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Power cord recommendation for REL Strata III?

Hi. I don't have the ability to demo different power cords for my REL Strata III (unless you think Monster Cable and Tweeter salesman are capable of an audition). I'd like to get a PC for the REL but _really_ don't want to spend money with no idea what I'm looking for. I've tried a few high-end computer cords and they were absolutely horrible so I'm avoiding the DIY / Non-Audio Grade for now. $200 is a definite limit for me but $100 would be an ideal price point new or used. Thanks. leo.
leoturetsky
leoturetsky OP
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Sugarbrie, I was wondering the same thing. Why 2m or longer? Thanks! leo.
sugarbrie
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If you believe that the power cord affects the sound (I do); I have found with my REL that a longer cord does a better job of "filtering"?? the AC. I originally had a One Meter Vansevers cord on it; the difference from the OEM cord was slighly better. With the Two Meter cord the difference was noticeably better than the OEM cord. I am not an engineer, so I can't tell you why technically, I just know what I hear. It was the same model Vansevers cord, just longer, so I figure the length matters.
leoturetsky OP
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That's a good enough explanation for me. :-) I didn't believe the power cord made a difference until I plugged the computer-grade cord in. It made a whole lot of difference... all bad. I tried moving speakers, subs, and equiment around. I made sure every connection, IC, speaker wire, and power cords were all tight. The sub still sounded like it was "farting." I put the original cord back end everything went back to normal. I was even telling a guy at work that I'm gonna try this and prove to myself it makes no difference what-so-ever what power cord I use about two hours earlier. I don't need to be convinced any further. Thanks! leo.
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