strand interaction, optimizes mechanical resonances, and decreases skin effect,\u00a0making drastic improvements in system performance. Introducing this upgrade will minimize signal degradation, enhancing the overall coherence of your music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Sort-Kone_3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8068\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Sort-Kone_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Sort-Kone_3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Sort-Kone_3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Sort-Kone_3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Sort-Kone_3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nordost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Lg-Sort-Kone_3-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resonance control (aka\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordost.com\/sort-systems\/sort-kone.php\">Sort Kones<\/a>!):<\/strong>  Due to their very nature,\u00a0amplifiers generate a tremendous amount of internal vibrations,\u00a0which are incredibly damaging to\u00a0their\u00a0audible performance. 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