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Old 10-13-2017, 09:16 AM
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Default Budget Power Cord Choices For McIntosh
I'm looking for suggestions on a good quality budget power cord for McIntosh modern solid state amps. By "budget" I mean $300 max. Something that doesn't color the tone but can expand soundstage and detail, if that's possible.
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Old 10-13-2017, 09:19 AM
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You can try Shunyata Delta NR
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Length needed? Has an affect on any recommendation -- I'm assuming 2 or 2.5M's. but, thought I'd ask.

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Old 10-13-2017, 09:27 AM
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1.5m length.
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Old 10-13-2017, 11:43 AM
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Thanks Blueoak, but I have no interest in DIY cords. Experimenting with ready-made cords is frustrating enough.
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along with Blueoak's nice DIY alternative over the years I've had good luck with Frank's offerings .......

http://www.signalcable.com

as for 'asking' your power cable to expand the soundstage............if your soundstage is not where you want it I suspect speaker / room setup followed by source / pre-amp/amp.
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Old 10-13-2017, 11:48 AM
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You can try Shunyata Delta NR
Thanks, but I don't consider the Shunyata Delta NR to be a budget cord. It's $700 retail.
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along with Blueoak's nice DIY alternative over the years I've had good luck with Frank's offerings .......

http://www.signalcable.com

as for 'asking' your power cable to expand the soundstage............if your soundstage is not where you want it I suspect speaker / room setup followed by source / pre-amp/amp.
I'm actually very happy with my components and speakers. It's just that with all of the claims out there by power cord manufacturers and users, I'm curious if a budget cord can offer more than I'm currently getting from my system's stock cords. If not, I'll just leave things alone.
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I’ve used Essential Sound Products (ESP) power cords to good effect. They have 2 meters cords for around $250.
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I'm actually very happy with my components and speakers. It's just that with all of the claims out there by power cord manufacturers and users, I'm curious if a budget cord can offer more than I'm currently getting from my system's stock cords. If not, I'll just leave things alone.

Do you really understand soundstage ? if so what do you expect a power cord to do ??

As for 'claims' from power cord manufacturers ..............
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