Want to stick my toe in the "power cord" pool...

daddyjt

I recently acquired a McCormack DNA 225 for a very reasonable price. I am loving the amp more every time I listen to it, and I am thoroughly impressed with its build quality. The only thing I find odd, is the power cord that came with it seems of relatively small gage, considering the output of the amp.

Which leads me to considering an upgraded power cord. In complete honesty and disclosure, I have never been a believer in high end power cords. HOWEVER, I am willing to admit that that is an ignorant point of view, having never used a high(er) end power cord, and experienced the potential difference for myself. SO, if anyone has an old higher end power cord kicking around, I'd like to give one a try. I don't know that I'd be willing to go above $200-$300 for my first one, so if any of you have one you could let go in that range, let me know...

Thanks for your consideration.

BlueFox

I started with Pangea, but once I experienced a Shunyata Venom power cable I was hooked. The Venom HC for amps is in your range, new. The Cable Company will give you a few dollars off.

Good luck.

https://www.thecableco.com/Catalog/Power-Cables

daddyjt

Good lord... I thought $600-$800 was the upper limit. Therefore, I thought $200-$300 would put me almost in the mid-range. I am determined to try one, and I appreciate the source. If there are no members looking to sell one, I will order a new one.

Thank you!

DaveHo

Take a look a Cullen Cable, namely the Gold. There are several of us here that have numerous cables from Patrick, and we are quite happy.

afterburnt

Screw the specs

[Deleted User]

how about a ps audio detect first? (or with DSkips WW)

tonyb

Harmonic tech pro11, even Steve McCormack himself suggests upgrading the power cord. Buy used and save some coin, new prices on cables is ridiculous.

EndersShadow

I'm a HUGE FAN of PS Audio, and Wireworld.

I've owned Pangea and while nice, the connection just wasnt as tight as I'd like at the IEC. The thicker cables would NOT twist either without a TON of extra cable and area to bend.

I sold my Pangea AC-14, and both AC-9's and moved to all PS Audio AC-3's. I wouldn't mind a PS Audio AC-5 at some point, but am super happy with the AC-3's and they are well under your budget of 200-300.

Another option as mentioned by @DSkip is Wireworld stuff and they are good as well. He's a dealer so he can get you whatever you want from their menu, as it were. Also Cullen Cable, which I have no experience with, so cant recommend a specific model but its an option....

Those 3 are well within or below your budget by a fair mark.

Lastly Mark I know you have to remember @helipilotdoug makes and sells custom powercables.... so thats another route open to you, and I think you still run some of Dougs IC's in your system too

Legender

Even a brand new low end $100 Shunyata Venom will make a difference. Like you I was not a believer until I tried it. Try it and you too, will become a believer.

tonyb

http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649364141-acoustic-zen-tsunami-plus-power-cord-6-feet-15-amp/

Legender

Plenty of options in your price range here.

http://www.tmraudio.com/products/power-cables

A simple power cable upgrade can make huge sound changes. Highly recommend a little toe dipping... but after you hear it, you'll be taking the full plunge I'm sure.

rooftop59

Can't believe no one has linked thread: http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/178085/treasure-trove-of-goodies-for-sale-two-daughters-getting-married-this-summer#latest

MIT shotgun AC1 is right in your price range but much more new...

MrBuhl

^^ that's your huckleberry! ^^

mikeyb128

I've noticed a greater difference with power cords on my source components. The least difference I noticed was on my amp. But I think it all comes down to how the power supply is designed. Not saying there wasn't one, because there was, just to as dramatic as the others.

lightman1

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mikeyb128

Yep2 wrote: »

Kimber pk10 is worth a mention.
Used $$.

I've actually ditched my 800$ power cords for all diy cords a friend of mine makes. All in at about 300 bucks a cord (6 footers), including furutech rhodium connectors. They smoked my store bought cords in every category.

lightman1

Well sheeit..... I'll take some boogered up #10 drop cords...saw them up and add some chromium cabonate male and female terminations on either end.
$187!

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lightman1

Yep2 wrote: »

lightman1 wrote: »

Well sheeit..... I'll take some boogered up #10 drop cords...saw them up and add some chromium cabonate male and female terminations on either end.
$187!

Thats the "Farmer's Tan" talking...
Dont knock it till you try it.

Damn your eyes, Judas.

daddyjt

rooftop59 wrote: »

Can't believe no one has linked thread: http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/178085/treasure-trove-of-goodies-for-sale-two-daughters-getting-married-this-summer#latest

MIT shotgun AC1 is right in your price range but much more new...

I pmd the seller of the AC1 to see if it's avail...

[Deleted User]

Are you somewhat handy ?

http://diyaudioprojects.com/Power/diyMains/

daddyjt

I have purchased the MIT AC1 from Greg - I am excited to try it out, and I will definitely post my impressions.

I sincerely appreciate all of the suggestions. I am very handy, and have a rather extensive electronics bench. However, As a self professed power cable "skeptic", I feel that my first impression of the difference a power cable can make should come from an established "known quantity". I have other MIT products, and I am thoroughly impressed with their build quality and attention to detail.

Thanks again for all the great info - sounds like i may be heading down another fork of the rabbit hole...

lightman1

I keep eyeballin' the Wireworld cords. They have some good reviews on their entry level goods.

daddyjt

rooftop59 wrote: »

Can't believe no one has linked thread: http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/178085/treasure-trove-of-goodies-for-sale-two-daughters-getting-married-this-summer#latest

MIT shotgun AC1 is right in your price range but much more new...

Thank you for the lead on this cable, btw

rooftop59

No problem man! Hope u enjoy it. And definitely post your impressions!

mikeyb128

If the power cord is anything like their cables/interconnects, then you're in for a treat. Hopefully.

kharp1

I think I have a few older Shunyata's laying around, let me check.

[Deleted User]

all this power cable talk had the effect of a couple more PS Audio cables on the way.
Thanks.

Gerres26

Now this has me thinking...is my setup good enough to warrant an upgrade in form of a power cable? Im running b&k gear through 1.2tls, what do you guys think?