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Power Cord for Accuphase Amplifier

I have a new Accuphase P-4600 amplifier and am looking for a power cord to replace the stock. So far I’ve tried the Cullen Crossfire and the IceAge OFC Frankencable. While both cables have worked well on my source components they have not performed better than the stock on the amplifier. So to those who have Accuphase amplifiers what power cable has worked for you?
 

As I mentioned in other threads Accuphase strongly recommends that you use only the stock cord and so far that has been the best. The. other two have resulted in a darker sound with less soundscape openness. 
 

I’ve been trying to stay under $500 for the cord but would be willing to go a little higher if it improves the amps performance. 

jfrmusic
jfrmusic OP
258 posts
 

@r27y8u92

If you have a decent system you are missing out on what a power cable may do for you. I spent a small amount about $300 per cable for my DAC and Streamer. The change or should I say improvement was Not subtle. Soundstage on my Streamer was clearly much better. Depth of image improved. The DAC offered more refinement in the high frequencies and in general these cables eliminated the power issues I was having that were probably due to noise. Swapping better quality 10 gauge cables for the thin stock did the trick. Try it you might be surprised. 

axeis1
289 posts
 

I use Shunyata. Always been happy with them

pennfootball71's avatar
pennfootball71
274 posts
 

Under 500 on a 10-20k amp?

you won’t hear anything better until it warms up for 3 hours.

you need to spend 2.5-3k to make any significant difference on an amp like yours.

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rtorchia
138 posts
 

Amazon basic power cord—it will sound no different than a $1,000 one.

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