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Shunyata Zitron Cobra vs Transparent Reference G5

I have a nice offer for a 2nd hand Shunyata Zitron Cobra 20A version power cord and a Transparent Reference G5 power cord (15A version), which is better for ARC Ref 6? Please note if I take Transparent Reference G5, I need to use a Shunyata 15A to 20A IEC converter (I already have this now). THX
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lostbears
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 I have all ARC Ref gear including a Ref 5se.  I use Shunyata Zitron Alpha HC power cords on everything. It is an extremely good match. I have felt no need to upgrade. The HC (High Current) version is better than the regular for pieces that have lots of tubes. I have not tried the Cobra power cords but I would imagine they would work well. Before I had the Alpha HC I had the Shunyata Black Mamba HC. They also worked really well. I would not use a 15 to 20 amp converter.


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lostbears
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 The HC is a better power cord than the analog because of the sheilding. It was also more expensive then either the Anolog or Digital. I talked with Grant at Shunyata a few years ago and asked him about the different power cords. He told me that the HC would be best with my ARC Ref gear. The Ref gear has a lot of tubes and can benefit from the HC cord. 


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