VD,
The Power Cord that is on the 1070 is Signal cables MagicPower Digital Reference. Here is the link:
http://signalcable.com/digitalpowerHC.html. I do not like to A/B comparisons, they make me nuts.
As far as IC's go, you can't do better than using good cables with Bullet Plugs!
VD,
Interesting setup I was checking out your pics. Seems like you are more setup for HT than Audio Yet you do like Vinyl.
I really fell my modified Denon 3930CI DVD player when playing a goood sounding CD, esp SACD is the best sounding ANALOG like Player!