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Purist Audio, Elrod or Shunyata power cord?

Hi all,

Need some advice on the power cord for my amp.
I tried many other cables out there, and burned lots of cash still could not bring the desire performance.

I have tried many out... now am consider changing the power cord from the amp and the speaker cable.
I have Purist Audio, Elrod, and Shunyata on my list...
But envy you guys, I do not have a way to audition all of the cables from the list.
I also don't have the budget for a 3000+ cable, and will like to start work my way up to bring the desire performance.

My components are as follow:

Meridian G08 cd player
interconnect from cd to pre:Tara Lab The One+FGS interconnect.
power for cdp: MIT Oracle AC1

Edge Sign. One preamp.
interconnect from pre to power: MIT Oracle 350
power for pre amp: Hand made brand Shark silver.

Edge G8 amp.
power for amp: Liner Acustic OCC copper.

Speaker: Ascendo system E
Speaker Cable: Analysis Plus Solo Crystal.

What are your opinions if what I am trying to get out of is the vivid "body" that's got details, big sound stage, deep base but not too lean or warm at mid. to bring the as-real-as-live kind of sound?

any suggesstion is appreciated.

regards

mbadscl
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mbadscl OP
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And thanks for your suggestion for the Omega Mikro PC, Rushton. Because I have no previous experience with it and that wasn't on my shopping list, I will need to do more research on it. Thanks for all the links. :)
I will check it out.

regards

mbadscl
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jmcgrogan2
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I have been through quite a few power cords myself. I'm currently happy with Shunyata cords on the front end componants and Elrod on my monoblocks. You don't say what your budget is outside of not wanting a $3000+ cord. If shopping smart and buying used, you could obtain a Shunyata King Cobra or Anaconda Vx for your cd player, a Elrod EPS-2S for your preamp and an Elrod EPS-3S for your amp all for under $2500. I think you would be very happy. That being said, I haven't heard any Purist power cords.
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mbadscl OP
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Thanks Jmcgrogan2, It's like you read my mind... the Elrod EPS-3S is what's on my mind now. Not too expensive and lots of good news about its effect on the amp. Still room to move up if desire. The only problem is I could not find a dealer around... nor get it used on audiogon...
Would you think the Anaconda Vx would be better than the MIT Oracle AC1 I am currently running through my source? Just got the AC1 and compared with some other brand and it brings out good dynamic... Would Anaconda Vx top that? Asking that because I have not yet try it out yet. ( And don't think I will be able to audition one near by)
acuujim
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I run the 3 Signatures to my Lamm's. Quite happy. You can find some good deals on them here on A-gon. I replaced Shunyata Anaconda with the Elrods. Nice cord.
bigkidz
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I have used the Elrod sig 3 on amps and have found it to be the power cord of choice for me and in other systems. My buddy who could not afford the sig 3 is very happy with the non EPS-3 on his amp. They are close and for the used prices, find a sig 3. There are much better cords then the Elrod Sig 2 IMO. There is a local guy in New Jersey who's $200 cord out performs it.

I have tried the Shunyata black mamba V1 and it is very nice for digital as it really smooths out the sound and retains nice detail. I also use the Foundation Research LC-1 and LC-2 power cords and they are very nice also.

Happy Listening.
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