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What Power Cord can improve clarity and bass slam?

My price limit is around $1K new or used. The new pc would be plugged into a dedicated line(12-gauge Romex)using an Oyaide DX/WPC-Z wallplate. My amp is a Valve Audio Predator/Mullard CV-2493-Northstar Sapphire CDP and Focus Audio FS8 speakers. Cables are JPS Labs-Superconductor Q/Plus. I would be replacing an Opera Audio Ella Baby pc on the Predator. Want to improve clarity in complex passages, add bass slam/definition and create a more open/liquid presentation without giving up speed-resolution and neutrality which are my systems strengths. After many hours of research here is a list of power cords that could work.
Cable Research Labs-MK 2
DH Labs-Red Wave
JPS Labs-Kaptovator
Silver Circle Audio-Vesuvius
Stealth Audio-Cloude 99
VooDoo Cables-Black Diamond Dragon
Your comments regarding these power cords would be appreciated along with any other suggestions. Look forward to your responses!
dayglow
don_c55
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LOL!

No power cord over the stock UL approved one.

Clarity and bass slam are due to the amp alone.

$1000 for a cord is BS!
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audiolabyrinth
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Hi John, I never said what is best, I said their is an uncanny mid-band that is really magical about Taralabs cables, The new cables are available over the next few weeks,It's funny that no cable company has the equipment or the know how to make a cable like the Taralabs Evolution Grand Master to have the Frequency of a 32 gauge conductor and still be 000 gauge speaker cables!, By all means, this is the all time referance in cables!
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audiolabyrinth
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@ Bo1972, Hi, I really was not talking about my power cord, Taralabs is bringing a new cable line to the market place called, The Evolution series, there will be a couple new power cables in the series, Bo, I was referring to the Taralabs interconnects and speaker cables, I have a bit of info on the new flagship cables, not the power cords yet, I am sure the P.A.D. limited power cable is a fine cable, as is all P.A.D. cables., good to see you as well, great review you just done on your new thread, p.a.d. limited part 2.
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bo1972
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I use PAD powercables. My loudspeakercable is the Redwood 2013 model. Interconnects are: The new Wild Blue Yonder XLR and SKY. And I use one pair of pure silver Acapella XLR.

I was at a audio show in Holland a few weeks ago. There was a company overhere who now sells Taralabs. They only sell what they can get. It is still difficult to get it overhere!
budburma
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I have a big bias towards BMI. After trying many cords in the past, they have been the best for me in all applications. There is a Hammerhead MKIV for sale here and it is an excellent contender. After a lot of trial and error, I would have to say you really never know what is going to match, but when you find it, it's obvious.

Of the ones you listed, I have listened to the Stealth, Voodoo, and DH labs. The Stealth Cloude 99 full was great on the Cary tube preamps I have own. Very fast, articulate and extended with surprising authority. I would recommend that one for you to try on your tube gear.

Have fun checking it out!
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