Power Cords

Xagwell,
My answer is twofold:
1. any after market powercord will most definitely give superior returns over your stock cord BUT...
2. Your money should be budgeted to then take the step to the most return on your dollar...upgrading the wires [and breaker! ] in your walls and changing your outlets.
By spending approx. 25% on the cords and the balance on the above ' your money will be better spent than cords alone!
have fun!

Need to borrow from your dealer and try.

Ohhh yes they are worth it. I've experimented with power cords for a number of years. I have recently purchased a Poiema 3 power cord from Ridge Street Audio. I found this cord to have made the most significant improvement in sound reproduction of ANY component, interconnect, speaker cable, speaker or power cord that has ever been in my system. I am so impressed by it's performance that I am in the process of writing a review on it. Like live music? This cord gives it to you. Like the utmost in details? This cord gives it to you. Like thundering, precisely defined bass? Ditto. Robert (the manufacturer) is a genius. I truly cannot say enough good things about his products.

The Power Cord that just blew me away was a Shunyata Black Mamba. I now use Audience Powerchords on my Integrated Amp and CD player.

You take them away and something is missing. Power cords make a nice improvement in most applications.. Give them a try and see for yourself.

Chris

This article makes a lot of sense.
http://sound.westhost.com/cables-p4.htm#power