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A $1,000 power cable?!

I find it hilarious to listen to arguments that would have you believe that after a +/- 70' run of 12 or 14 gauge solid copper (or aluminum) building wire, itself an extension of an even longer run back to the distribution transformer, the last 6 or 8 feet of wire from the receptacle to the amp is capable of any sound improvement with a heavy gauge cord. It simply isn't possible.
 
I find it hilarious to listen to arguments that would have you believe that after a +/- 70' run of 12 or 14 gauge solid copper (or aluminum) building wire, itself an extension of an even longer run back to the distribution transformer, the last 6 or 8 feet of wire from the receptacle to the amp is capable of any sound improvement with a heavy gauge cord. It simply isn't possible.

Ha ha, exactly.
 
I would suggest that not only would it TOTALLY change your tone, but that you need at least one AND A SPARE for each and every component you have.

For good measure buy a couple for your bandmates. Even for your drummer. Just having that thing near him will make him sound better.

:)
 
I use one of these for my DAC in my stereo system and I think it helps. It is quiet and give me a better sound stage.
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The Magneto Powercord is made with #12 AWG high-purity copper conductors that deliver clean, stable and quiet AC power for CD/DVD players, pre-amps, power amplifiers and receivers. Each conductor is insulated with cross-linked polyethylene dielectric and wound in a common-mode circuit to achieve the highest capacitance with a balanced inductance field. The low-profile IEC connector also provides an easy connection to subwoofers, electrostatic speakers, and other components with difficult to reach IEC connections. All of the wire and connectors used to build the Magneto Powercord have been cryogenically treated in our cold fusion deep-immersion process to structurally align and fuse the molecular bond in the conductive metals for optimal sonic performance. The cord body is sheathed with abrasion resistant mesh sleeve over a polyethylene jacket for optimal flexibility and long-life durability. Optional IEC connectors and AC plugs are available at no extra cost.

Really? Really? You bought this? Or did you leave off the ;) ?
 
I find it hilarious to listen to arguments that would have you believe that after a +/- 70' run of 12 or 14 gauge solid copper (or aluminum) building wire, itself an extension of an even longer run back to the distribution transformer, the last 6 or 8 feet of wire from the receptacle to the amp is capable of any sound improvement with a heavy gauge cord. It simply isn't possible.

Must be designed for CLEAN energy like solar or wind. Those power lines outside your house are filthy.
 
I find it hilarious to listen to arguments that would have you believe that after a +/- 70' run of 12 or 14 gauge solid copper (or aluminum) building wire, itself an extension of an even longer run back to the distribution transformer, the last 6 or 8 feet of wire from the receptacle to the amp is capable of any sound improvement with a heavy gauge cord. It simply isn't possible.

Humans are sadly adept at believing that which requires the suspension of reason. Don't get me started or I'll get banned:hiding: