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Power Cable from wall to my conditioner?

Hello, I have dedicated house lines and PS Audio receptacles for my stereo system.  I use an Isotek Aquarius conditioner that came with Isotek's entry level power cord.  I would like to find a better power cord to serve my conditioner but something that won't break the budget. I want a cord that will not restrict electrical flow and deliver all the open power it can to my Isotek which, in turn, serves my entire system.  My components are:
Old Wadia 581(rarely use anymore)
deHavilland Ultraverve preamp
Bryston 14BSST power amp
Bluesound node 2i feeding a Chord Qutest DAC
Purist anniversary bi-wired cables feeding B&W 802 diamond speakers
The tubed deHavilland serves to "warm up" and give air to my systems overall sound (this is the sound I like).  I wonder, do I want a copper configured power cord for the Isotek, or a copper-silver or something else?  Any ideas.  I understand that many of you may think "you just have to listen and go from there"...of course that is the bottom line.  But my thinking is maybe some of you might have strong feelings about which way to go and could help narrow the search?  Thank you, Jim
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pokey77
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@pfeiffer 

The Syncro would be great but it is 1.5X the cost of the Aquarius. Another lower-priced option is the IsoTek Optimum. I have several of these and really like what they do. They bested PS Audio P3 and P5 cords as well as Nordost Heimdall 2 on both my amp and my preamp; I would not go back for sure. I’m looking to get another Optimum for my server next.
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kingbarbuda
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My recommendation is (without taking into account your current experience with cables and your budget) is to explore cables that have frequent resale here and on the other secondary market platforms. This way if you try one, and you find something better, you can sell the outgoing cable easily. Those brands would include Audioquest, Shunyata Research, DH Labs, Zu Audio, and others. Personally I use on my systems, Audioquest Tornados and Shunyata Delta HR cables going into PS Audio PowerPlants. 
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kingbarbuda
513 posts
 
*correction of typo: that is Delta NR (not HR). 
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samzx12
1,216 posts
 
I would take the advice of renting some cables from The Cable Company.  They usually give good advice and have very good knowledge of component matching.   Is there something missing in your system or would like to change? 
4diagrams
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Aftermarket power cable = waste of money
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