powercords

my experience with power cords has been ok. I bought the 12 + from Triode audio lab for my Conus Magnum integrated. This are not the top of the line. the difference was some what noticeable in terms of energy from voices and other instruments. just like if you gain a few more watts to your system. The issue I have with after markets inter connects and power cables is that they have an initial impression and when you get aclamaited to them you  don't notice or forget them. Don't get me wrong I still believe we should continue to strive for that perfect nirvana sound we all want. Its just that spending thousands of dollars in cables is not the way to go. its the pre amp, amp, cartridge speakers that has the most noticeable and lasting improvement to your ear. Just my 2 budget conscious 2 cents. but I agree experiment and let your ears make the  decision.

I can say that I upgraded my whole system in Nordost Frey2 power cables along with a QX4 and QBase8 and it has made a significant difference in my sound. No question. 
I started with stock, went to Red Dawn and then graduated to Frey2. I don’t understand the argument against improving the power cables. If you don’t want to spend the money that is one thing. But trying to convince anyone that better power cables don’t work is a real losing argument. The balance between improvement and cost is an individuals choice. They work!

My equipment is the following:

Paradigm 3F
Rega Planar8
Mcintosh MD 1100 phono preamp 
Simaudio 740 preamp
Simaudio 760 ampSimaudio 780D streamer/Dac
Nordost Frey2 interconnects
Nordost TYR2 speaker cable 

Hi,
powercords have influence on anything, from wall outlet to tt motor to poweramp.
Quality of material, length, gauge, plugs all play a significant role.
Negatives include longer breaking in time and as many things they do not come for free.

Many years ago (and I'm giving my age away here), before specialist power cords were widely available a cheap upgrade here in the UK, was to use a 13 amp kettle flex. Much better than the standard offering, provided you could cope with the standard 3ft length. I got hold of some brown ones which were a nice match to Meridian 101/105's.