Try JPS Labs Power AC, about $500, or Kimber PK-10 $200, or XLO PL-1500, $150. In fact, I'm using a PK-10 Kimber on a CA-301 and am quite pleased. I 've heard (on many ocassions)a friend's CA-401 with a Shunyata, can't recall the model, but sells for approximately $1,000. US$ That combo is very impressive. That particular power cord is excellent indeed.
IC's: Kimber Select 1021-SE or 1121 balanced. Friend uses the awesome KS-1030/KS-1130 with his CA-401. The system sounds spectacular! If budget is tight, try the Kimber SELECT 1011/1111 --an all-copper IC, Kimber's entry level SELECT IC. It would be a shame to use anything less on that power amplifier.
peter jasz
peter jasz