Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier


I have a new Accuphase P-4600 amplifier and am looking for a power cord to replace the stock. So far I’ve tried the Cullen Crossfire and the IceAge OFC Frankencable. While both cables have worked well on my source components they have not performed better than the stock on the amplifier. So to those who have Accuphase amplifiers what power cable has worked for you?
 

As I mentioned in other threads Accuphase strongly recommends that you use only the stock cord and so far that has been the best. The. other two have resulted in a darker sound with less soundscape openness. 
 

I’ve been trying to stay under $500 for the cord but would be willing to go a little higher if it improves the amps performance. 

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Showing 3 responses by rtorchia

Because I don't believe in power cords the OP told me: 

@rtorchia

You clearly do not know how to listen or listen to music and recordings that would never allow discrimination, have a system that can’t resolve the differences or have never tried a better cable. Cables make a difference. Sometimes not for the better but they do make a difference and when you get the right one the improvement is clearly evident. 

 

I am 73 years old and have been a music lover and audiophile for over half a century. During that time I have owned numerous classic and high level components. Many of my friends were audiophiles and heard their equipment. I was in the music and hi-fi business while in college and graduate school. Yes, I listen to a lot of music and don't take kindly to being told I don't know how to do so. Yes, I owned some fancy power cords that I was extremely pleased to sell. Why? Because I didn't hear an iota of a difference. But I must confess that I am an ASR enthusiast and believe in science. I readily admit that these designer power cords look beautiful, but don't sound any different than a standard power cord. That is a legitimate opinion and many audiophiles subscribe to it. 

The OP was very gracious about my criticism of power cords so we can agree to disagree. But to the person who said I was arrogant I beg to differ. What can be more arrogant than to dismiss science in favor of pure subjectivity? I think the OP would be best advised to put the money into speakers where improvements are audible. I hope he will read some reviews and comments on the unjustly maligned ASR. I thought my comments might be useful because I did the power cord thing hook, line, and sinker. Then, after a lot of listening and afterwards reading, realized it was nothing. I willingly admit that some of these luxury items look very cool but that isn’t why people buy them. Show me a measurable, quantifiable difference, something other than what the manufacturer supplies, and I will look again.