Thanks guys. I wondered why I never saw posts here on Audiogon about this subject. Vandersteen owners cover most everything with deep appreciation and understanding. Stock power cords have always been subpar, to say the least. I actually forgot the pair at the seller's house and have substituted one of my many stock cords laying idle. Perhaps this 5A cord is different. I'll go retrieve it soon. I am off to the Vandy site to read Q&A :-)
Paul
Paul