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What Power Cord can improve clarity and bass slam?

My price limit is around $1K new or used. The new pc would be plugged into a dedicated line(12-gauge Romex)using an Oyaide DX/WPC-Z wallplate. My amp is a Valve Audio Predator/Mullard CV-2493-Northstar Sapphire CDP and Focus Audio FS8 speakers. Cables are JPS Labs-Superconductor Q/Plus. I would be replacing an Opera Audio Ella Baby pc on the Predator. Want to improve clarity in complex passages, add bass slam/definition and create a more open/liquid presentation without giving up speed-resolution and neutrality which are my systems strengths. After many hours of research here is a list of power cords that could work.
Cable Research Labs-MK 2
DH Labs-Red Wave
JPS Labs-Kaptovator
Silver Circle Audio-Vesuvius
Stealth Audio-Cloude 99
VooDoo Cables-Black Diamond Dragon
Your comments regarding these power cords would be appreciated along with any other suggestions. Look forward to your responses!
dayglow

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budburma
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I have a big bias towards BMI. After trying many cords in the past, they have been the best for me in all applications. There is a Hammerhead MKIV for sale here and it is an excellent contender. After a lot of trial and error, I would have to say you really never know what is going to match, but when you find it, it's obvious.

Of the ones you listed, I have listened to the Stealth, Voodoo, and DH labs. The Stealth Cloude 99 full was great on the Cary tube preamps I have own. Very fast, articulate and extended with surprising authority. I would recommend that one for you to try on your tube gear.

Have fun checking it out!
budburma
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Dayglo looks gone from his own thread?
So, if you are out there, hope this is helping.
I have to go with jmcgrogan2 on the copper. Most of the time, I prefer a mix of metals and, for whatever reason, an amalgam of sorts. I don't know what you would call Siltech (I know, no copper), but loved that in the past...oops! i/C's, not P/C's. My bad!
Nick sr-Bad syntax and grammar definitely throws me off, too. No bueno.(and dayglo)-
Older Elrods would fit the budget and the bill as long as they aren't too physically hefty for you. I thought the EPS3's were linear, quiet, extended and detailed with no grain and great bass heft wihout any tubbiness. THey come up from time to time at good prices.
Enjoy the tunes.
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