Power Cords - Just Say Yes

I had a dedicated circuit added a couple of years ago with a Porter Port and I couldn't tell the difference. It finally occurred to me that my 18 awg stock power cord made that investment a bit ridiculous so I might as well complete the chain. I could have done it for less money and probably should have picked up a Pangaea from Amazon with free shipping but I really wanted to look at my dealer in the eyes as he told me "you're going to notice a difference". He did in fact say that but I still didn't think I would be able to decipher the difference. After all, I went from spool speaker cable to Chord Company Carnival to Audioquest Rockefeller without ever noticing a difference. I haven't had a hearing test in a long time but I do know my hearing isn't all that good. That's why I was a bit shocked with this power cord. I'm never going to chase cables because it doesn't make sense to me. I'm glad I have pretty speaker cables with batteries in them but the power cord gives me a
sense of pride in myself. For the first time I feel like a got something for my money. This is in my system which isn't all that resolving. I might be able to hear differences in speaker cables in someone else's system, just not mine. That's a good thing for me because it's one less area of concern.

I just had a bummer moment. I bought a Pangea Ac14se and it doesn't work. There's a problem with the component end. I have to wiggle it to get it to maintain power. I thought I must have hosed my cdp power but when I put the stock cord back on and gently move it the problem doesn't persist. I'm a little concerned about the quality control with the Pangea cord. I might return it and get an Audioquest NRG2. That would be about the Max Id spend for my modest system (cdp). I bought this cable through Amazon from Audio Advisor and one of the twist ties was off the cable. That kind of makes me wonder if Chinese laborers smoke pot for lunch or I was sold a used cable.

Hi everyone. I didn't realize this was still going. I did end up replacing the power cord on my CDP with a Audioquest NRG2 back in November and didn't notice any significant change if any at all. I was hoping for some eye opening experience like I had with the Rogue. The NRG4 is one of the most significant upgrades I've made.

Fuses might be my next investment and I may try the KT120's but I also have to swap out the top to my amp to fit the larger tube.

I can't believe I'm getting into tweaks. You have to be careful, but I can see where when you get to a certain point an upgrade shouldn't necessarily always be a component. I'm good with room treatments and speaker placement so this stuff is just fun and a non stressful way to make adjustments.

If you don't believe a power cord could possibly make any difference in your system, keep what you have and enjoy yourself. I would still be in your shoes if it wasn't for a close friend that I trusted who told me I would notice a big difference. If I had never done it I wouldn't know and I'd be just as happy as I am now, but with a little more money in my pocket. It's a hobby after all, and I'm glad i didn't choose rock or stamp collecting.