Power cable for ARC CDP


I’ve been using the stock PC on my ARC CDP and I’m looking for suggestions (especially from ARC owners) for an aftermarket power cable. I’ve been told that the stock cable is very good quality, but of course there’s something better out there.

The CD3 mk2 is a SS deck and very detailed so I need a cable that will keep the warm timbre of my system intact. Unfortunately, my preamp is single-ended so I can’t take advantage of ARC’s balanced output. But my preamp and amp mate nicely using Cardas Parsec IC’s and Pangea PCs, and l know the dynamics of the CDP can be improved.

The components are:
ARC CD3 mk 2
Rogue Perseus Magnum
Sunfire 300 amp
Blue Circle Thingee FX2 conditioner
Dedicated AC line
2 Furman power strips
2 Blue Circle filters to amp

Having reached my spending limit on upgrades, my budget is $200 or under. Any help is much appreciated.
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Fildor...The CDP is 15 amps.

To all...So far, I like what I'm reading about the Powerchord; very good reviews.
Thanks all. I went with the Audience Powerchord for the CDP.

And thanks to you, Jl35...Terrific 3D imaging plus CDs sound so smooth now, so much more like analogue. I plan on moving up the ARC CD chain eventually, but right now I'm looking to buy another Powerchord.
Yes, Joey. The AC-14XL looks like a new design, but I'd like to see some reviews before I buy. The good thing about AA is the 30 day return policy.
There's a AUDIENCE PowerChord original for sale here, also a CARDAS CROSS PC in my price range.

Jl35... what did u like about the Audience with the CD3?

I should mention that I listen to classical almost exclusively and that means dealing with the sound of "massed strings."
I have considered that, Joey. I have a thread out there looking for info on the Pangea AC-14 XL.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/Pangea-Audio-AC-14-XL-Power-Cable/productinfo/PGAC14XLI/#.Uw-j215yEt5

As far as the new Audience, in my system it's in a different league than the Pangea, but it should be at $400.
That's why I'm interested in the new XL; if it has a new design, it may blow away the lower Pangea's.