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Upgrade a power cord for a NAD?

I probably know what answers I may receive but I ask this question to those having a similar system......I have a NAD C375BEE integrated amp. While not considered "high end" it is more than adequate for my needs. All of the interconnects for additional components are replaced with ones that came "in the box" with decent quality Audioquest cables and others. There is no dedicated line for the system, power conditioner, or upgraded power outlet.
My question.....Would an upgraded power cable for the NAD provide any noticeable improvement in performance over the stock cable NAD provides?
If the power cable is a nonissue in my system, then it is what it is. Any opinions out there?
jrpnde
justvintagestuff
104 posts
 
... obviously: akg_ca and I have differing HOs, not unusual in this realm.

But I do agree that a dedicated power line is important, and would make a difference, and maybe doable for you in the future. For me - it wasn't or isn't, so I do what I can when I can...
jrpnde OP
271 posts
 
justvintagestuff . Thank you for your suggestions. As I stated in my OP, I have replaced all of the supplied interconnects"out of the box" ones that came with connected components that they supply. I use mostly high grade Audioquest cables and others that are a bit more expensive.
Mine is not a high end system. I have read many forum comments about "break in". Surely, a topic of intense debate. Maybe some components such as speakers need a sufficient break in time. But....cables? I just can't see that as a matter of logic. Maybe some types of break in times are just "brain" break in times.
Please read my OP. Just ask about a replacement power cord for my modest NAD amp.Thank You.
jrpnde OP
271 posts
 
justvintagestuff . Thank you for your suggestions. As I stated in my OP, I have replaced all of the supplied interconnects"out of the box" ones that came with connected components that they supply. I use mostly high grade Audioquest cables and others that are a bit more expensive.
Mine is not a high end system. I have read many forum comments about "break in". Surely, a topic of intense debate. Maybe some components such as speakers need a sufficient break in time. But....cables? I just can't see that as a matter of logic. Maybe some types of break in times are just "brain" break in times.
Please read my OP. Just ask about a replacement power cord for my modest NAD amp.Thank You.
jrpnde OP
271 posts
 
I apologize if I posted duplicate responses. Seems the AG website is operating with a substantial lag tonight.
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stereo5
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@jrpnde...…………………………………….

I wonder if the lag is because they gave more bandwidth to The Insider Lobby?
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