What's a good power cord (no oils)

Mr. Sharpe
Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
edited August 2012 in Electronics
I'm wanting to get a good power cord for my Denon 3910 and one for maybe my 2800. I was hoping for one under $100 if possible, anyone you've used and liked:)

By the way, I haven't been on a while, how's everybody doing?
Home theater:
43” Westinghouse Displayer
Marantz UD-7007 Player
Emotiva MC-700 Processor
Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
Parasound Zamp Amplifier
Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
Klipsch RC-10 Center
Klipsch R34c Fronts
Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
Polk audio PSW-505

Stereo:
Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
Parasound P6 Preamplifer
Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited May 2012
    Mr. Sharpe wrote: »
    I'm wanting to get a good power cord for my Denon 3910 and one for maybe my 2800. I was hoping for one under $100 if possible, anyone you've used and liked:)

    By the way, I haven't been on a while, how's everybody doing?

    PM Pepster, he seems to make some pretty good ones to whatever length you need from what I hear.
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    edited May 2012
    So he makes them then? I may do that.
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2012
    You could go the DIY route, or a polkie-build, or Signal Cable---lots options.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited May 2012
    There is no contest at that price.
    http://www.musicdirect.com/p-9670-shunyata-venom-3-power-cable.aspx
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    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

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited May 2012
    I'll second Pepsters PC's, good quality and build. Send him a PM, though he's alittle skitish lately due to a few people blowing him off.
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    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited May 2012
    Pangea sold at Audioadvisor makes a great cord.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited May 2012
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Pangea sold at Audioadvisor makes a great cord.

    Great prices for these - Pangea Audio AC-9
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,289
    edited May 2012
    Hot tip from a speaker cable vendor at LSAF

    Cullen cables---Patrick Cullen son of Rick Cullen (Wyred 4 Sound)

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/cullen-cable-6-foot-gold-series-power-cable-made-in-t--2
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2012
    Are you finding Denon's cords inadequate ? :confused:
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited May 2012
    DIY, baby, DIY.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited May 2012
    I find Pangea's AC-9's to be a great bang for the buck. They are a tad on the warm side of the fence.
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  • breal74
    breal74 Posts: 324
    edited May 2012
    BlueFox wrote: »
    There is no contest at that price.
    http://www.musicdirect.com/p-9670-shunyata-venom-3-power-cable.aspx

    I definitely agree with BlueFox on this, but if you have any local dealers check their prices first. I picked mine up at a local shop for $99. Pangea also makes some very nice cables for the price. Can't go wrong with either one IMO.
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited May 2012
    I've had great luck with the Pangea cords also, especially the AC-14SE on my Pre and AC-9SE on my amp.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited May 2012
    I'll vouch for Pepsters cables, great quality. Excellent man to deal with, I'm sure he would let you demo one.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,259
    edited May 2012
    Dawgfish wrote: »
    I've had great luck with the Pangea cords also, especially the AC-14SE on my Pre and AC-9SE on my amp.

    My whole system is running these I love em.. I tried two of them then had to do the whole system, made me PC believer..
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2012
    A little more expensive, but the Wireworld Aurora is fantastic for the money.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2012
    Why not make the Bob Crump power cord?

    http://www.audiotweaks.com/diy/bobcrump_pc/page03.htm
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    edited May 2012
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Pangea sold at Audioadvisor makes a great cord.

    I've noticed they have very good cords!
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Hot tip from a speaker cable vendor at LSAF

    Cullen cables---Patrick Cullen son of Rick Cullen (Wyred 4 Sound)

    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/cullen-cable-6-foot-gold-series-power-cable-made-in-t--2

    Those look nice!
    gdb wrote: »
    Are you finding Denon's cords inadequate ? :confused:

    oh yeah they work, they're just Huge... I think the 3910 insulation is as big as 2 awg lol I'm sure the wires are 12 or 10. Very stiff. the 2800 isn't nearly as big though.


    I don't know guys, i've thought about making my own but the Pangea is probably what I may get, or those Rick Cullen ones. We'll see, I'll go on Audioadvisor tonight and look at their stuff, Sounds like Pangea is a good brand from the replies I've gotten so far. Thank you all so much!!!
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited May 2012
    why not buy monoprice 12awg cable?
    12awg is probably bigger than most cables out there
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,167
    edited May 2012
    It's not all about gauge.
    "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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  • DarkHorror
    DarkHorror Posts: 73
    edited May 2012
    What are you looking to get out of them?
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2012
    My guess would be....wait for it.......electrons!:lol:
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    edited May 2012
    gdb wrote: »
    My guess would be....wait for it.......electrons!:lol:

    Oh yes... I needs more of thems!!
    nhhiep wrote: »
    why not buy monoprice 12awg cable?
    12awg is probably bigger than most cables out there

    they have 6 gauge wire at Lowe's too;) I got some 2 gauge the other day lol

    Naw but seriously it's not size that matters even though 12 would be nice and all it's the substance and umph that counts.
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    edited May 2012
    DarkHorror wrote: »
    What are you looking to get out of them?

    Looks and better sound, something that is flexible too. The cord that came with the 3910 is extremely stubborn:(
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited May 2012
    What does "no oils" mean?
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,670
    edited May 2012
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    What does "no oils" mean?

    I'm pretty sure it refers to "snake oil"...

    With that, I've been happy with the Signal power cords on my Parasound (MagicPower) and Dared (MagicPower Digital) in my 2ch system.
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    edited May 2012
    Yes, snake oils. don't like those.

    Signal cables are pretty and inexpensive:)
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,569
    edited May 2012
    PS Audio or Shunyata for my money. No snake oil, just excellent cords.
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  • Mr. Sharpe
    Mr. Sharpe Posts: 1,354
    edited May 2012
    Dang, Shunyata's definitely got the Snake look to them, hence the names of the cords.
    How much does one of their cords cost? Do they have a price list? I didn't see on their site.
    Home theater:
    43” Westinghouse Displayer
    Marantz UD-7007 Player
    Emotiva MC-700 Processor
    Adcom GFA-5006 Amplifier
    Parasound Zamp Amplifier
    Ethereal ESO-1 Power Conditioner
    Klipsch RC-10 Center
    Klipsch R34c Fronts
    Klipsch RB-41 Surrounds
    Polk audio PSW-505

    Stereo:
    Polk audio RTA-12c’s fully upgraded crossovers
    DIY 12tc braided speaker cables
    Denon DVD-5910ci Spinner
    Parasound P6 Preamplifer
    Parasound HCA -1500a Amplifier
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited May 2012
    Mr. Sharpe wrote: »
    Dang, Shunyata's definitely got the Snake look to them, hence the names of the cords.
    How much does one of their cords cost? Do they have a price list? I didn't see on their site.
    $125 at music direct.
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