Power Cords--Your Preference?

Hi Foster_9

Thanks for sharing. Visually I thought the DNA-500 and the Burly would have gone well together. Good to know.

If anyone is interested to know here is an update with my Belden 83803 power cords and Sonarquest connectors. The Belden 83803 is as rigid of a power cord as I have ever handled. A real bear to handle and put in tight spots. The Sonarquest plugs though have been quite a surprise. The copper used looks to be very high quality and the grip on the IEC end that connects to your amp is like a strongest vice. Once put in it isn't going anywhere. I think I've seen these plugs used on certain Cullen Power cords sold here on A'gon.

I've owned and tried many and the ones I always come back to are Acoustic Revive. To me they are the most natural, organic and "real" sounding cords. I do also like the MIT Z3 and newer Shunyata cords but first choice would be Acoustic Revive.

"I had the Mac Burly too and did not like what it did with my amp at the time"

If some PC named Mac Burly, had its way with my amp, I know what I would do!! I don't tolerate that sort of thing.

Jedinite,

I once built custom one from VanDenHul leftover bulk that they sent me for $25 shipped 6' total length that I plugged into modded VTL-MB100 that used to have fixed(non-detachable) power cord. Playing with non-detachable power cords did not bring to my ears any difference, but certainly increased the value of the modded VTL when I sold it:-).

Certainly playing with detachable ones is more fun, but to my practical experience the fixed ones especially for audio applications make much more sense to me (less connections, less transients, lessnoise) hence I did not bother to cut chassis to install IEC recepticle.

When I removed the stock power cord I was amazed that the wires looked brand new after nearly 16 years of usage and in addition it was very well designed. Still keep them in case anyone interested to buy:-) Alais from the aftermarket wires that covered with fancy hoisery and sleeves, I had a chance to look under the stock one and hence made my conclusion about ROI.

So folks, learn what you've already got before going crazy and stretch your pockets.

AUDIENCE A24 the BEST.