Does an aftermarket power cord matters for Amp?


I am currently using the stock power cord for my VAC Avatar tube integrated amp. I have upgraded my cdp's power cord (given the trigger-down theory with source component) a while ago with a Synergistic Research A/C Master Coupler and had good results. I have been wondering if I should do the same for the Amp and question if it really does make a difference. If so, is it significant and worth the investment?
stevenkc

Showing 1 response by zspradlin

Yes, An after-market PC will make a difference. If you are skeptical of this, find a company that has a 30-day money back trial policy. As for a company like this, I would recommend a company in New Jersey called Virtual Image. Their power cables are called the Pile Driver and the Sledgehammer, Pile Driver being the better of the two. I use V.I.'s power cables on all of my components (Pile Drivers on my CDP & pre and Sledgehammer on my amp). If you are interested in trying the V.I. cables, you can e-mail Al at [email protected] .

I personally have never tried a Synergistic Research PC, but I have tried the Ensemble Mega's, which I am told are better than the Synergistic, and the Sledgehammer just flat-out smoked the Ensemble cables.

If I can be of any further help, please feel free to e-mail me. BTW, Virtual Image also makes some killer interconnects!!!