Pangea Audio - AC-9 - Power Cable's

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
edited July 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Audio Advisor is having a killer sale on these power cables 1.0 meter for $49.99 reg $200

The web site says 0.6 for $49.99 but just call (800) 942-0220

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGAC9
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  • praedet
    praedet Posts: 314
    edited July 2010
    So, has the price gone up that much since these came out, 1 m is normally $200 now?
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2010
    Quoting from their product description....
    Taking Tiger's Approach

    Pangea Audio's 'component to the wall outlet' design approach is much like the way that Tiger Woods plays golf. Most golfers think of hitting the ball from the tee to the green. They hit the ball as far as they can on each hole to get as close as possible to the green.

    Tiger's approach is just the opposite. He thinks from the green back to the tee. He asks, 'What ball placement on the fairway will give me the best opportunity for a birdie putt today?' Today, his caddie recommends, with a slight wind out of the west, the best shot would be an 7-iron 150 yards from the left of the fairway to the back edge of the green. So Tiger gets out his 3-wood, rather than his driver, and hits the ball to that spot on the fairway to set up a second shot that will give him the best opportunity for a birdie putt.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    What did they cost?? I do know the price of copper has jumped in cost this past year.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2010
    they had an intro price for a while that was super cheap... can't remember, but it was like $20 for 0.6m cables or something.. I think i got three 1m AC-14's for $80 and an 1.5m AC-9 for $60..

    Not sure if they were ever actually retailing for $200, but $50 for 1m AC9 seems like a decent deal to me..

    Jason
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    Did you notice an improvment using them? How is the build quality??

    Thanks.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited July 2010
    Larry, there is a substantial thread here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99103&highlight=pangea+audio+power+cord

    Greg
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited July 2010
    The prices for the "original" Pangea's seems to be the same as they always were. $49.99 for a 1M AC-9 is a great unadvertised deal. Do you have to call to get that price Larry?

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    The prices for the "original" Pangea's seems to be the same as they always were. $49.99 for a 1M AC-9 is a great unadvertised deal. Do you have to call to get that price Larry?

    H9

    Yes I called them, they sent me an email with a list of sales.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    headrott wrote: »
    Larry, there is a substantial thread here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99103&highlight=pangea+audio+power+cord

    Greg

    Thanks!! I pulled the trigger on a couple of them this morning. I forgot about that thread..
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited July 2010
    I build quality is very good IMHO.. the cords are almost too thick/stiff. If you have cramped stereo cabinets this would be a problem.

    I didn't really notice much of a difference sonically (I couldn't change out the cord on my Carver amp, which i really wanted to do), but others have very much enjoyed the sound of their pangea's.. that thread headrott linked will have everyone else's opinion.

    Jason
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    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2010
    I put them throughout my system, major sonic gain for me, see results in previous thread.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited July 2010
    Hooked up a Pangea AC-14 to my Plasma TV last night and got very little improvement. Granted I do not think it was designed for a TV, but I did notice the SignalCable digital made a better improvement to the TV.

    I want to try a AC-9, but they seem to thick and stiff for my tight set-up.

    Wonder if you could bend a 0.6 meter Pangea AC-9 in the shape of a U?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    Well when I get mine I will let you guys know what I think. Also the first one I will change out will be on my Panamax then I will change out the amp.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    Just put these cables to my Power Conditioner, Amp, and CDP.

    These cables are worth every penny for the cost that they can be had...
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    OK the image is much cleaner,wider, and the SDA effect is in full bloom. The drums are tighter, and the depth of the over all effect is fantastic. I want to order 2 more for my 2 pre/amps. Not sure if the ELP will stay on the shelf with one of these behind it, I think I would have to strap the little guy down.

    They are fat as a garden hose but not as stiff as I thought they might be, and you can bend a .6 meter into a U shape with no problems.

    All n All a good bang for the buck upgrade. I am very happy with them.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    OK the image is much cleaner,wider, and the SDA effect is in full bloom. The drums are tighter, and the depth of the over all effect is fantastic. I want to order 2 more for my 2 pre/amps. Not sure if the ELP will stay on the shelf with one of these behind it, I think I would have to strap the little guy down.

    They are fat as a garden hose but not as stiff as I thought they might be, and you can bend a .6 meter into a U shape with no problems.

    All n All a good bang for the buck upgrade. I am very happy with them.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited July 2010
    Thanks...I watched the video on the AudioAdvisor site with The Chick and could not tell if that was possible.:D

    To bend a .6 meter in the shape of a "U" that is...
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited July 2010
    I've got some of those AC-9s, gotta agree, they rock. Yep, every time I plug those bad boys in, I tend to suddenly find myself inadequate,lol.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited July 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    OK the image is much cleaner,wider, and the SDA effect is in full bloom. The drums are tighter, and the depth of the over all effect is fantastic. I want to order 2 more for my 2 pre/amps. Not sure if the ELP will stay on the shelf with one of these behind it, I think I would have to strap the little guy down.

    The AC-14SE are fine for SACD/CD, pre-amps, and DACs. I installed them on mine and immediately heard a positive difference. As they settled in, it just got better.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited July 2010
    Polkie2009 wrote: »
    I've got some of those AC-9s, gotta agree, they rock. Yep, every time I plug those bad boys in, I tend to suddenly find myself inadequate,lol.

    :eek:
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    Just ordered the AC14 SE's for the rest of my gear.

    Next stop is MIT IC's for every piece of gear..
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited July 2010
    I put one of these cables on my Emotiva XPA-3 in my HT rig and it gave the Emo a whole new life, in a good way. it really brought the A9's to life as well, since I really don't spend much time listening to music in my HT rig I am enjoying what I'm hearing. I am not an Emo fan by any means but this amp works just fine for my needs in the HT rig for now but I am really impressed with what this cable does for this amp.. My money and times goes to my 2 channel as most of you guys know.

    I really wish I could put an upgraded cable on my Pioneer SC-07. well I guess I could modify it if I wanted to.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    edited July 2010
    Larry, thanks for the AC-9...this black snake was a very pleasant surprise. More bass!!!
    (not Largemouth either)
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