artikulate wrote:all my power cables are the baohing variety except the one for my klimax sub which is the newest one
Which do you consider to be newer than Baohing?
In Europe, Linn supply a Volex cord, which comes with either a Baohing or a Tongyuan cable. Sometimes even a third variety. This is how Volex specifies their product, and Linn seem to just send out what they get.
In my opinion, it can vary between units which power cord sounds the best. It can also vary between entire systems. So - unfortunately - there is a bit of trial and error needed to optimise this part. And it's definitely worth it!
In my opinion, the most surprising thing about power cords is how some of them can completely mess up the performance of a system. I just don't understand how it's possible. The power cords that are really good are just a few: Some Volex models and Power One. You only need to try those, as bad cords never sound any good, regardless of where they're used.
My phono preamps (Kinki and Slipsik) are supplied with Power One cords. On the Kikkin volume control, a Volex cord of my own specification (similar to one of the models that Linn supply) is fitted. The prototype Kikkins had a Power One, but after some changes to the power supply I found that I could get slightly better results with a different power cord.