Amp+Cords or New Amp, best bang for $$$

Your equipment is pretty nice stuff already; you'll find that changing to the "right" cords can significantly enhance what you already have. I validated this fact myself when I had assembled some highly-rated hardware into a rig that sounded pretty lame. That's when I realized that "everyone's playing around with AC cords, interconnects, & speaker wire" so I tried it. It takes a lot of experimenting with various cord-combinations. When you finally find yourself a nice musical combination, you won't believe what your present rig is actually capable of. I myself am still amazed at what cables can do! You'll end up with a collection of leftovers that will then go up for sale to the next experimenters. Buy used when possible, so then you won't lose a bundle of $. Cable Co. was somewhat useful for me, but kept suggesting to try the cheaper stuff which just wasn't doing the trick. Taught me a lot about "what I don't want" though. Ended up buying a number of used high-$ cables & cords; sold some, & kept some others in my collection for further experimentation. Have fun Meta!

Meta: Interesting to note that most comments are related to the PC. I think if any of the posters have comments on the current amp vs the Levinson might be useful for him. I have no experience with neither so I can not help here... A PC in my experience could improve (or worsen) a piece of equipment within it´s performance window but won´t be able to bridge a big gap in performance that two units of different quality level might have. Regards

I have found that the FIM Power cords can make a larger difference than changing amps in many cases. I suggest you try a FIM Gold power cord on your amp. I do not hesitate in saying this as my personal experience with these cords made me a believer. I was about to purcahse 4 Power snakes (KC v.2) when I compared them to the FIM. The FIM was so much better, I was actually embarrassed that I had taken the Snakes to audition against the FIMS. They are the REAL DEAL. What ever you decided to do I wish you the best. Regards, Mike

Interesting question, and I have one suggestion. Buy a pair of Transcendent Sound T8 OTL monos for around $4000 and forget about power cords. Bruce Rozenblitz says that his design is such that a $5 stock power cord is no different than a mucho dinero power cord. And I have verified it to my satisfaction. The sound is the same (and wonderful sound it is) with his stock power cords or fancy (read expensive) cords.

Metaphysics: I agree with all the posters who said to put the $ in the amp. You will gain more sonic improvement with a great amp as opposed to great power cords. Once you settle on the amp you want, you can always then by trial an error marry it with the proper pwr cord. P.S. IMHO your BAT walks all over the Levinson. The OTL's Viva mention might be interesting...Lush Mids.