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ARC Ref 3 Power Cord

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has replace the stock power cord for the Arc Ref 3 with some other power cord and has found it to improve the preamps performance? I have replaced the power cords on most of my other components and I am thinking of doing the same with the Ref 3. If so, is there anything good out there without spending an arm and a leg on?
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elberoth2
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I am very interested as to how you know that ARC gear is voiced using Shunyata Anaconda Helix Alpha power cords. Can you elaborate please.

Stephen,

I toured ARC factory back in 2007 and have talked to ppl. Both of their systems - the one in the big room with Wilson Maxx speakers, and the one in a smaller room with System 8 speakers, are cabled throughout with Shunyata Anaconda Helix power cords. They also use Shunyata V-Ray.
oneobgyn
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Thanks for the info
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mitch4t
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I needed a longer cord than the stock cord and I purchased a Signal Cable Magic power cord.....sounded very good.
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tlg OP
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Mitch4t
Can you tell me if it was the basic Signal Power Cord or the upgrade silver one they have? How long is the stock cord? Thanks
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mitch4t
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Basic cord.......15 feet. Very, very heavy.....the weight of the cord can pull the connector out of the wall socket...I had to prop-up the cord right underneath the socket to make sure the weight of the cord didn't pull it out of the wall. You might not have that problem with shorter lenghths.
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