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Next Up-grade, Power Cables?

Hello out there:

The system is really starting to come together! Recent up-grades have made dramatic improvements and now I am thinking about the final (I know, I know, there is no "final" to this addiction) touches.

After reviewing the threads here on A-Gon, I am considering either Analysis Plus Power Ovals or Virtual Dynamics III Cryo.

Has anyone here A-B'd them or have other suggestions?

The system so far: Mark Levinson #37 transport, Chord DAC64, Rega P-25 w/Dynavector 17D Karat, Herron Phono Stage, Mark Levinson 380S Pre, Edge M-8 Amp, Khorus X speakers, and Analysis Plus interconnects and speaker cable.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions, advice.

Dave
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jfrech
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Power cords will make a huge difference. You are likely just going to have to try a few and see what works for you. Also, consider dedicated lines with iso grounds if you don't already have them. I think that's the first step. Finally, consider, a conditioner first. I tried a bunch of cords, loved them all, but a Hydra did more for me than all the $1000 cords I have.

YMMV...
esb
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These PC's are one of the best out there IMO. The best tweak or upgrade that I have done to my system.
hshapiro
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I bought the Virtual Dynamics Audition cryo'ed power cords, which all come cryo'ed now. These cables were better than all others I auditioned including Custom Power Cord Top Gun HFC, which is the favorite cord of many reviewers at The Absolute Sound magazine. While I own a Richard Gray RGPC 600 powerline conditioner, the VD Audition cables improved my system more than the Richard Gray unit did, without the VD Audition PC's. I had been using MIT Z-Cord II cables with the Richard Gray unit. These cables transformed my entire system for the better.
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