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What Bryston says about power cord...

for their amps and preamps...

It's the email response I got after inquiring about power cord I lost while moving.

"In general, Bryston has seen no reason to use anything other than a high-quality AWG 14 cord with an IEC connector and three-prong plug. We can supply these (which are original equipment) for $15 each + a small shipping charge.

Some customers seem absolutely determined to spend insane amounts of money on "special" power cords; after spending that money, can their assessment of what they gained be trusted?

If you can't find AWG 14 standard cords in your area, contact us to order them."

Also, REL manual says 'Only use the power cord supplied'.

When you buy a power cord for a equipment, do you actually check with the equipment manufacturer first? or just do it.

Following was my email question,
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Hi

I'm using 3B SST and 5B ST for stereo and HT.

While moving, I lost the power cords supplied by
Bryston, so I'm currently using some cheap unknown
power cords. I was thinking about getting some nice
aftermarket power cords, so I didn't bother to find it
hard.

I know from the manual that you recommend not using
power line conditioners, but what about power cords?

What do you reccomend?

The one I'm considering is PS Audio Prelude.
http://www.psaudio.com/products/xstream_power_prelude.asp

Will using good after market power cords imporve or
reduce the amp performance?

Is the power cord supplied by Bryston supposed to
perform the best for the amp? Should I try to get
power cords from Bryston if they are lost?

Thanks.
eandylee
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nsgarch
2,524 posts
 
Almost all manufacturers say the same thing as Bryston and REL. I mean, think about it: What if they said something like "Using a high quality aftermarket power cord may improve the performance of your new XXXX"

Besides begging the question "Well why didn't you supply a better PC in the first place?" (money, stupid!) Also, recommending you use only the supplied cord limits the manufacturer's liability: If anything happened to your unit while using an aftermarket product recommended by the manufacturer, they would still be responsible for damage or injury (even if the cord wasn't the problem.)

So you have to read between the (legal) lines of such statements.
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onhwy61
5,150 posts
 
It's also possible that these manufacturers haven't heard the huge and dramatic improvements in sound quality that numerous audiophiles swear they've heard after spending large dollars on after market power cords. May be that Bryston and REL don't see the market opportunity to offer Mk II Signature Reference versions of their products with "upgraded" power cords. Apparently, some companies won't do anything for a dollar.
bday0000
266 posts
 
Krell also says: Only use the power cord supplied.
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yioryos
723 posts
 
Nsgarch
Regarding aftermarket PC's ,well I say yes to them what the hell almost all audiophools do ,I mind as well joint the crowd.But seriously don't you guys agree that the audio companies are interested in selling products (amps for example) that sound the best possible and if that nice powercord gave them that extra edge they would include it and CHARGE for it.Or perhaps give you an option to have it .
I bought my first Virtual Dynamics PC's about a month ago I am not sure about their performance yet but they sure look nicier and fancier than the stock ones.
My humble opinion
Regards
George
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
save your money. the wire that leads to your outlet comes from the same mines and manufacturers as that 500 dollar power cord.
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