Power cable for Arcam AVR400

Never found power cords to be component brand dependent...

Dave

Analysis Plus (AP) is a sonic match for Arcam gear. Happy Listening!

Hi knownothing,

I have tried several "inexpensive" power cords with my Onkyo 885 (Integra 9.8) processor and had the best luck with the old SR A/C Master Coupler, X-series (active shielding) and X2 (better active shielding), the latter being the best. All are a great value used and can be bought from $150 - $300.

Even the non-active A/C Master Coupler (~$150 used) does a good job of improving sound and video quality and can pass more than enough current for your AVR.

Best to you knownothing,
Dave
   

Hmmm, I guess I should clarify my question. Given that an AVR is both a digital processor and an amplifier, have users had more luck with a cord designed for digital use or current delivery?  Any insights based on experience helpful.

Don’t spend more than a max of $150 on any AVR power cord.

ARCAM and CAMBRIDGE make some of the best available AVRs out there but that won’t exclude them from a common deficiency.
(I had ’em in a prior rig...)

As highlighted in my other power cord post reply, because virtually all AVRs lack a high end build quality power supply, (low end Chi-fi components only that are built to the lowest price point available) , resist the temptation to overspend on a power cord as a noble illusion to a further dramatic performance step-up .....it is wasted money with no further improvement to the the $150-ish choices.

Buy used if want a brand name,

with AVRs it’s generally a "just pick one" after-market exercise with no differences in performance other than they all represent a big step up from the junk stock power cord that comes with the kit.

Hell..... even a DIY power cable with solid build cable and connectors ( inter Alia, OYAIDE, FURUTECH, LFD, ) will do nicely.

I would stop my search for a power cable at the Shunyata Diamondback. I think you are limited with the improvements that a better power cable can do with the AVR400. I think you will get more bang for the buck with an improved HT amp or pre-pro. I like the sound of Arcam but I have had many problems with their digital products.