Power cable question.

Nobody has mentioned JPS Labs Power AC. I like it a lot and there are some favourable reviews at Soundstage also.
I found that the Harmonic Tech AC-11 sounded completely different in my system than the JPS Labs. All the power cables do have a different character. I tried the 15amp (stock) cord that came with the PS Audio P300 on my amp, and it improved the bass tremendously but, it was sour in the treble. So I don't think it's true that just any cheap cord will automagically give you a perfectly satisfying sound, unfortunately you still have to find the right one just like with other wires.

The JPS costs half the amount of his amplifier. Try the Voltex first.

steve

I've tried the stock cords, hospital grade cords, a $1000 retail cord and a power 2 from virtual dynamics. I was very impressed with the virtual dynamics. It gave a much more realistic sound. Available at a discount from list price and with a trial period of 60 days. Their power 3 is also available for $75 in a cryo version (what some people charge for the cryo procedure) and also with a trial period. I would recommend these are a must listen. Before this power cord I did not realize how much difference a power cord could make.

Shop around some more...I've tried a bunch of power cords, and they most definitely make a big difference. If you can find a reasonably priced JPS AC power (even older vintage) I would try that...they are great cables. Lots of other good options on Audiogon though.

The PS Audio Lab cable is well worth the price IMHO, based on what it did both for my system and my friend's.

He has a Cary V12 and it just made an incredbile improvement. I have a PS Audio HCA-2 amp which draws very little juice, so I bought the Mini-Lab cable thinking that would be the ultimate upgrade. I was wrong. When I borrowed my friend's Lab Cable, it was a big improvement for my amp too. So now I'm a believer.

I should mention that he and I tried some of the cheaper "value" cables and homemade cables (by stores) and none of them measured up to the PS Audio products. Some were very truly awful. It may be tough to pay that much for a (Lab) cable, but it will deliver goods.