my experience with power cords has been ok. I bought the 12 + from Triode audio lab for my Conus Magnum integrated. This are not the top of the line. the difference was some what noticeable in terms of energy from voices and other instruments. just like if you gain a few more watts to your system. The issue I have with after markets inter connects and power cables is that they have an initial impression and when you get aclamaited to them you don't notice or forget them. Don't get me wrong I still believe we should continue to strive for that perfect nirvana sound we all want. Its just that spending thousands of dollars in cables is not the way to go. its the pre amp, amp, cartridge speakers that has the most noticeable and lasting improvement to your ear. Just my 2 budget conscious 2 cents. but I agree experiment and let your ears make the decision.
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I certainly have, personally, experienced the improvement power cords can make on amplifiers...how about their value on other items, such as preamps with external powersuppies, and phono preamps....I know better than to apply layperson logic, which doesn't always work in audio, but it would seem that items that draw less "juice" would be less prone to changes in power cords....thoughts welcomed, but experience more interesting to me.....thanks
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