@cruising44
FYI, it may take for ever to burn-in/break-in a power cord by just using a piece of audio equipment to burn it in. Especially a piece of low powered equipment like a DAC, transport, or even most SS preamps.
What works great is to use refrigerator or a dehumidifier. You will need to buy a NEMA 5-15R to IEC C14 adapter.
Plug the power cord into the wall power outlet. Install the adapter to IEC female connector on the power cord. Plug the refrigerator into the adapter. Leave the power cord connected to the refrigerator for 4 or 5 days.
Example of the NEMA 5-15R to IEC C14 adapter:
https://tripplite.eaton.com/nema-5-15r-to-c14-adapter-10a-125v-black~P002000
As for this:
He also recommended a power outlet that the Hospitals use as a foundation which will grip the plug without fail.
You have to be careful what you buy today. Most hospital Grade duplex receptacle outlets made today have a galvanized steel supporting back strap. Bad for the sound of audio equipment plugged into it. That includes Hubbell.
FWIW, you can buy an extra heavy duty commercial/industrial grade duplex outlet that has the same contacts and body as the hospital grade outlet minus the green dot and a beefed up ground contact. And you can find one that will not have a galvanized steel supporting back strap.
Look for an outlet that has not nickel plated brass contacts and a non nickel plated brass back strap.