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Newbie Power Cord Question

I wanted to replace the stock power cord on my 60 watt integrated amp and was wondering if I should purchase $200 new cord here on A'gon, or purchase a used cable for $100-$200 already broken in?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Again my budget is under $200!

Mik971 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

01-06-09

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01-06-09 Turn back now-while you can!-it only gets worse. power cord ... Klipschfan

01-06-09 Wait for a used flavor 4 vh audio ( or do a diy from vh audi ... Thorman

01-06-09 It's true. power cords are expensive and seem less influenti ... Jamiek

01-06-09: Photon46
You don't give us enough info to give informed advice. What kind of integrated amp? What comprises the rest of your system? Power cords, like all wires & cords, are system dependent and there's no "one size fits all" answer. If your system is of sufficient quality and resolution, you may gain great advantage with a new power cord. You might also find it a waste of money in the context of a different kind of system. For what it's worth, I found power cords to offer more bang for the buck improvement than any other cable upgrade. But that's just been my experience. Obviously, others have had the opposite experience.
Photon46 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

01-06-09 Photon46 makes some good points; more info would help. given ... Fpeel

01-07-09 Try the cheapest but best secure feeling cord that i tried f ... Mechans

01-07-09 The ps audio xstream plus sc is made of single crystal(conti ... Rodman99999

01-07-09 Sorry about the lack of info. i have a bryston b-60sst integ ... Mik971

01-07-09 Fpeel the synergistic master is indeed a classic as it was ... Tabl10s

01-07-09 I would strongly suggest you buy the virtual dynamics nite p ... Jimyork

01-07-09 . hi jimyork... i agree about the vd nite, an excellent pri ... Istanbulu

01-07-09 Hi ed, the nite is stiff but adjustable to any set-up req ... Jimyork

01-07-09 I'd also recommend the virtual dynamics. another high perfor ... Photon46

01-07-09 If you purchase a new power cord for $200 and you get a $200 ... Cyclonicman

01-07-09 There is a nordost shiva power cord for sale on audiogon for ... Cyclonicman

01-08-09 Tabl10s, my comment about the classic status of the master ... Fpeel