Power Cable Questions
bobsauto49
Posts: 973
I'm looking to upgrade my PC on my B&K,and my Onkyo to Pangea. Question i have is their website says AC-9 for Amps,and AC-14 for for sources,and preamps. My Onkyo acts as my preamp,but also runs 3 channels. So,which cable is best? The AC-14 is about $20 cheaper,which isnt much,but i want the best cable for the purpose. Any suggestions?:idea:
"Everything I ever did in my life worthwhile I caught hell for"
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I think you would be just fine with the ac-14. Not to mention the added advantage that the 14 is somewhat flexible as to the 9 which is so thick it's hard to bend the way you need it.
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First, you want the SE version of each cable. If you have the room get the AC-9SE. However, the 9 is a 7 gauge cable, and requires adequate room behind the gear in order to bend.
I started with Pangea, and they made an audible improvement in my gear. However, now I am a Shunyata fan. For a starter cable I would go with the Shunyata Venom 3. It costs a couple dollars more than the Pangea, but is a better cable IMO.
http://www.musicdirect.com/p-9670-shunyata-venom-3-power-cable.aspxLumin 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. -
Thanx fellas! @Bluefox,I was hoping to spend $150 max for 2,which was why i was looking at the AC-9/AC-14,and hoping to hear a noticable difference in sound!"Everything I ever did in my life worthwhile I caught hell for"
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I currently use 2 AC-9's in my system and they do an excellent job. I tried the AC-14SE on my source and found that the AC-9 sounded better, so I sold the 14SE. Of course your mileage may vary from my results. I'd go with the AC-9's, but they are Huge and do ok (not great) with flexibility.
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Wow. Two dumba$$ spammers in a row. Back into your septic tank, you dung beetles.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.
