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Do Pangea PC's really outperform standard PC's

The question is how much do you have to spend to outperform the included PC cords supplied with most components.

I ask because I just bought a Pangea AC14SEII PC for $50.00 Supposedly this model services only auxiliary components, like CD player's; DAC's; phono boxes or pre-amp etc. BTW,They also introduced a AC-9MKSEII power amp cord for sale price of 150.00 for I meter.

Six years ago, I purchased an Acoustic Zen Tsumani Plus PC which I use with my integrated amp. In all truth, I am not sure if this cable really mades a difference in the sound in terms of a quieter or blacker background. Do you have to spend $600-1000 for a PC that truly lowers the noise floor. I paid about $200 for the used/mint AZ Tsumani Plus PC
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keithtexas
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My experience with the Pangea have been generally positive for their price points. I have both an AC14SE and an AC9SE.

The AC9SE really added bass extension and a nice top end detail as well. But ultimately the bass is noticeably more loose than that from better cords and the mids and highs, although better than a stock cord, were slightly diffuse compared to higher quality cords.

The large gauge of the AC9SE appears responsible for the increased bass response over standard cords, but I do NOT agree with the generalization that 'cords below a given gauge' don't make much difference.

Much more important than size/gauge is a cord's materials, construction, geometry/design, conductor type, metal purity, dielectrics, and plugs/connectors.
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