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I am thinking about upgrading my system power cables.  First off, I should confess that I am an objectivist and a cable skeptic.  That said, I see nothing wrong with a little bling in the cable department.  I don't think any of the present PCs are stock, they are lab grade molded connector types suitable for lab test equipment.  I will need four PCs: Pass INT-150, Oppo UDP-205, and 2 x ML Montis.  I will most likely go DIY and would like to spend around $50 each.  Any suggestions?  Thanks in advance for your replies.
jtucker
andy2
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You can get very meaningful improvement from some low cost PC on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/WAudio-Hi-End-Audio-Power-Cable/dp/B01L2MBYWC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&ke...=
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fbgbill
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I made my own PCs with Furutec components from Cable Co. I bought heat shrink tubing and cable covering from Amazon. I was able to make custom lengths for my five cables. Good luck.
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thyname
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I suggest you get one good power cord for starters, for your Pass Labs integrated. You can build it yourself, yes, nothing wrong with it, but not sure the parts alone will cost less than $50 (good parts that is), let alone labor.

One of the nice gents in these forums (forgot the name) swears by these Chinese power cords: https://www.ebay.com/itm/202808747120?var=502967448569

They are in your budget, and you don’t have to spend a minute of your time.

Or look for a used Shunyata Venom NR v10 or HC.

Kudos for having the willingness to experiment and for overcoming your biases
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noromance
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At $50, you are not going to get anything that is a significant improvement over stock cables.
Many less expensive aftermarket cables use OFC at least which is a lot better than standard drawn copper. Look at BLE Design on eBay. Made in USA.
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noromance
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Go to Home Depot, for amps use 6 or 8 gauge stranded or solid core. For. Source 8 to 12 gauge.  If 6 or 8 gauge solid core you will need to shrink wrap the wire.
Equipment plugged into a receptacle must be flexible cord and NOT cable designed for use in an installed and non-accessible location.
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