Have you tried LessLoss DFPC power cable?? This cable is incredable! On EVERY piece of equipment I've put this cable on I"ve seen a BIG improvement in sonics across the board! If you cannot afford to buy one new, ask em if you write them a review they will give you a price break on the cable. If you still can't afford em, wait til they come up used like I did. I bought one for $375 & its WORTH EVERY CENT of it!! I'm going to buy one every year til my whole system has them in it!!!