For hot and neutral use solid core silver (the larger the better) in cotton sleeve with shrink tubing on outside. Use solid core copper (one or two sizes larger than silver). Silver coated plugs from wattgate. I was a skeptic as well until I tried this recipe. After that I upgraded all my power cords, umbilical power cords and even some internal power wiring. I am not smart enough to explain what causes the equipment's sound to be impacted by that short piece of wire, but silver is the best conductor and cotton is one of the best dielectrics. I am skipping detailed descriptions about the improvements these cables made in my system so all the naysayers don't have to feel obligated to comment. If your system is good enough and you have tweaked interconnects and speaker cables as much as possible - upgrading power cables will make you shake your head in disbelief!
Best DIY power cable. Why not make?
Ok perhaps I don't get it. You have hot, neutral, ground and connectors. I am looking for advise from those that have found the secret sauce in making power cables or at least those that have had great success. With all the quality cable and connectors why not make your own? I refuse to pay $2,000 plus for a power cable that would take a hour to build. I am seeking your guidance and suggestions. Thanks!