Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i


Looking for help on finding a better sounding C-7 power cord for my Node.  I have read about Audioquest, Pangea, Cullen, Shunyata, etc.  I have even looked at making my own.  Any suggestions or experience with good C-7 cords would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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@buschmann, the reclocking by the iFi sure helps reduce jitter, but not all SPDIF cables are created equal. 
The design, construction, length all contribute to sonic differences in cables; eg, soundstaging, dynamics, fast attack, etc. I've tried several cables with my CDP and Node2i running through the iPurifier, each was different.

So I guess I'm saying you get many benefits using the iFi by reducing jitter resulting in a smoother, more dynamic sound. So the cable probably is less important. So I went for the cable that sounded the best for my system.



I'm very pleased with my Cullen C7. I also auditioned 
Wireworld, which was excellent, but the Cullen has such an expansive soundstage.

I’m using the iFi SPDIF iPurifier as well between Node2i and dac. I have an upgraded Swagman Labs LPS and the sound from the streamer is so much better than a stock Node. Spacious soundstage, black background, more detail with smoothness in the highs.
A very worthwhile upgrade in addition to an aftermarket C7.



+1 @buschmann. I was told years ago that digital cables make a difference and I've experienced it myself.

I had the same result, the WW presented a more forward image than I wanted. Excellent sonics; detailed, dynamic, music with weight. But But I wanted more of a 3D soundstage for classical music and the Cullen C7 had it along with great dynamics. Less detail than WW but a sense of realism.