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Power cord for ARC CD2

Any CD2 owners out there using aftermarket power cords? I have stock cords on all of my gear so this will be my first entry into the power cord arena. I prefer the sound to be on the warmer side of neutral. I would like to keep the cost under $500 new or used. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

...Bob
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rosstaman
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I owned a CD2 and used a Synergistic Research AC Master Coupler and then switched to an NBS Monitor IV power cord. Both definately helped lower the floor and darken the background.
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mbo
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I'm using a Synergistic Research MC on mine; the CD2 is way to the "warmer side of neutral" in my experience, not sure if it's due to the power cord (it's been there a while now ;-). Have to admit i noticed the most difference from aftermarket power cords when i first plugged one into my power amp. After that, any perceptible (by me) effect from additional power cords has been *very* subtle. (especially per dollar)
maxgain
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I have a CD-1 and the Custom Power Cord Co. "High Value" cord sounds great with it. The effect was not subtle! This cord is only $130 new from Music Direct.The bass has more solidity, texture, and punch, the sound stage is more realistic, with more space around everything, and the high end has greater clarity. This is truly a "high value" cable that no one seems to talk about.
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