AC Power Cord and Krell Pre


I have a Krell Evo 202 preamp. The manual says to use the power cord supplied with the preamp. I can understand that instruction both for liability purposes and for assuring a satisfactory connection. But would a high quality aftermarket power cord actually improve the sound? If you think so, which cord or cords?
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Showing 2 responses by jmcgrogan2

Many manuals say many different things, whether you agree with the manufacturer is up to you. For instance, I am a fan of tube gear, and my manual says that the best tubes are sourced from the manufacturer of said gear, which are modern day hand picked Chinese tubes. I have found that NOS tubes from Holland, Great Britain and the USA sound better than hand picked modern Chinese tubes.

There is no answer to your question if you do not want to experiment. If you choose to believe Krell, and use the supplied cord, you will be happy. However, you will never know whether a MIT or Transparent cord would improve the sound if you do not try one.....in your own room using your own ears.

FWIW, IMHO the power cord makes a bigger difference sonically than either the interconnect or speaker cable. Unfortunately, there is no one cord that is all things to all people on all systems.....it's all about synergy and personal taste.

Cheers,
John
I'm not a fan of Krell products. That being said, I do have several friends who own Krell gear. They all seem to prefer Transparent or MIT power cords and cables.

Cheers,
John