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Power Cable Suggestions Needed

Like the title says I’m looking for a few power cables.  Right now between my preamp, amp, streamer, dac, and conditioner I have two Shunyata Venom 3s. I’m looking for a cable that will help tighten up the bass.  Maybe even a touch lean in the bass could be good for my setup right now.  I worry that cables with this kind of bass could also lean to the brighter side in the upper mids and treble. I’d like to avoid that if possible.  My budget, 100-200$ per cable, isn’t much and I know I can’t expect miracles.  When I added the two Venoms it was a very substantial improvement, and Shunyata is definitely on my radar now. I’d be happy with more of their cables, but curious if there’s brands that are known for a more detailed, controlled bass response.

brylandgoodman
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carlsbad
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A good, large awg cable will ensure your amp can make all the bass it can make.  but whether that amp makes bass like you like it is up to the amp and speakers.  Power cables as a bass tuner is a fools errand.  

If the bass sounds different on 2 cables, then one of them is too small.

Jerry

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jerryg123
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Here is the link tweek1 mentioned. 

Amazon.com: Audiophile 10 AWG HiFi Power Cable 125V 15A Single Crystal Copper US AC Main Supply Cord Rhodium Plated NEMA 5-15P Plug IEC320-C15 C13 Connector for Speaker Subwoofer Turntable Amplifier. (6.6Ft/2M) : Electronics

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jerryg123
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Just picked up 2 of these for a secondary system. 

 

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jerryg123
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Just an FYI on the Amazon cables, they are junk and going back. Zavfino here I come. 

mrdecibel
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I do not know your other components / room, but damping / mass coupling the components tightens bass dramatically. Of course, room acoustics plays a big part. In other words, many things can tighten bass.

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