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Will An Anthem AV Receiver Benefit From An Aftermarket Power Cable

I recently simplified my home theater system by moving from
separates to an Anthem AV receiver. The Anthem is internally
grounded so the stock rubber cable has just two prongs.

So would there be a benefit to getting an aftermarket cable?

In my analog system, I use Cullen or similar priced cables,
I would be in the same price range for the receiver.
 

  

 

 

ericsch
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koslekt1
81 posts
 

My ears and trials say there will be differences and it will be up to you to determine if you like the differences. I have tried different cords on my Marantz 8802 preamp and a Cardas cord sounded different then an Elrod cord than an AQ cord vs a Pangea. Because the receiver is presumably close to a cable box or satellite receiver having good isolation will be helpful - those things are noisy.

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jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

NOPE!

Sources will benefit more, DAC, Streamer, CD,.

 

Spend your money on your room.

jonwolfpell
416 posts
 

Don’t sell you Anthem receiver short! It’s an excellent piece of equipment which can sound really good. A good power cord should make a noticeable improvement especially if you push the receiver & play your system loudly & draw some real current. Try an Audioquest in the $200 - $300 range to start.

ericsch OP
757 posts
 

I like the Anthem. It replaced a 10 year old Marantz AV
Processor and Parasound amplifier. I've got a Cullen
power cable on order.  

 

     

soix
9,800 posts
 

@ericsch just curious how the Anthem compares to your older Marantz.  My experience with Marantz is that it skews to to the warmer side and lacks detail up top, which I’d think the Anthem would excel in.  Your thoughts?

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