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One Cord To Rule Them All

I'm seeking advice for a power cord to go from the wall outlet to my PSA P10 power regenerator. It needs to be 1.5M / 5 ft. and have the ability to pass 600 watts for many hours per day. My current PC is a Pangea AC-9, and my budget is about $200 to $300. The candidates I have so far are: Pangea AC-9 SE Mk ll, Audio Envy Ocean 3, or a PS Audio AC10 (used for about $300). Any thoughts? ... Thanks
koestner
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thyname
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@lalitk  +1
mitch2
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Well, it looks like there are 2 camps here. One says keep what I have because before the P10 "wire is wire" and the other half thinks it all matters.
And a third camp that also believes "it all matters" but need not be more than what is optimal for the job.   A 7 to 9 gauge power cable is likely larger than the romex in your wall and should deliver the current just fine.  Good connectors and shielding would be a plus.
koestner OP
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Lalitk: You are exactly right. I should find out for myself. I think the Mega 3 is the one to try. Plus there is a 45 day trial. Since this is my only hobby, I can, and should, try it out.  Thanks to all, except that guy who kept "schooling" me about the watts. :-)
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lalitk
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@koestner 

There you go! I forget to mention the 45 days trial. I have invested over $5K in AE cords and yet to return a single cord.
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cakyol
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@clearthinker,

You seem to have some sense.  Do not try and argue with the $1000/power cable crowd.  You will never win.

I just use 20 cents/ft  Romex wire and it works perfect :-)
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