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Best Power Cord

I am in the process of replacing my MIT Z cords on both my Bryston 9B THX amp and my Wadia 850. The system that the 850 is in has synergistic cables throughout and a Master Coupler for my Pass X-150. The Bryston is in my HT system and I use a combination of Nordost I/Cs and HT Pro 9 speaker cables.

Any thoughts for power cords for either or both of these components would be appreciated. I am thinking of perhaps a Black Mamba for the 850, but have read mixed reviews of that P/C. I also am thinking about a BMI Whale for the Bryston, but have not heard the whale yet. Any other cables I should be considering. I would like to stay in the sub $600 (used) price range.
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dekay
5,551 posts
 
Hdm: Do you really wan't more details from Natalie? Think about it.
rcrump
427 posts
 
Hdm, I have sold a few of the TG power cords, about 7,000 in the past 18 years :-).....I think Natalie's point is well taken though as that 20 year old recipe cord still beats up the bulk of the aftermarket cords out there....Conversely, one is always better off getting a better component than any fancy wires as the wires really should be the icing on the cake....
denf
241 posts
 
Hey guys!

I've heard/owned the Whale Elite, Wireworld Electra, Black Mamba, and most recently Virtual Dynamics "Audition".

The Acoustic Zen "Krakatoa" had the slight edge, in all parameters, at least in MY system.

But hey, they were ALL pretty darn good -- are we splitting copper hairs yet??

Having fun & driving my wife crazy in Ohio...
natalie
404 posts
 
hdm
I have gotten over the need to spend big cash on cables.Thanks to the likes of Bob Crump who have their prioroties in order.
I cant belive how many people I see attaching a 1k cord to a 1500.00 source.
hdm
1,062 posts
 
Natalie: I've never really had to get over that "need" as I've never spent more than $200 on a power cord or $150 on an interconnect. But that doesn't really qualify me to make a statement that the cords I own are as good as any $1000 cable out there, as I haven't (and suspect you haven't either) tried them all.
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