This is an old thread, but borrow a few cables from your dealer for a weekend. I had my wife blind audition the stock cord vs Shunyata vs. Nordost Blue Heaven. I am a very rational guy, so highly doubted there would be any difference in power cords. But the difference between the 3 was obvious, much more so than changing a DAC. Shunyata was big upgrade from stock, but Nordost was even better. This is all system dependent, but for me power cables make a much bigger difference than interconnects or speaker cables.
Power Cable ~ $300 - Which to get? Nordost, Audioquest, Furutech, Shunyata, Zavfino?
I just upgraded to an Audioquest NRG-4 for my amp, which already has made a bit of a difference, however, I am getting a new Audioquest Power bar/conditioner, and wanna connect the entire thing to the wall (will be wired nicely later).
I was told to get the best cable I can get from the power strip to the wall... hence looking for a mid-range power cord, say between $300-400 and not too bulky with some flexiblity... what do you guys recommend? Audioquest Monsoon? Nordost Blue Haven? Furutech, Shunyata in that price range... or Zavfino which is the only one making OCC cable in that price range! Even if a bit higher it's ok, as there are always specials here or there.
Any ideas? Suggestions?
I was told to get the best cable I can get from the power strip to the wall... hence looking for a mid-range power cord, say between $300-400 and not too bulky with some flexiblity... what do you guys recommend? Audioquest Monsoon? Nordost Blue Haven? Furutech, Shunyata in that price range... or Zavfino which is the only one making OCC cable in that price range! Even if a bit higher it's ok, as there are always specials here or there.
Any ideas? Suggestions?