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Power Cords for Parasound

Hey guys, I'm trying to find a replacement for my old original power cord. I have a Parasound Integrated. I know it requires an IEC type cord and up to 300 volts but its the amps that are confusing to me. Almost everywhere I look on the internet it says that a 15 to 20 amp power cord is plenty for these heavy duty amps. The manual says its wanting a 60 amp power cord. What am I not understanding here. I was hoping to just go to Fry's and pick up a normal IEC Type cord. I'm thinking those will probably no more then 15 amps. Any advice is welcome.                   
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tom_hankins
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I 100% agree with Matt M. I use eight (either Magic or Silver Resolution) Signal cable cords in my System. Best deal for power cords I have found. The Silver Resolution add a little more top end than the Magic cords but they are both excellent cables.
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lak
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@poker11788, I have many suggestions for you, however, the big question is how much do you want to spend?
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lak
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@poker11788, I have many suggestions for you, however, the big question is how much do you want to spend?
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kalali
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+2 SignalCable, well made and reasonably priced. Just keep in mind you need room behind the amp since the cable has large bending radius.


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hk_fan
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I use Audioquest NRG-4 with good results.  I haven't tried that many cords however but they were an improvement over the OEM's.

Any 15 amp cord should be fine from a safety standpoint.  Sounds like the manual has a typo, 60 amps is a ton of current.
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