Looking for a very focused power cord


I've been a cable junkie for the last few years now. I've had power cords from Stealth, Electraglide, Gutwire, Argent, and BMI (and I'm not talking about their entry level cords). I've developed a nicely holographic and detailed sound. However, I recently threw a TG Audio Silver into the mix because it was cheap. WOW. It certainly doesn't have the tonal colors of the the other cords, sounding a bit plain or "solid state" but, it soundstages way better than these other "better" cords.
I'm hoping some of you audiophiles out there can turn me on to other power cords which have this ability to recreate a very well defined/outlined soundstage with pinpoint images but, has a warmer, wetter sound while still remaining in control (no bloat or smear or fat bass).
Thanks for your input. Oh, please keep the used price to about $500 or below.
lcherepkai

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Thank you for your recommendations. Sounds like I'll be trying out the Fusion cables when finances allow. Your insight is appreciated.
About the Nordost cords....I haven't heard the newest cables. I have done some listening with the Red Dawn and SPM speaker cables and owned the Quattro Fils IC's back in the day. I've read several reviews of the Valhalla, Shivas, and Vishnus but, I haven't heard and I don't remember anyone saying these were warm or full bodied cables. Extreme rez with pinpoint images? Yes! But not warm. If your experience with these new Nordost power cords has shown them to be warm and full bodied, please let me know. Thanks.
Neal,
I have a Fusion audio Enchanter on the way. If that doesn't do the trick, I think I will try the Brahma. I've always missed that great soundstage/focus since I gave up the Quattro Fils. The Valhalla's cost more than my components so that's out of the question. Thanks for your post.
Well, I just added a Fusion Audio Enchanter to my system.
I'm using it on my PS Audio P-600. I like what I'm hearing very much; excellent detail, very good soundstaging, and it has done away with the occasional glare I was hearing in my system.

So, I have a couple questions for those who have multiple Fusion cables. Is is worth the expense to add another of the Enchanter cables or does the Predator get you there for less $$$ and how does the source cable compare to the Enchanter?

Also, has anyone had a chance to compare the Fusion cables to the Lessloss powercords? Thanks.
I was wondering about the Lessloss and the Dynamic Design cables mentioned above. Would you consider these cables to be laid-back, up-front, or of a neutral perspective? For reference, I consider the TG Audio Silver to be significantly laid-back and the Fusion Audio Enchanter to be slightly laid back. Also, I am about to upgrade speaker cables and am looking for a very focused cable with a slightly distant/relaxed presentation. Any ideas?
Thanks for the help.
Sherod: My system is this (presently): I have a Consonance SACD 2.0 as source. I run the tubed RCA output into a JAS Audio Array 2.1 (805/300B) which drives the satellite portion of my custom speakers (they look like Legacy Focus/ 2X6" midbass, metal dome mid &tweeter from Eton and 2X12" NHT subs per side) I run the solid state XLR output from the SACD 2.0 into a Alchemist Product 8 integrated amp which drives the subs. However, I recently acquired a Consonace Calaf (w/Ediswan 5358's) which should replace both amps (more a matter of convenience than sound
as the JAS has a magical midband). RCA interconnects are Creative Cable Concepts 12.0 and balanced ic's are Pure Note Cerulean. I presently have a Fusion Audio Enchanter on a PS Audio P-600 which powers everything. I'm experimenting with power cords elsewhere so nothing else is certain location-wise. I've been playing with a Virtual Dynamics Nite Platinum on the SACD Player or with the BMI Hammerhead Gold MK I which I normally use there. On the amp, I've been using either a TG Audio Silver of an Argent Audio Brujo. ( I did have almost all Argent cables but, with these speakers, it was too forward and bright).
The subwoofer amp gets whichever power cord that is left over.

Presently, I have the crossovers pulled out of the speakers are I run Anti-cables from each driver out of the speakers and to a position just behind my component rack where I have short runs of Electraglide Silver speaker cables running the satellite portion and Anti-cables running the subwoofers!!! I hope to simplify soon.
I'm probably limited to about $500 (used) on the speaker cables. I'm perfectly happy to get good cables for the satellites presently and run Anti-cables below, upgrading them as finances allow or biwired cables are also fine as long as they are well endowed below. My speakers are surprising light in the bass region even though they have 4 12" NHT subs.

Sorry for so much info; as I said, I am simplifying soon.
I see it's been well over 2 years since this posting was active but I thought I'd offer my experience on focused power cords since then as it may save another time and $$$.
Of course my system has morphed numerous times since then but here are a few of my favorites in the focused cable camp.

Top of the Heap: 6Sons Audio Golden Eagle w/Acrolink plugs

2nd tier but still excellent: Wolff BOHICA, 6Sons Audio Windigo,

3rd tier-very good: Wolff Gain, Sunny Cables P600 w/Oyiade or IeGO plugs, Cerious Technology (also upgrade plugs)

Another option, if you have a cable of promise but it's not quite good enough: experiment with other plugs and don't hesitate to combine different plugs on the same cord.
I often use a gold plated plug on one end (the IeGO 8085) and something else on the other end--preferably an Oyaide 046 or a rhodium-plated solid silver IeGO 8095. I don't think the plugs much effect focus but they certainly improve detail and tone. Good luck!