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Accuphase E-5000 factory power cord good enough?

I have Accuphase E5000 plugged into my Equitech son of q jr. balanced power supply. Sounds great and I have had the Equitech for a good 15 years now. Everything is dead quiet, not even a hiss coming from the system. Just started thinking about power cords and if it is worth it, I’m in the U.S., if that matters. Thanks

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duketbrd88

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erik_squires
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I will add that while I usually buy all my AC parts from Parts Connextion, Leviton makes an excellent 90 degree hospital grade connector that can really help in space limited areas, like behind a bass trap and the wall:

 

https://amzn.to/47UkdNM

erik_squires
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OP:

My favorite source for cables and connectors is below.  I don't need more than 14 gauge, so the DH Labs Encore 3 is my preferred cable.  I'd rather have 14 gauge shielded than bare 12 gauge:

 

 

erik_squires
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I like to DIY AC cables using shielded cables and nice connectors (not Wattgate).

The main thing I look for really is shielding, as I feel it helps reduce noise induced from all the WIfi/Ethernet cables running around a home entertainment center.  I use a Furman power conditioner, which is great at reducing AC noise, so from that point where I know the AC is much cleaner to my integrated is fully chielded AC cable.

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