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Have a two old PS Audio power cords in my stereo system that I purchased used in 1999 when I lived in Dublin Ohio (don't remember the model) for about $400 each. One is connected from my CD player directly to a Panamax 6 Protection Path,  and the other is connected from my integrated Amp directly to a Panamax AC 5510 AC Regenerator. My ACRegenerator is connected to the Panamax 6 with an MIT Z Cord II power cord which is plugged into the wall. My question is does anyone know whether current power cords are significantly improved in sound quality to justify replacing my current power cords with new ones? I don't intend to break the bank so $400 each is as much as I want to spend. I am using Kimber speaker cables, digital and interconnects throughout my system so in addition to Kimber I plan to  look at power cords from Audio quest, Morrow and Wireworld. Also, Should I just connect both power cables into the ACRegenerator and stop using the Panamax 6? Your thoughts please.
joscow
antigrunge2
1,424 posts
 
Having had a vast array of different cords over the years in varying configurations my take is that having the biggest gauge of OCC copper tends to sound best: think Acoustic Revive and Nordost Valhalla; many of the multi-litz cables suffer from timing related mushiness.
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wesheadley
162 posts
 
The short answer is no. The longer answer is that by experimenting, if you want to, you might take things up a notch. After a certain level of build and materials, and amount of materials, more money does not equal better sound. It might yield some different characteristics that you notice, and might diminish other aspects that you like but might not initially notice were gone or less. The only way to know is to live with the changes for a while and then decide if it's a net gain, or just trading one micro-difference for another. Is your audio room optimal? That is a place where you really can get huge gains in sound quality for not much money.
pinthrift
209 posts
 
Hi joscow,

IF you have ALREADY addressed dedicated lines to your room and upgraded wall outlets, you might consider swapping out the connectors to your cables and any hardwired gear as a highly cost effective approach.  I've had terrific results with authentic Furutech Products; well made, performance based products.  They are easy to install...drop the noise floor and up musicality.  Bon chance & More Peace!  Pin
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