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Best Power Cord with CD Player-

McCormack DP2--matched with Conrad Johnson (power amp and pre), power conditioner, and Vandersteen Quatros--Question: have not found a power cord to tame down some of the "brightness" I find in system-my current mix of power cords are just too much for CD player or Phono-they are fine for Pre or Power Amp, but with CD Player they clamp down pretty much on the sound---I simply want a nice cord that is clear, clean but takes some of the "edge" off--not dumbing down the sound or blurring distinctions---but some finesse. I am sure somebody out there has plenty of opinions--
bluesnbike1954
jp1208
502 posts
 
I really like the BMI Hammerhead Gold mk5 over many that I have tried.
jl35
3,982 posts
 
I also like Audience with CD players. I believe that the included power cord is usually not one selected by or designed by the engineers.
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jedinite24
1,503 posts
 
My vote is for the MAC (My Audio Cables) HC Power cord. It has helped out tremendously on the CDPs I've used them with and they won't break the bank. I think MAC also now has Source power cords that are an improvement on the HC Power cord.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
Tube_guy,

Looking at your post, it looks like you may have been responding to my post, not Jafant's. I just missed it until now. If it was my post, than No, you don't have to unplug the IC's. Just turn off and unplug any components in the system that you are not using. If you do have an offending component, you should be able to hear it right away. If you are not sure or undecided, there is probably nothing to worry about. Don't obsess over it.Its not an issue in most systems. Its free and easy to try so thats why I recommended it.
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