Pass Labs Power Cord

I see a lot of comment so far, but no direct recomendation?
Armandito (Threads | Answers)

'Cause it's really impossible. What you find acceptable price-wise and sound-wise may or may not be in line with anyone's suggestion.

The cheapest acceptable cord is the stock cord included with Pass Labs, as others have mentioned.

Aftermarket cords may offer marginal improvements.

Even the Purist Audio Dominus are not significantly better than the Pass stock cords...though the Dominus are somewhat better in the bass and treble, but at a much higher cost.

On the other hand, it's ironic that anyone willing to spend the premium required for Pass Labs amps is quibbling over the cost of power cords.

It shows that everyone has specific price/value points for different elements of their systems. There's no right answer.

Tvad

Who were you refering to when you used the word "quibbling"? as far as I know, I never set a price point for pc. I just wanted to get an idea from others audiogon members.That's all. by the way, thank you for your comments.

04-12-08: Armandito
Tvad

Who were you refering to when you used the word "quibbling"?

You, based on this comment:

04-12-08: Armandito
Any recomendation without braking the bank?

"Not breaking the bank" generally refers to a low price (although everyone's idea of a low price is personal), hence quibbling over cost, IMO...especially considering the cost of a Pass Labs X350 amplifier.

No disrespect intended, just a different perspective.

At this point in my Pass Labs ownership, I don't believe it's necessary to spend a lot of money (shall we say more than $700) to bring out the best in the amps. However, my experimentation is thus far limited, and I'm certainly open to discovery.

Here's a link of interest:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_4/feature-article-blind-test-power-cords-12-2004.html

I hope this thread doesn't unravel into the tired ABX test argument.

The fact is, many people can discern differences among power cords, and many others cannot.

I believe it's best to let those who wish to buy aftermarket cords discuss the benefits they have experienced, and let those who do not detect differences discuss it in a separate thread.

Neither camp with ever convince the die-hards of the other camp.

It's interesting to note, however, that there are at least a half dozen Audiogon members who are regular discussion thread contributors, and who were initially quite resistant to aftermarket power cords, who later admitted discovering significant improvements in their systems after trying a few power cords in their systems.