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Need quality flexible power cord for CD player....

Howdy All,

I have a good sounding system consisting of Quad 99 CDP cd player connected directly to a pair of Channel Islands VMB-1 mono-block amplifiers via the Quad's varible output. Speakers are Reference 3A mm DeCapos on sand/shot filled Sound Organization stands. Currently I use the highly regarded Audience PowerChord on the CD player, but it is a bit too stiff in the long strain relief area and it is difficult to use it with the light weight Quad on my narrow rack.

Cound someone recommend a good flexible power Cord that works well with digital front ends and is reasonably affordable? I would prefer to spend $100 or less (new or used) for a 3 ft. cable, but could spring for a bit more, if necessary.

Please don't turn this into a Power Cord/Snake Oil argument. I'm going to spend some money, so please, recommendations only and DIY is OK as long as it is an easy to construct kit or design.

Enjoy,

TIC
reubent
lemec5b2
67 posts
 
Just a little kidding Larry, good to know what you like anyways!

steve
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Yes, I agree the Blue Circle power cords are very easy to work with. The easiest of any I've owned. I think the BC61 retails for around $110 new.

Any of the Virtual Dynamics power cords such as the Basic or Power 3 are excellent for the price and should be under $100 new, but unfortunately are very difficult to handle. They're almost like monstrous pipe cleaners. Still a great bargain however.

You might want to look into the VH Labs Flavor 1 power cord. It is specifically designed to be used with digital equipment. I use a Flavor 4 on my amp and like it. You can save more money by buying the DIY kit from Chris Ven Haus and making it yourself. I did this with my Flavor 4.

The Absolute Power Cords definitely fall within your budget as well. In my case however, I did not perceive any difference between them and the stock cords.
bigshutterbug
384 posts
 
I second the VH Audio Flavor 1 power cord... I also tried the Audience cord, but found it not to my liking on my Resolution Audio Opus 21 player. I ran a Flavor 1 Rhodium with great results! It is within your budget (especially used), is flexible and competes with others up to $800 I had tried.
reubent OP
7,054 posts
 
I'm going to try the new entry level Soundstrings digital PC. It is well under my budget and Brian at Venus HiFi is giving me a free trial.

Thanks for the suggestions.....

Enjoy,

TIC
reubent OP
7,054 posts
 
Hello All,

Just a follow-up. I did get the entry level Soundstrings Digital PC. It was $40. I was hugely disappointed when I pulled it from the box. It looks very much like a stock power cord but is white plastic instead of the usual black and it is very flexible.

Anyway, After using it for a week.....WOW! By system sounds great! Bass weight is especially noticable and the top end is very smooth. I must say I am shocked that it sounds this good.

The $40 Soundstrings was a perfect solution to my cheap/flexible criteria.

Enjoy,

TIC
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