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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
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I agree with Chris. I have gone the route of trying various power cords and find that they act more like tone controls, either making it brighter, softer, puchier, flatter, boomier, etc. I have since went back to all stock cords. Each piece of gear now sounds as the manufacturer designed it to. Now it is easier to match your entire system because you are not altering the sound. And I couldn't be happier.

Enjoy,
Mike
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