What power cord with your ARC AR VS 115?

Hi Shuteye....still looking, I see. I have to say, the stock ARC cords are quite good. I've borrowed them and used them on other gear, and they bested the other stock cords from many other companies...if you do ever find anything let us know.

Thanks for all the input, guys. Chashas1, howdy again. You are right, I'm still looking. From the input you all are giving me, I may end up wasting money. The amp sounds great, but I just can't help but wonder - more quiet space between notes, more definition, better soundstage? - just by adding a power cord. Maybe I am an idiot led astray by all the power cord hoopla.

Regarding AC power, I do know that plugging amp and preamp into a PS Audio Power Plant Premier made a significant difference, as did swapping the stock PS Audio cord for a DCCA Reference Master. But then, the PC that came with the PPP was not of the same weight as the PC that came with the AR.

BTW Pubul57, you have owned some very nice equipment! Your input is valued, as it is a voice with far more experience to draw from than mine. Your input really has me thinking about kicking back and being satisfied with the factory cord. It definitely will be money saved.

I am a stickler for stock power cords. In fact I was disappointed when I learned Audio Research was installing IEC sockets since hard wired is a better connection and as far as I am concerned, the original power cord is the right power cord.

Mike Sanders is a great designer and a smart man. Mike recommends staying away from the Chinese power cords and he claims the U.S. made cords sound much better. I have owned several of Mike's amplifiers in the past. Everytime the power cord was changed on one of his amplifiers the sound was degraded.

I'll second any positive comment regarding Mike Sanders. I still own a pair of Silver Mono 90's that have served trouble free for 18 years or so. Two years ago I called QS to inquire about retubing and Mike himself answered the phone. Very relaxed and informative.