Newbie Power Cord Question


I wanted to replace the stock power cord on my 60 watt integrated amp and was wondering if I should purchase $200 new cord here on A'gon, or purchase a used cable for $100-$200 already broken in?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Again my budget is under $200!
mik971
The PS Audio Xstream Plus SC is made of single crystal(continuous cast) copper, and won't break the bank at about $150.00 used. You have to be fast when you see one come up for sale though(they sell fast- there MUST be a reason). (http://www.psaudio.com/ps/products/detail/xstream-plus-sc?cat=power-cables) You can't go wrong with this one.
Sorry about the lack of info. I have a Bryston B-60SST integrated amp and run cd through an EAD dac, speakers are B&W 602s3. I'm very pleased with the system, It's taken me a long time to get what I feel is the "right sound". I was now looking to find affordable tweaks. My interconnects are audioquest except for on pair of Monster Cable. I tried a couple of line conditioners, but settled on an unfiltered power-strip.(NAIM audio) All power cables are stock.. Thanks for your help!
Fpeel

The Synergistic Master is indeed a classic as it was the first(@$245)PC that people started complaining that it too
expensive and how could it be worthwhile. Next was the ESP then the original Electraglide at $600.
I would strongly suggest you buy the Virtual Dynamics Nite power cord currently on Audigon for $200. I have tried a lot of different PCs and the VDs are hard to beat. You will hear a significant improvement with the Nite PC and at $200, it is a bargain (orig. $1100 retail). If you buy a new cable for $100 - $200 I think you will find you will hear some improvement and you will wonder if PCs are worth the cost. With the Nite, you will be amazed.
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Hi Jimyork... I agree about the VD Nite, an excellent price to performance used... however, its stiffness and weight might be issues for our Newbie... these issues are no small matter!

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I also agree with the SR AC MasterCoupler suggestion... that PC is not only a classic with outstanding price to performance but it's a easier to manipulate than the Nite...

:) listening,

Ed

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