Power Cord for Pass Int 60-Under 1K used


I'm just about done with my recent audio transformation. My last statement is going to be an after market power cable for my Pass Labs Int-60. My budget is under 1K used....and that"s pushing it.

Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated, especially if your a Pass Labs owner.

If your not a fan of after market cords....save me the speech. I already spent about 35K....I'm not using a stock power cord.

Any and all ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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JMcGrogan2....don't you quit too. I always look forward to your expertise and wisdom.
I appreciate all the suggestions. I really do respect all opinions relating to this crazy hobby. I started 30  years ago with an Akai integrated amp and a Pair of Bose 901 series VI. My first real high end purchase was a Phillips CD 880 probably in 1988 give or take a year or two. I actually still have that CD player...one of the most stunning Cd players I've ever seen.

With that said....I don't hate on guys with 500.000 systems...nor do I look down on new audiophiles with small budgets. This hobby is all about overkill. Leave no stone unturned. There is great sound to be had at every price point. Recently I bought a PS Audio P-10. Paul McGowan the owner/CEO/Audio legend is unequivocal in his opinion that upgraded power cords make a difference. He recommends that you upgrade the cord for all of his products, and its not like he's just trying to sell you one of his cords. I recently watched (and I highly recommend it) Michael Fremer on Youtube showing off his audio gear and record collection. In this video Fremer is very blunt about the benefits of after market power cords.

Folks... were all chasing the same thing. In my situation I'm retired and I decided to put together an audio system I can enjoy and leave alone. I've accomplished that and I'm just putting the final touches on a lot of truly great gear.

Happy listening my audio brothers.
I would love an Audience AU 24 SE...but even used their well north of 1K.

I just had 2 Audience Power Chords modified into Power Chord SE i's.

For the time being I'll use 1 of these. I was using on of them before the modification with great results.

I'm tempted to try one of the discontinued Voodoo cords. Their basically half price, but my whole system at this point is Audience and I'll probably stick with them.

The responses are very interesting regarding this topic. The demographic has obviously changed on AudiGon. Back in the day the forums were dominated by hard core Audiophiles who did anything for positive changes in their audio systems. There use to be healthy debates regarding opinions and theories....but not the haters who reject anything they deem to expensive. As much as I respect companies like Anti Cables and all the other cost effective companies that offer a great products for the price....it seems to have convinced people that its insane to spend more than a couple hundred dollars for wire or cords.

For the longest time I spent all my allowable audio money on gear. I didn't pay a lot of attention to cords and interconnects. Recently I've upgraded my rig and decided to go the extra mile with my cabling. Its make a huge difference...and I don't even have the best of ears. 

Thanks for all the positive responses. As always I appreciate the help the forum lends at times. Happy listening my Audio Brothers.




Signal Cable is fantastic...I've owned it. In my experience...when I moved up the chain it got better. In this hobby...you got to trust your ears.....and stay within your budget. BTW- Audience cable aint thick...in fact its kind of skinny.