Cardas vs Shunyata power cords question

I tried all the Shunyata power cords except the Anaconda. The best value to my ears was the Sidewinder Gold. But I recently came across a relatively unknown power cord company called DCCA. Since I've been a power cord "junkie" since the beginning, I decided to try out their entry-level $189.00 Extreme cord. After only 150 hours of break-in( it needs 300 hours) I am stunned at the tremendous dynamics, neutrality, soundstage, aliveness, etc. that this cord has provided on both tube and ss equipment. This cord does everything right, but the "dynamics" alone is worth the price of admission. This bargain power cord has soundly trounced very well-known brand power cords that cost $1000.00 and more in my systems. Watch out for this company. This Powerwave Extreme model is a real "sleeper" and IMHO is one of the all-time best bargains in audiophile power cords. The owner, Don, is a very nice man to deal with; very honest and helpful with terrific follow-up after the sale. Highly recommended. P.S. I can't comment on Cardas power cords as I've not had the opportunity to evaluate them.

Hi Waltersalas,
I am waiting for some demos to come in to Don for a possible demo myself. Perhaps the two versions you demo'd are ones Don had in mind for me to try. I have two meager systems, one with a 50W Audio Refinement Complete integrated and the other with a vintage Pilot 17W tube integrated. I can't imagine needing any more than the Powerwave Extreme for these. I would imagine that the next upgrades, the Ref1 and reference would benefit more an amp that pulls a lot of current. I am going to do some experimenting next week of trying the cords on a CDP and a vintage H/K tuner. I'm glad that you like the new Reference version. I didn't know that Don had an "old" Reference version, especially since his company is so new. Have you had a chance to compare the Reference to the Epiphany on your CDP?