2. cables
  3. 1010127868

Yet another power cord question...

Hi Gonners,

First of all, I've been reading the forum archives for hours and I only got to mid-October, so forgive me if this was covered before.

I'm looking for a power cord to upgrade from the stock cord on yet another Audio Refinement complete integrated. I am using low end Harmonic Technology speaker cables and interconnects, so naturally have considered the Pro Ac 11. However I've heard a lot of great things about the Absolute PC and the diycable Asylum cord, which are cheaper.

My question is, is it worth the extra $$$ for the "system synergy" of all HT stuff, or would I be better off with one of the cheaper cords, and if so is there a recommendation? If I'm going to spend the $120 or so on the HT cord is there a better choice at that price range?

My AC is probably as dirty as it gets (Santa Fe NM house built and wired in the 60's which is like the 1800's by standards of the rest of the country). I'm looking for a lowered noise floor and any help in the bass slam/definition dept. which I can reasonably expect without buying one of those $500 firehose style cords...

Any feedback is appreciated.
jfacker
lak's avatar
Ag insider logo xs@2x
lak
4,648 posts
 
Hi Jfacker,
The lesser expensive power cords you mentioned are good however they will not give you the bass extension you desire. To achieve that I personally recommend the BMI Whale Elite that can be purchased on this site. For the purchase price (depending on length needed) you will be getting a power cord equalivant to other manufactures $1000-$2000 power cords, for a fraction of the cost.
I also recommend if you have not done so yet run one or more 20 amp dedicated lines using #10 wire this should also help GREATLY!
natalie
404 posts
 
The Assylum cord is all you will ever need.
ramesh23
55 posts
 
Hi Jfacker,
Consider the Voodoo Mana or Mojo from www.voodoopowercords.com and also the ones from Virtual Dynamic of www. virtualdynamics.com!
I have the Voodoo Mana and it is worth the price I paid during an auction for $150! It is 8awg and well made! I have an order for the ones from Virtual Dynamics but have spoken to a couple of guys who say that the cords are very good! Their power cords are on introductory offer now, so the prices are real great! One chap tried their Basic Power cord for $29.95 ( original $100 ) and he said that it was on par with the more expensive Cardas Golden power cord!
All the best!
Ramesh
More to discover