Power Cable ~ $300 - Which to get? Nordost, Audioquest, Furutech, Shunyata, Zavfino?


I just upgraded to an Audioquest NRG-4 for my amp, which already has made a bit of a difference, however, I am getting a new Audioquest Power bar/conditioner, and wanna connect the entire thing to the wall (will be wired nicely later).

I was told to get the best cable I can get from the power strip to the wall... hence looking for a mid-range power cord, say between $300-400 and not too bulky with some flexiblity... what do you guys recommend? Audioquest Monsoon? Nordost Blue Haven? Furutech, Shunyata in that price range... or Zavfino which is the only one making OCC cable in that price range! Even if a bit higher it's ok, as there are always specials here or there.

Any ideas? Suggestions?
alexb76

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Triode Wire Labs get consistently high praise and you can have an in-home trial, which is always nice.  Here's a model near your price range and a review...
https://www.triodewirelabs.com/product/ten-plus-american-series/

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0813/triode_wire_labs_power_cable.htm

So here's a curveball.  I've always been intrigued by Mad Scientist cables as they employ some unique features that actually seem to do something positive. 
http://www.madscientist-audio.com/pc-nitro.html

https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/769-mad-scientist-audio-heretical-analo...

Cullen Cables are another high-value cable also not seen here as much and also get consistently positive reviews from owners. 
http://www.cullencable.com/crossover-series-ii/

http://www.stereomojo.com/Cullen%20Crossover%20Power%20Cable%20Review/CullenCrossoverPowerCablesRevi...

If it were me?  I'd take a flyer on the Mad Scientist, but I'm a bit mad myself.  Best of luck!
In addition to the recommendations I made above, I'd give a big +2 to @millercarbon Synergistic recommendation.  You just simply can't go wrong buying an excellent $2k cable for around 300 bucks.  Cables just haven't progressed that much to overcome that price big of a differential IMHO.