Good $250 Power Cord

"... A neutral cable with speed, clarity and dynamics."

- I've never liked the old PS Audio power cables but their newest PS Ausio Perfect Wave AC-5 is pretty impressive and it'd fits in your taste of music.
I like my music sweet, warm, and romantic. So, the AC-5 is now back in the box and sitting pretty on the shelve along with others... It's NOT for sell, though.

You are doind yourself a disservice if you are not considering the Kaplan cables, available at www.tweekgeek.com

Enjoy,
Bob

Some good advice above. I tell ya, Element makes some good powercords in that price range as well.

John

Try whatever your heart desires, then a Synergistic Research AC Power Coupler. I'll bet it's the one you'll keep. Opens up the sound stage, great dynamics and solid, fast bass drive. With or without the active shielding, they are great PCs. You can try most through these guys, then keep the one you like: ( http://www.usedcable.com/cgi-bin/TheCableCompany.storefront/ ) Click on, "Power" then "Show All", and it's really easy to peruse everything they've got in stock. My second choice, in your price range, would be a Kimber PowerKord 10 Gold.

Rodman, nice source. If UsedCable.com has pictures attached, that would be nicer.