Ideas? PowCords for deHavilland GM70 SETamps


My system is about as complete as I could want it. Some tell me Power cords make a huge difference. Hopefully someone with experience w/ S.E.T. amp could lend me a hand. These are 50 watters. They currently are using Zu Mother power cables to a Sound Application Power Conditioner. Source is APL 3910 (tube output) CDP direct to them. Zindak Gold speaker cables and Green Mountain Continuum 3 speakers.
Thanks in advance, Tom
carmantom
We have the APL 3910 as well, Tom. The Electraglide PC's work beautifully on source equipment. We're running a Mini Khan Plus, and might try the Ultra Khan or Epiphany at some point. The Michael Wolff cords are excellent as well, though not quite as open sounding as the EG in our system.

Oddly, with our SET amps, the only conditioner-like component that has worked well is the Aural Thrills Power Box. Can be had for around $100 used/on auction, and our SET amps sound a bit more relaxed and airy when run through that box. Our 50W triodes are running directly into the wall. We've tried perhaps five other conditioners, as well as the PS Audio P-300, and found every one of them to smooth over the music. Try direct to the wall and please post your thoughts once you've had some time with that configuration.
Regards,
Howard
I've had good results with Audience Power Chords on my Antique Sound Labs 1009-DT 845 monos (60w/ch).

That said, I recently switched to Silent Source power cords and couldn't be happier. They present a quieter background than the Audience cords. Also, there's more air and definition in the mids and highs. These aren't huge changes, but they are noticeable when you compare the Audience and Silent Source side by side.

6ft Audience cables are approx. $250 here on A'gon. 6ft Silent Source cables are approx $375.

Two great power cords, two different prices. Hope this helps.
I can tell you that I went from Zu Cable Mother to VH audio Flavor 4 and enjoy a considerable upgraded sound. Great cords for a bargain price!
I got my Bel Canto SET40 plugged into the wall with a VH Labs Flavor 4 and a Virtual Dynamics Nite on my source. I like what I'm hearing! Big, open sound!
I have always found a good isolation transformer helps on SET and OTL amps. A shielded PC is preferred, IMO. I use the Pure Note PC, FWIW.