I owned an AR Complete integrated a while back and was suprised to see the stock power cord was 18 gauge wire. I replaced mine with a simple Belden 14 gauge unit which I installed a hospital grade plug. Did it help the sound? Can't say I noticed a difference but it just didn't seem right to use 11 gauge speaker wire when the unit's AC is supplied through an 18 gauge cord. Many of the so-called high end amps come standard with 18 gauge power cords.
Power Cord for Audio Refinement Integrated?
I own a relatively new Audio Refinement Complete Alpha integrated amp.
I have noticed, though, that when I tell people this, the first question I am often asked is whether or not I have upgraded the power cable. I have not.
I am naturally interested in gaining additional performance of my unit, but I haven't a lot of additional money.
Have any of you upgraded the power cords on your Audio Refinement/YBA gear? Are you able to recommend a few models that I may try?
I am not sure where I would find such units; the place from where I bought my AR doesn't sell third party cords. Tweeter & Myer Emco (Arlington, VA) don't sell these, either.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
ivyinvestor
I have noticed, though, that when I tell people this, the first question I am often asked is whether or not I have upgraded the power cable. I have not.
I am naturally interested in gaining additional performance of my unit, but I haven't a lot of additional money.
Have any of you upgraded the power cords on your Audio Refinement/YBA gear? Are you able to recommend a few models that I may try?
I am not sure where I would find such units; the place from where I bought my AR doesn't sell third party cords. Tweeter & Myer Emco (Arlington, VA) don't sell these, either.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
ivyinvestor
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