Power Cable Suggestions

Build an inexpensive but effective DH Labs pc. If you can't hear a difference after about 100 hours break, stick to the stock cords. Only connect the shield at the wall socket end. Try both ways, shield connected or shield floating.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32836702517.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.1f604c4dLmxvXK

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649740795-dh-labs-bulk-encore-ac-power-cable/

@ vinylvalet ~ Thanks but I am DYI impaired!!

You're welcome.

Would my Tesla get from 0 to 60 faster if I use an SRX power cord? Is the stock cord good enough or will performance improve with a $10,000 aftermarket power cord? Would my heater get warm faster and air conditioner cool like a breeze off a lake? Will my audio system have a huge jump in music reproduction, like I'm sitting in a theater with the musicians surrounding me?

That's the craziest things I've heard.  I am laughing out loud.  Thanks for the humor.

I would go for the Liquid Metal power cord instead. Seems sexier to me.

In my opinion: High performance = optimization of all aspects.  Pick whichever hobby you like. 

WireWorld Electra 7, excellent value

Having seen both the WW Electra 7 and AQ Thunder mentioned here, if you can find a Thunder used close to your budget, go for it. I just obtained a Thunder a week ago and installed it on my preamp replacing a WW Electra 7. Major difference and improvement over what is a very good Electra. For an amp, you may also want to consider either a PS-Audio AC-10 or AC-12. Those are available on the used market at pretty good prices. I use the lower level AC-5 on my Parasound amp and it does an admirable job. I tried the Electra on my amp, but thinner and less bass. My AC-5 is clearly the better match there. Hope that helps.

@ chrken ~ Thanks for your experience. I did end up with Transparent Reference Powerlink MM 2x power cords for the monoblocks. Still searching for a power cord for the CD player at a price I am willing and able to pay.

@dnb4,

Try Zavfino Majestic PC. I have recommended this PC to @dalims4 recently and he was quite pleased with its performance on his server. 

https://zavfinousa.com/collections/power-cables/products/the-majestic-occ-power-cable-12awg

How do you the Transparent Cords sound?  

@mdrone - It has been awhile since I installed the Transparent PC and don't recall there was a big difference in sound other than more punch in the low end.