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Power Cord for PS Audio Power Plant Premier?

I recently replaced my power conditioner with a PS Audio PPP. The old unit's cable had the 20A connector, so I installed the PPP with a PS Audio Statement PC expecting some synergy. While much better than the old conditioner in terms of definition, extension, and "Hi-Fi" characteristics, with the combo there is an emphasis on upper mid/low treble that does not wear well. I tried a JPS Power AC, much richer lower mids and musical flow, but rather dark on top. The PSA cord may just have a long burn-in, but I'm curious what others might have found specifically complements the PPP - or not. Say under $1000 for the sake of argument.

Dedicated 15A AC line, but plenty of compact fluorescent bulbs and a few dimmers in the house. Current demands are low - SACD/CDP, TT, phono stage, passive pre, Bel Canto Class D 150 wpc monoblocks.
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I don’t have many aftermarket power cords left, but tried out an old PSAudio 12 gauge Lab cable, Wireworld Aurora, and a Cardas Golden Cross.

None improved things overall over the stock power cord, but in the interest of adequate gauge and ease of use, I’ve been making my own power cables , 4TC for source components, and 8TC for some class A smallish power amplifiers and a thousand watt plate amplifier for bass.

With some 8TC I made a 3 metre power cable for the Powerplant, and it’s doing something I never came across before- good stuff got better and the mundane stayed that way.

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