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Need recommendations for inexpensive power cord

I’ve never used after market power cords and am considering buying a couple.  I have some questions:

Considering the astronomical price power cords go for, is there any point getting one or two in a lower price range?
At what price point do power cords start to make a difference in your system?
I have two monoblock NuForce class D 160 watt amps.  Is this where they should go? 
Can someone recommend an inexpensive power cord that can make a difference?

 
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neoshah
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I'm using the Atlas 4d power chord extremely happy with the performance . It's super vfm , I've tried many & Atlas was the one that added minimum to the sound. Just seems to improve on the drive.
Power chords like anything are system dependant & ofcourse your taste. Guess you should get a couple to play around From your audiophile friends before buying in.
All the best sorting it out.
Cheers
soma70
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F251245149226

£38 for 1m cable with sonar quest iec. Twisted 12? AWG Double shielded and occ copper.  I bought 4. They take 100 hours to burn in. Wish I had made this upgrade years ago. Transformed by system.
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lak
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@rvpiano, It depends on what you consider a lower price range? 

I can highly recommend Furutech Nano Series power cords made by Mike Kay Of Audio Archon in Illinois. Audioarchon.com

Called the Blue Power cord and would be made with your choice of connecting ends at whichever price works for you. I would phone him and discuss your needs and he would be able to suggest what he thinks would work best for you.

Depending on your selection you could be talking around $250 or more per power cord. I own several and they do perform better than power cords I've purchased costing $1000 or more.

There is more to making power cords than buying wire and putting a male and female end on it, such as using Furutech Nano Liquid contact enhancer ($180 for a very small bottle) and other secrets they have. This is why I suggest having Mike make them for you, I know he doesn't cut any corners and guarantees his work.

I should also point out there are other stores out there that could make you the same power cord for you.
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Good luck and best wishes to your endever.

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rvpiano OP
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Thanks for all your suggestions!
nycjlee
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I would is also checkout Audio Sensibility cables. They use OCC copper and sound very good for the money.  I tried several cables like Signalcable and Pangea but I think these are much better.  I suspect the difference is the OCC cooper used. I’ve had good experience with art audio cables as well. 
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