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power cables where do I start?

I want to see what a power cable(s) can do for my modest system.

I just dont know where to start as a brand or component.

Suggestions please.

Will look for used. Will be budget minded. 

Current system:
Rouge 99 preamp
Odyssey Stratos mono amps
Vandersteen 2ce with vander subs
Rega cd and Rega Dac
Rega RP1
Hero interconnects
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mattmiller
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Signal Cable "Magic Power Cord" very nice for the money which is not a lot, very thick and stiff though and heavy so add a couple xtra feet for whatever u think you'll need.

http://www.signalcable.com/

Matt M
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unfairlane
140 posts
 
 Try to diy some powercables mede from 12awg solid core. It might open your eyes
bigbobbydmoney
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I use hospital grade power cords ($20) and a Furman 15i power conditioner. It's all about clean power to protect your investment. 
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unfairlane
140 posts
 
Stranded wires can`t give you clean power
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instlouis
91 posts
 
To the original question, I would start with ...:
1) DAC
2) Pre-Amp
3) Amp
4) Transport or CD Player 
5) Turntable and/or Turntable Pre-Amp  
6) Power re-generator or conditioner  ( Yeah did that one also ) 

..and I agree with gdnrbob and went with ZU Mission cables. 
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