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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
302 posts
 

@garebear

Thanks however that one is way more than I’m prepared to pay. But will add Shunyata to my list. 

mclinnguy's avatar
mclinnguy
698 posts
 

So observation is key and the more experienced and educated you are in it the greater will be your ability to observe and describe the effects on a system of different pieces of equipment.

Wait, are you trying to say in order to hear the differences I have to listen to my hifi? Oh, now you tell us! I was trying to hear the differences by looking at test numbers in a forum!

mbmi's avatar
mbmi
594 posts
 

Get an Ansuz Mains 8 utilizing Active Tesla Coils and you won't need to worry about what power cord you're using !

lalitk's avatar
lalitk
5,614 posts
 

@mbmi, 

I guess you overlooked the following recommendation,

“The system can be further optimized by the use of Ansuz Mainz Power cables. They complement the power distributor with a strong grounding conductor as well as various shielding and noise suppressing technologies.”

westcoastaudiophile
388 posts
 

@jfrmusic "Accuphase strongly recommends that you use only the stock cord and so far that has been the best"

why not to rely on on Accuphase advice and to start enjoy music?

Accuphase Engineers choose carefully IEC receptacle for amps and cable to active highest performance and not to damage amp using unknown plugs, which typically could rip off contact’s plating/make scratches etc.

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