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Upgrading power cable to AQ Niagara 5000?

I have an Audioquest Niagara 5000 - and have found it to be very good.  I am curious - since the unit is highly effective at noise reduction - would it really benefit to have an upgraded power cable serving it? Isn’t that the idea behind upgraded power cords - they’re better at filtering and/or not adding noise.  But, if the Niagara is doing that, any difference from an upgraded cord?

I know I should audition for myself but I no longer live near a dealer who can help me with those auditions so I’d have to buy and return - a hassle for me - and for the dealer.

Thoughts?
Happy holidays to my fellow audiogoners.


 
mgrif104
rodman99999
6,158 posts
 
Probably, your best bet:    https://www.thecableco.com/lending-library       Something to fit most any budget:   https://www.thecableco.com/cables/power-cables.html
mgrif104 OP
351 posts
 
Thanks fuzztone and Rodman.  I’ll try the cable company in January.

Best,
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gshepardbuster
620 posts
 
I also have a Niagara 5000.  I've used a Thunder, Blizzard, NRG 10, and Tornado so far.  Each cord has a different signature.  
mgrif104 OP
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@gshepardbuster 

interesting. Can you tell me more about what you experienced?  Which did you like best? And, what cords are you using from the Niagara to your power amp?  
mmcelyea
60 posts
 
I have a 5000 and used a Thunder cable for a long time. I recently switched it out with a Hurricane and there is definitely an improvement
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