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Hi current or source power cable

I have a question, I have a Bel Cantos 3.7 Dac I am wondering if it would be better to use a High current power cable, or a source power cable? 
I ask this question because the Bel Canto 3.7 like some of their other Dac’s, have a separate power supplies.

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thedoc2004

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Why not try and make the determination by listening? Use the cord that works the best. Hurricane is really good. 

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That I don’t know but do know that source cords aren’t recommended by AQ for use on power amps or power conditioners. But your question was around using high current cords on source components. And that is completely fine. 

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I tested 3 power cords on my Aurender N200 streamer. Furutech FP-S55n (10awg), FP-S032n (12awg) and AQ Tornado High Current. I preferred the heavier gauge cables. Currently using the AQ Tornado HC.

AQ Makes “source” version of Tornado and Hurricane. I never tried those. But to @ghdprentice point, it’s worth a shot because different components will react differently to the same power cord. 

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