What is the best power cable under $200.00 retail?

Vintage Audio Lab

well, my experience has been different than Tvad's, I've found that every component I have has benefited from non-stock power cords to some degree - some slightly, some greatly.

I would suggest trying something from a company like My Audio Cables (MAC) and seeing if it makes a perceptible difference to you (I have no relation to them whatsoever, but I have a couple of their cords in my systems that I prefer to some over-$500 cords, so I feel that they would be a good place to start experimenting).

good luck!

I don't disagree with Dcrugby, and I should have stated something a little differently.

You may hear the difference between a stock power cord and a $200 after market power cord, but at this price point, and taking into consideration the price point of the integrated amplifier and Sony changer, I believe the better bang-for-the-buck would be derived from spending the $200 on a better amp or source (either purchased used).

I second the MAC(My Audio Cables) power cords. They can be had for less than $100 on Audiogon auctions. I have three of them in my system and they give my Lessloss Dynamic filtering power cord which is five times as expensive a good run for the money.

Thank you for these responses. What about an upgraded power cable with a 4 box? Analysis Plus, for example.