Power cord for my Portal Panache?


What do you guys think about the MIT z-cord II? I was offered a 6 foot version from my local store for 60 dollars out the door. Do you think this would be a good upgrade from the stock cheap black cord it came with? Would the ps audio power punch that retails for 70 be a better cord? Thanks!

P.S. i could also use the MIT for my cd player...

Ryan
rtilbury
Ryan,

I have owned the MIT Power Cords and just found them in a simple word, well just terrible. In that price range the PS Audio Cords will be the better bet. Good luck!

KiD
The Panache is a great sounding amp! I really am just amazed at the difference between my older NAD. I have listened to Jolida, Classe, Primare, NAD, and Audio Research. The Panache was way better then Primare, Jolida and NAD. The best I can describe it's sound is to think of a beast that is warm and gentle. hah.

Beware though that the Panache is super sensitive to the power in your house. I have never been able to track down what is causing a very slight buzz from the speakers. The amp did not buzz at TIBI manufacturing (who makes these amps)when I took it to be looked at. But I dont notice it anymore.
I recently purchased a Panache here and am very pleased with the sound. I replaced the stock power cord with a 4 foot section of Belden 14 gauge cable with a hospital grade plug. I'm not a big believer in expensive power cords but do like to use a cable at least 14 gauge as my speaker cables are 11 gauge.
As for the buzzing, I hear some also but need to get my ear right up next to the speaker. I've heard alot worse with a couple of others including Rotel.
This is a good post in my opinion. My new Portal Panache is being delivered in 2 days, and the power cord question is one that I'm wondering about also. I'll be interested to see if there are more responses to this topic.