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Power Cables for Class D Amplifiers

Do Class D amplifiers that are very efficient, high power, (ie 600 watts at 8 ohms 1110 watts at 4 ohms) require the heavier lower gauge power cords (10, 9, 8 guage) that we see used on the heavy inefficient high power and high current amps? I ask because the stock power cable that came with my Class D amp was even thinner than the usual stock cord. It's something like a 14 gauge power cable! Is a 10 gauge or lower power cable needed in this ampliifier class as it would be in Class A or AB?
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I used Shunyata Annaconda Helix on my Red Dragon Leviathans.

These gave me the best sound, compared to other PC that were DIY or name brand.

I think the bad rap given to D amps is because those who didn't like the sound used no upgraded PC or did anything to the power.

In my expereience,D amps perhaps are more susceptible to dirty power than most SS and the more forgiving tube amps.

They will let you hear what you are feeding them.
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