What PC with Clayton M100 ?

I think the stock power cords are pretty damn good. Better than most stock power cords. IMHO, power cords make less of a difference on the amps than on preamps and front end components. I've used Shunyata King Cobra V2's, Elrod EPS-3Signature's and currently Cardas Golden Reference on my M100's. I kept'downgrading' money-wise to put the money elsewhere in my system. When switching back to the stock cords I was always surprised by just how good they sounded. I only went with the Cardas GR p/c's because I have my M100's plugged into a Running Springs Audio Duke power conditioner, which uses a modified 20A Cardas Golden Reference power cord and has Cardas internal wiring as well. Sort of a synergestic thing.

I would say there are better ways to spend you money than upgrading the M100's p/c's. Spend it on front end or preamp p/c's or interconnects, or just music.

Regards,
John

I'd recommend saving your money for the AA Capitole. That's an excellent cd player, which can also be used as a preamp I believe. This is where I'd spend good money on a power cord. I've found that digital front ends seem to benefit the most from high end power cords.

I would have to agree that external power conditioners do not really help the sound. They do provide me with peace of mind surge protection though. FWIW, I've found the RSA Duke to have the smallest effect sonically on the amps, almost like running them straight into the wall. The Duke doesn't dull the transients like the PS Audio UOHC or the Shunyata Hydra 2. So while I'll agree that running them straight into the wall is the cheapest option, I've found the RSA Duke to provide the least amount of negative impact while providing peace of mind. As I do like to leave my M100's powered up 24/7, and I'm not always home.

Well if the sound is awesome to you, then I wouldn't worry about it. Go get the AA Capitole and relax. Your thread started about power cords. They do make a difference. Better? Not always. I found the Elrod EPS-3 Signatures sounded the best, but not worth the money investment over the stock cords, IMHO. The power cord upgrade is not a night/day experience on these amps, is what I'm trying to say. Sometimes I even wonder if it's just in my head. A power cord change on a cd player can make a huge improvement, noticeable. The p/c change on the M100's was extremely small. Enjoy what you have. How's that?