which power cable for Pass Labs XA30.5

I demoed the Transparent MM2 cables in my system and compared them to Audience "e" powerchords. I bought all Audience. Bigger, faster, more open sound, which works well with warmer amps like tubes and class a. my 2 cents.

Do they really make any difference? i also have the same amp. i tried a few different ones and really heard nothing different. thats just what i found.

I have the INT-30A, and use a BPT PC to good effect.

If you read around here, I think you'll find that Pass stuff has the reputation for being relatively insensitive to PC changes, and as I recall the Pass literature suggests the same.

But when I ABed the BPT against a lower end PS Audio with a friend who is a power cord skeptic, the superiority of the BPT was evident to both of us.

So I'd think you might well see improvement with PC changes (though I can only speak first hand to the integrated, and not the power amp).

John

Even though people will argue about power cords, "can't make a difference/do make a difference", I'd say this: These days it's pretty easy to try one for free + the cost of shipping (and how much can it cost to ship a pc?). Do that and give an opinion. I don't mind investigating theory but to argue it seems stupid. Test it with your ears, if it makes a difference to "YOU", buy it.

Nuff said. Here is what I have experienced.

I have the 30.5 and 100.5's. I like the old Volex cord with the brass blades but you can't buy it anymore. I tried and bought Audio Arts Power 1 (with the copper Furutech ends) a few years ago. That's what I have been using on my 30.5. Currently trying out Shunyatas Venom 3 (1 week so far). First few days were a little rough, now sounding better. At the "we'll see" stage.

"Do they make a difference"? I've heard cords in the past take my system a step(s) backward, so "there" is a difference and it wasn't a good one. When I have gotten an improvement, it's been subtle. My DNA won't let me spend more than a few hundred on pc, I think I can spend my money better elsewhere but I have been happy with my whole system for years now so it is time to experiment with the little things.

Placebo maybe but i feel like the transparent premium powerlink made a positive difference on my Ayre integrated. If I had to put words to it, more 3d, height and width, a bit more open/clear and fuller bass.

However I made two changes at the same time-- the new cord and plugged straight into the wall rather than the power regulator. So could have been either, or a combination.