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Power cords for ModWright SCD-XA5400es

I cross-posted this also in the Digital forum.

I just pulled the trigger on upgrading my stock Sony XA5400es with the ModWright mods.

For those of you that have done the mod, what type of power cords did you end up considering and ultimately using? Or did you stay with the stock cords? Are the power cords for the new separate power supply and the player the same brand/model?

TIA,
Lawrence (Closdesducs)
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mtseymour
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I agree with the suggestion about the "Truth" Umbilical cable.

I like the sound of the Synergistic Research Hologram D on the ext power supply, and the SR Precision AC on the player. Your better cable should be used on the ext power supply.

For similar reasons, it's better to replace the 5AR4 rectifier tube before you try different 6SN7 output tubes.
jafant
10,525 posts
 
Try an Audience power cord.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i have not heard every power cord that has ever been designed, but i have heard many. to my ears, my favorite is the ps audio lab--the original.

i am so confident of the sonics of this cord, that i would be willing to take part in a blind test, to confirm my preference.
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dave_b
2,267 posts
 
See...everyone has an opinion and an a^^^^le to! Get a PC that will actually do something beneficial for your component..MIT, Transparent etc.. They will reduce the grundge from your AC line and allow for more dynamic contrast, grain free expressiveness!!
twilo
357 posts
 
Go on the Cable Company's site.
They let you borrow cables and you can see which one will
sound best for your system.
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