Cable elevators by F1nut

I ordered six of Jesse’s cable supports, and installed them today. At first I thought this would be sufficient to replace my Shunyata supports, but I ended up using both of them. They are being used to elevate my power cables, mostly under the rack, that power the amps, and the source gear. I have three power conditioners, so they each get a cable from the wall, and the amp power conditioners have another power cable to the amp. Essentially, this makes five power cables on the floor.

I ordered these since I felt they were a great cosmetic match with the Denali 2000T amp power conditioners, and they are. Whether the sound is better or not, I can’t really say, but it does look a lot better.

I guess that demonstrates the philosophy of cable deniers who say because we like the appearance of our cables that tricks us into thinking the sound is better is just as wrong as all their other nonsense reasons to deny cables matter.

They certainly are well made, and solid. My Shunyata supports are light weight plastic. The only negative issue for me is that the support opening isn’t quite wide enough for the power cables. However, they would work great for my Shunyata Venom speaker cables in the HT. Still, they do support the cables, just not as snug a fit if the Cable seated better in the support. No complaint here, just an observation, and Jesse did mention they might not be big enough.

Anyway, for those who didn’t take advantage of the offer I can only say it’s your loss. :)


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Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.

Comments

  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,116
    That is beautiful!!
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    edited October 2017
    Nicki Minaj would love those black anacondas.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Nicki Minaj. Since tonight is this weeks Friday night I will listen to her a bit, with my Anacondas.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,708
    Bud, the opening at the top is 15/16". I checked the diameter of your cables, which are supposed to be 1", so I thought they might be a snug fit requiring them to be pressed in a bit. Are your cables larger than 1"?
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  • He missed a hair or two, but other than that looks good.
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    Other; M10 series II, M7C's, Hafler XL600 amp, RB-980BX, Parasound HCA-1500 amp , P5 preamp, all in storage. All vintage Polk have had crossover rebuilds and tweeter upgrades.

    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.

    Imagine making politics your entire personality.
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Jesse, I didn’t do any measuring or try pressing them in. They are fine as is, but I will try that tomorrow.

    One of the big benefits of elevating the cables is being able to clean under the rack. It seems every time I post a picture I see dust I missed. :)

    When I was messing around under the rack trying to clean, and put the elevators in, I was listening to the stereo. Then the left amp made a noise, and shut off. Oh oh. Better shut both down, and finish. Fortunately, everything is fine. I would have been P.O.ed if I broke something while doing that. Especially since it was early, and I haven’t had any beer. LOL.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,559
    Serious question, do you think the cables will require a partial "re-break in" process, since they have been moved to install the risers?

    I've heard that if possible you should avoid moving power, speaker, and other interconnects after installing and breaking in, to avoid disrupting the surface of the copper on the wires. Any truth to this?
  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,471
    Yes
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,475
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Serious question, do you think the cables will require a partial "re-break in" process, since they have been moved to install the risers?

    I've heard that if possible you should avoid moving power, speaker, and other interconnects after installing and breaking in, to avoid disrupting the surface of the copper on the wires. Any truth to this?

    350* oven should bake them in well.....
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Serious question, do you think the cables will require a partial "re-break in" process, since they have been moved to install the risers?

    I've heard that if possible you should avoid moving power, speaker, and other interconnects after installing and breaking in, to avoid disrupting the surface of the copper on the wires. Any truth to this?

    Bluefox will have the answer... he knows all about tinfoil hat stuff. :p
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  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Russ, that's an antenna...
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,475
    East coast Carolina "anti-cable" as a matter of fact
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,776
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    East coast Carolina "anti-cable" as a matter of fact

    Wit some Geetchie magic mixed in.
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,124
    lightman1 wrote: »
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    East coast Carolina "anti-cable" as a matter of fact

    Wit some Geetchie magic mixed in.

    That's ****$ backwards Sothin' Carolina gerry-riggin' inter-pre-ta
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,021
    I got a chance to see these at Skip's and while I can't speak as to whether or not they offer any sonic improvements, I can say they are well made and look very nice. I'd probably buy some just for the looks, but most of my speaker cables are behind the audio racks. Great craftsmanship by Jesse.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,708
    Thank you Paul.

    There will be more available in the near future.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    I got a chance to see these at Skip's and while I can't speak as to whether or not they offer any sonic improvements, I can say they are well made and look very nice. I'd probably buy some just for the looks, but most of my speaker cables are behind the audio racks. Great craftsmanship by Jesse.

    They really did look awesome with the setup Skip had in his upper room with Halen's speakers!

    like a Idiot, I got so lost into the music I never took pics of the up stairs setup :(
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,475
    edited October 2017
    voltz wrote: »
    PSOVLSK wrote: »
    I got a chance to see these at Skip's and while I can't speak as to whether or not they offer any sonic improvements, I can say they are well made and look very nice. I'd probably buy some just for the looks, but most of my speaker cables are behind the audio racks. Great craftsmanship by Jesse.

    They really did look awesome with the setup Skip had in his upper room with Halen's speakers!

    like a Idiot, I got so lost into the music I never took pics of the up stairs setup :(

    Thats when you know the music is GREAT and the gear is AWESOME
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    I have to admit the cable risers have elevated my system to unprecedented heights, and replaced both Viagra and Rogaine. :)
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • FestYboy
    FestYboy Posts: 3,861
    Always happens when you get new hardwear...
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,902
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have to admit the cable risers have elevated my system to unprecedented heights, and replaced both Viagra and Rogaine. :)

    Well then crap, sign me up for 100 or so.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,862
    What's that Oreo icecream sandwich looking thing?
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,475
    Willow wrote: »
    What's that Oreo icecream sandwich looking thing?

    A shim :p one this is for sure it's not an ice cream sammich
  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,646
    pitdogg2 wrote: »

    A shim :p

    Like Bruce Jenner? :p