Has anyone here bothered with fancy power cords? Are the stock Halo cords worth replacing? Just wondering... Thanks. 
Jeff
Jeff
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Not worth it unless you first invest in a fancy power regeneration device like the PS Audio Power Plant.
Read this: http://www.kevinboone.com/hifimainscables.html
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The only power cable upgrade that I have done is change the size to a bigger one. But that's it..... If you try it let us know how it works out.....-JoeComment
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yes power cords can make a significant difference... With better quality gear and a good ear you can get some great results. I have Parasound C2 and several Halo amps. I have obtained worth while improvments from Cardas, PS Audio, Revelation Auidio Labs. The Halo C2 pre/pro (using the direct analog inputs) has allowed each change in power cord to come through. On one occasion the difference was not so clear until I removed the "upgraded" power cord and returned to stock. The stock cords from Parasound are not bad... better than most in mid/hi-fi. For my two channel source I use a Musical Fidelity X-Dacv3, X-10 tube bufferv3 and the XPSUv3 external power supply. The power supply sends 12volt DC to the DAC and Tube Buffer, I replaced the stock power cables with 2 cables from Revelation Audio Labs... the improvement was off the charts!!!!!!!!! I can not put into words what happened. I know of several on-line companies that will give you a 30 day trial and full refund on almost any/every power cord available... PLEASE, if you try the power cable avenue, allow at least a few days for burn-in, do not make any conclusions until you listen with the stock cord again. If you want better sound the right power cords can help. Beware, it can be a maddening pursuit... enter at your own risk.
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Interesting links Peter. Good article. I've had a hard time figuring out how the last 5 or 6 feet of cable can make a difference in performance. But I've been curious since many claim otherwise. The PS Audio cables are a good deal...
Speaking of PS Audio I have a PS Audio punch cable connected to a UPC-200 powering my front end with some small benefit outside of surge protection. The UPC has reduced graininess. Things sound a tad smoother but that's the extent of it. I have the A51 plugged into the wall as I continually hear this to be the best way to go.
I forget which product I heard was an "improvement" on the the PS Audio Power Plant. Either the ExactPower or Audiophile APS. In any event it seems I'd need something mighty large to handle an A51. Seems over the top to me.
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Out of all the cables I have purchased, PC's were the only ones I felt did not give me any audio improvement. I hope your's differ.JayComment
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Is there really a difference on the power cords, I never thought of it as an upgrade.Tom
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The power cable question was answered, this edition of cable talk in Club Halo/Parasound is over...
bad boy, it's subjective at best. Very subjective. It's one reason we don't focus on them at CAT.
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I am saddened to see the Power Cords thread, started by Jaynaldo , is closed , and particually because there are some good points made by a few of the posters .
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OK, I am a newbe so be nice....LOL! I want to know if power cords do work and what works for the the best price? I ain't spending 500 on a power cord nor would I spend 500 for speaker cables or any cables. I just don't have those kind of ears.....LOL! I use Kimber Hero's and for my Speakers. Is the... -
Hi sorry to raise this issue again - but where can I get .... (I am based in the UK)
1. Better fitting IEC power plug - the ones that are shipped are really not up to speed.
2. Double shielded power cord.
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Hi all,
This is a good reading for many of us willing to replace original Rotel power cords:
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Hi all,
I just ordered the high-current, 15-amp version of the PS Audio Ultimate Outlet power conditioner. I'm quite sure the power cords supplied with the Rotel pre/pro and the amp (and my Arcam CD player, if anyone knows) are 15-amp cords, but I just want some confirmation. Thanks.
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