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Cable for AudioQuest Niagara 1200

I have the Niagara 1200 power conditioner in my main system and wonder if using a power cord from the same company would be beneficial. (AudioQuest suggests it is, of course! wink wink) I'm looking for recommendations for this unit, taking into account its $1,000 price-tag. I can't see spending a grand on a power cord for something at this price level. (I've seen others using the Thunder on it!) However, the $300 Monsoon looks like it might be appropriate. Is the Monsoon good enough? Would it be significantly better than, say, the NRG Z3? Or is an AQ cord at all necessary? Thanks in advance.
drowe
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cleeds
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birdymaker
... I tried a Analysis Plus Ultimate Power Oval 10 AWG cord. I found that with this cord it caused the voltage to be restricted by about 5-6 volts ...
The only way a 10AWG cable could have this much resistance is if it's defective.
gdnrbob
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@OP,
I own 2 of the AQ 1200's. I use Tornado power cords.
At the very least, Thunder power cords, at the best Hurricane's.
It all depends upon your budget and system.
Bob
speakermaster
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You could use any good quality cable on your unit but i can tell you that you would want a ten gauge cable because of the current involved in a multi outlet conditioner and no you do not need to use audioquest. I would consider the kimber pk10 gold best high current cord for the money.
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nonoise
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I agree with speakermaster. For my Niagara 1200 I use a Cullen Cable 10GA power cord (I forget which model) from the wall outlet to the unit itself, and then use TWL PCs for the journey from the unit to my integrated and SACD player and it all sounds great.

All the best,
Nonoise
vinylshadow
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For my P.I. Audio UberBuss I use a Triode Wire Labs High Power Digital American power cable plugged into my 30A dedicated line. Both UberBuss and TWL cable have 32A Neutrik connectors.
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