PC recommendation for McIntosh 501's

Thanks Theo - I'll check out usedcable.com

Pops, I'm curious to know what cables you've tried as I have heard your "stick with stock" suggestion mentioned before.

If it helps, I'm open to anything in the sub $1,200 per cord range.

Thanks to everyone for the input thus far...

Yeah, I'm running two dedicated circuits, one to front end components and the other amplification. Perhaps adding a power conditioner to feed the front-end will make a bigger positive impact at this point.

I'd still like to see what improvements others have experienced by upgrading the power cords on their 501's. Keep 'em coming.

Well, I finally settled on a pair of Python CX's as I've been enjoying a recent speaker upgrade aka Focal Diablos.

Somewhat skeptical as to how much better things could get, I'm honestly amazed at the improvement the Pythons have made and all within 2 hours of installation. I'm looking forward to further improvements over the next few weeks.

It hard not to sound cliche, but yet again, another veil has been lifted. Top to bottom everything is more coherent and life-like with greater clarity. I am hearing textural details and overtones with certain instruments and vocals for the first time; on recordings I know well. Dynamics and instrument scale have also improved. The list goes on.

Why did I wait this long to swap out my stock pcs...who knows? But man this is a fun hobby! Next up...power conditioner.