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Power Cords on a $1000 budget what would you do?

I am still running stock factory cords and am looking to upgrade. My wife has a very limited patience level when it comes to swapping in and out multiple iterations I am enlisting your help to point me in the right direction. I have 3 power cords to buy. A 6ft length for my power amp. A 3-4 ft cord for my pre-amp and CD/DVD player. My system is outlined below. What I'm interested in knowing is if you had $1000 to spend on 3 power cords, how would you spend it and which cord would go on which componant?

My system is as follows:
Speakers: Proac Studio 200
Center: Proac CC2
Surrounds: Definitive BPZ/A in-walls
Sub: Sunfire Architectural Signature
CD: Denon 2910 (3-4ft)
Processor: Rotel 1066 (3-4ft)
Amp: Rotel 1095 (5-6 ft)
Power Center: Monster 3600 (3 ft)
Tuner: Sansui TU717 (3 ft)
I/C's Pure Note Paragon (Silver) throughout
Cables Pure Note Paragon (Silver) Bi-wire

What would you recommend for me getting started to hear the biggest positive impact? I have worked my way through combinations of Acoustic Zen Hologram and Matrix ref 2 I/C, through PS Audio Statement, and lastly Pure
Note Signature speaker cables. I have found the Paragons satisfying. I have my HT set up on a dedicated 20A circuit with the red hospital grade Hubbel wall outlets. I didn't install the real high priced wattgate,oyaide, etc...
sempaul
sns
3,202 posts
 
One of the best new PC in the price range you're talking about are the VH Audio Flavor 4 with the Wattgates, a little over $300 each. Good luck trying to find these used, they sell in minutes, proves their worth. I continue to use these with much higher priced cables and you really don't lose much in comparison. I would also always purchase 6' lengths, as anything shorter you may have problems reselling.
Some others to consider at used prices: JPS has a nice PC for digital in your price range (forget the model), also Synergistic Master Coupler and Cardas Golden Reference which can both be used everywhere. I'm sure I'm forgetting some others.
thorman
1,262 posts
 
With 3 cords in mind. Go for the VH Audio flavor 4 for you amp ( $300 ish ) . a Used Virtual dynamics Nite 2 cord for your cd player $400- $500. Keep the rest and take the wife out to dinner.Those two cords will transform you system to new heights! and your wife will wonder what you did wrong by taking her out.
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boa2
1,551 posts
 
Buy used virtual Dynamics Master.Period.Read the rewiew in the new Absolute Sound.
I agree, great PC. Use one myself, in fact. However, he needs to buy THREE PC's, and three Masters will put him way over budget. My suggestion is to consider spending the bulk of the money on upgrading or modding your CDP, and then put a $100 PC on it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big believer in the "power of the PC", but in your case I think you will experience greater benefit with a source upgrade. The cables and equipment operate most synergistically when they are of commensurate performance levels. No sense in making your components play catch-up to your cables. Hope that helps.
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mcfarland
356 posts
 
IMHO, I would recommend that you contact A'gon member Subaruguru. Ernie Meuner (subaruguru) makes do it yourself power cord kits that are fun and easy to assemble, and, very high in quality. For a modest additional sum, you cannot only specify length, but also, he will assemble them if you don't want the bother. You will save major cash. I have personaly been quite happy with the power box I have bought him. Check out his feedback and contact him, he is knowledgable, and reasonable. Happy Listening.
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