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Benchmark AHB2 Power Cable Upgrade

I have a pair of Benchmark AHB2 amps and use the Speakon connectors that are right beneath the IEC power input.  Has anyone found that a power cable upgrade is beneficial?  If so, what cable has a small enough female IEC to fit since there is very little room when using the Speakon connectors and most specialize power cables have too large of a connector. 

I do understand that Benchmark recommends their standard locking cable, but I’m interested if anyone has found an improvement using another power cable.

Thanks for the input.

timothy_m
timothy_m OP
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Thanks for all the commentary. The system is pretty resolving and that's what is special about the AHB2 amps.  I tried Signal Cable Silver PCs with narrow body Furutech IEC connectors and can't say there's any difference over the stock cord with these amps.

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jmeyers
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Today, I tried, for the first time, an Audience forte 3 power cable instead of my “go to” Shunyata Venom 14 power cable. The forte 3 provides much better flexibility and sound quality at least good as the Venom 14.

yyzsantabarbara
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I have a few of the Audience forte 3 and like them on some pieces. However, I did not notice a difference with the AHB2 and the Audience forte 3.

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