Opinions: PC's with strong lows roll off the highs


In the past months I've been trying quite a few different power cords in my setup. A fellow Agoner that is very knowledgeable about power cords stated that power cords that support strong low end performance generally roll off the highs. More and more, that experience seems consistent with me too. I'd sure like to find a reasonably priced cord (closer to $500) that can support powerful low end performance and maintain extended highs. Do you have an opinion on this based on your experiences? We know this is all system dependent, but have you found a power cord that can perform both frequency extremes with no roll off?
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Among my cords I have 2 Flavor 4's; one has the Gold furutechs. very good cords.
Knownothing, for me no, the Flavor 4 cords do not roll of the highs or the bass. I'd say the Flavor 4 does not emphasize either extreme. They have good bass and good highs as well.

I have consulted the Cable Company in the past.
Sherod, the System:
Blue Circle BMPH – Lessloss pc
Modwright Sony 999- Xindak FP Gold pc
PS(power supply) 9.0 - DCCA Ref Master pc
Raysonic cd128 -Lessloss pc
PS Premier- (dealer-given cord)
Acoustic Zen Ref Matrix IC’s 2 sets
Blue Jeans balanced IC
Reimer Wind River GS speakers
Acoustic Zen Sartori SC
Blue Jeans Sub IC's
Hsu vtf2 mk2 sub -Ultimate Outlet- Signal Cable Magic pc
Earthquake Supernova v12

Cord I'm looking for is for the Premier. Ozzy, I tried the SR Tesla T3.
Grant, before I placed the order on the T3 and returned the demo, several days went by, and with additional time the sonic presentation changed to something I could not live with. (this was with over 300 hrs of break in on the cord)I experienced listening fatigue that actually made my ears hurt. Changed my mind on placing the order.
Very funny story Dave! Jim, I may have to re-visit the Flavor 4. Joe, I can't bring myself to spend $1k(plus) on a power cord. Sherod, I don't know of anyone doing a Premier mod, and I'm not a diy-type audiophile. But the mod sounds like the ticket. Maybe Cullen will eventually put together a mod for the Premier. Thanks guys.
Audphile1: no on the Shunyatas. I used to own the Diamondback and Copperhead. I'm trying combinations of different cords as you suggest. Right now I'm using a Purist Dominus Ferrox, 2 Lessloss, and 2 Flavor 4's; I have a MAC HC and a Black Sand Violet Z1 lying around.
Wow, I must say this thread is taking some sharp twists and turns. Musicfile, I have already tried DCCA cords, and they are very good cords. Audphile, I've had 2 Audience cords in the past. I wouldn't mind trying the Transparent MM but that cord costs more than I'd spend retail. Maybe when it starts to show up here.
Audphile1 and Sherod, thanks for your suggestions. However, Tvad (Grant) isn't the one seeking recommendations on power cords. That would be me. Grant did post earlier in this thread the suggestion of a Purist Dominus cord. To his credit, he has quite a bit of experience with a variety of PC's. Audphile1, as far as the suggestion of the Audience and Volex cords, I've had both in my previous systems, and at their price I think they are great value performers. Sherod, I would have to say that Parasound's recommendation of a 12 gauge cord for their high power amp is a bit of a surprise. I have felt for a while now, that a thicker heavier gauge pc (10 gauge at least) would be the most appropriate for high current applications like the HCA 3500.