Affordable Power Cords

How's that VD Power 3 cord working out for you? I had one of the first Power 3 cables that Rick made back in early 2002. I just got in one of these newer generation Power 3 cords and after 50 hours of break-in, I am very impressed. I have it on my vintage Pilot 402 receiver in my bedroom system and it sounds better than anything I've tried on this unit before, including some very expensive name brands.

Break-in will probably be anywhere from 150-250 hours. This is just an educated guess based on my personal experience with numerous power cords with adequate dielectric. The dynamics, midrange openness and high-end extension are usually the last things to flesh out. Most power cords go through a one step forward, two steps backward roller coaster ride during their break-in. Also, take note that the Power 3 is a 12-gauge conductor cord. Some power components( i.e. conditioner, amp, etc., which require high current) might prefer a larger conductor cord. Once your Power 3 is broken in, experiment with it on a lower current component like your Cd player, tuner, etc.

Sorry, my mistake. The Power 3 is a 14 gauge( actually smaller than the 12 gauge I previously stated) solid copper conductor.

Well, Cleaneduphippy. I'm glad to see that you have your system up and running. Let us know how the cord sounds after a few weeks of break in. Happy Holidays.

Abucktwoeighty,
Welcome to the wonderful world of power cord and interconnect upgrades. You might now experiment with connecting the power cord directly into the wall, if it is still plugged into your Monster conditioner. Also, upgrading your wall outlet to a better quality outlet, i.e. Porter Port, will make a nice improvement as well for you. Enjoy the music.