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Power Cable ~ $300 - Which to get? Nordost, Audioquest, Furutech, Shunyata, Zavfino?

I just upgraded to an Audioquest NRG-4 for my amp, which already has made a bit of a difference, however, I am getting a new Audioquest Power bar/conditioner, and wanna connect the entire thing to the wall (will be wired nicely later).

I was told to get the best cable I can get from the power strip to the wall... hence looking for a mid-range power cord, say between $300-400 and not too bulky with some flexiblity... what do you guys recommend? Audioquest Monsoon? Nordost Blue Haven? Furutech, Shunyata in that price range... or Zavfino which is the only one making OCC cable in that price range! Even if a bit higher it's ok, as there are always specials here or there.

Any ideas? Suggestions?
alexb76
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9,537 posts
 
Triode Wire Labs get consistently high praise and you can have an in-home trial, which is always nice.  Here's a model near your price range and a review...
https://www.triodewirelabs.com/product/ten-plus-american-series/

http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0813/triode_wire_labs_power_cable.htm

So here's a curveball.  I've always been intrigued by Mad Scientist cables as they employ some unique features that actually seem to do something positive. 
http://www.madscientist-audio.com/pc-nitro.html

https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/769-mad-scientist-audio-heretical-analo...

Cullen Cables are another high-value cable also not seen here as much and also get consistently positive reviews from owners. 
http://www.cullencable.com/crossover-series-ii/

http://www.stereomojo.com/Cullen%20Crossover%20Power%20Cable%20Review/CullenCrossoverPowerCablesRevi...

If it were me?  I'd take a flyer on the Mad Scientist, but I'm a bit mad myself.  Best of luck!
joey_v
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Audioquest
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three_easy_payments
2,097 posts
 
Bang for the buck, I like Nordost Blue Heaven,
rodman99999
6,158 posts
 
Synergistic Research Master Coupler +1. I’ve had one connected to my Audio Magic Stealth XXX, for the past few years. Not the most flexible, but- I don’t move it around much. No plans to replace it, ever(and I’m picky). Here’s one that you could audition, in your system, cheaply: https://www.usedcable.com/synergistic-research-ac-master-coupler-x-series-active-15-amp-iec-5ft-1-5m-power-cables-12293.html Just be certain that the MPC(wall wart) is included, as this is an, "active" cable and there’s a major difference without it.
tablejockey
3,915 posts
 
A power cord that requires additional power....Irony?

Lets think one step further...better wall wart.  Perhaps the aftermarket  cryo'ed MKII.

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