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Whom to invite to a Powercord shootout party

I have ordered 2 of the new PS Audio P5 conditioners and plan to use one each for my Monoblocks (each one on a different circuit). While I upgrade powersource, I will also need 4 new cords; 2x for P5 into the wall, and 2x between Mono's and P5. I am planning to do an in house shootout between what I currently have and one or two cords I am hoping to pick up on A'gon reasonably priced

What I have in house now are:

JP Cables Maximum Gold (very heavy gauge, but cheap cable)
PS Audio AC-12
Gutwire B12
I also just bought one Synergistic Research Precision AC

I am willing to buy one more contender in the $500 used price range for the shootout. Whichever cable wins I'll need to get four of.

Any recommendation for a cable in this price range for a high current application? It has to be a cable that is easy to buy and sell with minimal loss - so not the real esoteric stuff.
edorr
radaudio
3 posts
 
Pangea AC-9, steal of a price, good quality. I dare anyone to double blind the pangea with any other cord and be able to honestly hear a difference.

I dare you to be honest with yourself. double blind test them with your ears only and your best source material.
edorr OP
714 posts
 
I was in the PC = Snakeoil camp until I tried the PS audio ac-12 which really worked. No double blind tests so it is entirely possible this is all just the figment of my imagination. Even if this is the case I'm quite happy in my delusional world of high grade powercords and stillpoints.
chayro
2,932 posts
 
There are people who believe that because they can't hear something that nobody else can either. As I recall, hearing acuity varies from person to person, although some people choose to ignore this.
erikminer
433 posts
 
I think you really need to add a Shunyata to your list. You might be able to find a used Black Mamba CX for $500.00
edorr OP
714 posts
 
I just ordered a pair of Mojo XPC-7 (30 day trial) and that will be the final contender in the lineup. I like to idea of having three different design principles represented: (Ribbon, Active Shielding and regular cable)
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