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Need quality flexible power cord for CD player....

Howdy All,

I have a good sounding system consisting of Quad 99 CDP cd player connected directly to a pair of Channel Islands VMB-1 mono-block amplifiers via the Quad's varible output. Speakers are Reference 3A mm DeCapos on sand/shot filled Sound Organization stands. Currently I use the highly regarded Audience PowerChord on the CD player, but it is a bit too stiff in the long strain relief area and it is difficult to use it with the light weight Quad on my narrow rack.

Cound someone recommend a good flexible power Cord that works well with digital front ends and is reasonably affordable? I would prefer to spend $100 or less (new or used) for a 3 ft. cable, but could spring for a bit more, if necessary.

Please don't turn this into a Power Cord/Snake Oil argument. I'm going to spend some money, so please, recommendations only and DIY is OK as long as it is an easy to construct kit or design.

Enjoy,

TIC
reubent
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Really flexible, and great reviews...and so inexpensive it's undeservedly dismissed as "unworthy"...Absolute Power Cord $49.

Still flexible, but higher up the $$$ scale, and really good (neutral...no tone control like the Shunyata Black Mamba) is the TG Audio 688.

Still higher up the foodchain is the Michael Wolff Source Cord.

All are very flexible. All are excellent cords. All can be found used for less than $350.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
Blue Circle BC61. Very natural sounding.
mtbrider
130 posts
 
The Rs Cables Kevlar Starchord is very flexible and sounds good on digital components.

http://www.rscables.com
stage
20 posts
 
I don't know how it compares in flexability to the Audience PowerChord, but the XLO Reference 2 Type 10A seems very flexible compared to other power cords I've used. It also has a reputation as being a good choice for digital, and my experiences with it confirm that. It can be found on AudioGon for under $100. Good luck.
lemec5b2
67 posts
 
Just a little kidding Larry, good to know what you like anyways!

steve
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