Pangea power and hdmi cables

polkfarmboy
polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
edited December 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Are these a good brand

I will be buying a new amp soon and thought that while I am at it I may as well buy some new power cables for the amp and pre. The prices on the pangea models are cheap to it riases the question of how good they are. Do you have experience with them and are there certain lengths to avoid? Will they flex into tight spaces? What about there hdmi cables? I have had too many monoprice ones go dead so I'm done with that brand. My new pj mount comes on friday so I may bridge a pair between the epson 5010 and the darbee dvp
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2012
    The positive results I heard from Pangea power cables is what convinced me that power cords do have an audible effect on the sound. The AC9 is very hard to work with in a tight space. The AC14 is easy to work with. Get the SE version. I have had no issue with their HDMI cable. It seems well built, but I did get the more expensive version.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited September 2012
    BlueFox wrote: »
    The positive results I heard from Pangea power cables is what convinced me that power cords do have an audible effect on the sound. The AC9 is very hard to work with in a tight space. The AC14 is easy to work with. Get the SE version. I have had no issue with their HDMI cable. It seems well built, but I did get the more expensive version.

    You got the silver plated hdmi cables then? How were they?

    The reason I asked about the length is that I vaguely remember reading some place that power cables need to be a certain length to work their magic. If this true the what is the minimum?
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    You got the silver plated hdmi cables then? How were they?

    The reason I asked about the length is that I vaguely remember reading some place that power cables need to be a certain length to work their magic. If this true the what is the minimum?


    I got this cable in 6 meter length. It works fine, and I have some slack where before my cable was stretched to it's limit.
    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGHD24PCE

    I have never heard anything specific about power cord length, and I buy either 1 or 2 meter cables, depending on what I need.
    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.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,092
    edited September 2012
    The AC-9 is da' bomb
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited September 2012
    I bought AC-14SE for Oppo BDP-93. Like already mentioned, good value for $ and easy to bend, etc.
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  • playback
    playback Posts: 101
    edited September 2012
    I use the Pangea HD-24pc and love it stellar picture and no problems to speak of PCOCC 4% silver a deadly combo with a price thats hard to beat:cheesygrin:
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  • parimento1
    parimento1 Posts: 15
    edited September 2012
    Try Signal Cable, they sell direct and are very reasonable...I use it for my power amp and CD player. The 10 gauge cable works much better than the cheap 18 gauge that came with it.
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  • iskandam
    iskandam Posts: 704
    edited September 2012
    The AC14SE works very well on digital source. Huge improvement over stock PC in clarity, dynamics and separation of detail.

    The AC9 is fantastic on amps, receivers, and pre-amps. In every case I get a bump in midbass after installation. The sound is on the warm side so keep that in mind for system synergy. The only downside is that it's literally thicker than a garden hose and very heavy so they won't work in tight spaces and can put stress on your AC outlet/inlets
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited September 2012
    I have an anthem mca 5ch amp coming on Tuesday and its going to a tight spot. I cant do the ac9 but would the ac14se still be an upgrade over the Anthem stock cord that comes with ?
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  • iskandam
    iskandam Posts: 704
    edited September 2012
    Absolutely! You'd be amazed at the difference
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited September 2012
    While the Pangea is a good cable, for a few dollars more the Shunyata Viper will outperform it. I have used both, so this comment is from experience, not something I read on the Internet.
    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.
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  • Blownrx7
    Blownrx7 Posts: 137
    edited October 2012
    BlueFox wrote: »
    While the Pangea is a good cable, for a few dollars more the Shunyata Viper will outperform it. I have used both, so this comment is from experience, not something I read on the Internet.
    A few bucks more???
    Isn't the Shunyata Viper a $700 power cord? That's 10X!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited October 2012
    PFB, I suggest running that badboy with the stock cord for a few weeks, get used to the sound, then switch out the PC. May give you a better idea of what a good PC can do.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited October 2012
    Blownrx7 wrote: »
    A few bucks more???
    Isn't the Shunyata Viper a $700 power cord? That's 10X!

    Actually, I meant Venom. I don't think they have a Viper, unless it is really old. The Venom is $129.
    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.
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  • michealboom
    michealboom Posts: 1
    edited October 2012
    I have a pair of woofers and speakers, i ve' been playing these for 2 years and my amp are good i really enjoying my system, but there is one problem some times the voice not clearly out form my system, i suggest all my buddyz to buy a good and popular company amp so you'll never see this problem
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited October 2012
    nice try ****.
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    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2012
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Actually, I meant Venom. I don't think they have a Viper, unless it is really old. The Venom is $129.

    I would like to try one myself.
    Excellent reviews on the Venom, never seen a bad thing written about it.

    I have always been a big fan of Chris VH's "Flavor" power cables myself.
    I have had them all I think once or twice in the past, and the Flavor 4 is killer bang for buck on the used market.
    Mine have the Furutech FI-25 connectors (more expensive than what we are talking about here even used) but he makes a killer power cable even with the Wattgates.


    Bluefox want to send me a Venom power cable to try, and I will send one that is equal or better for you to try?
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2012
    pepster wrote: »
    I would like to try one myself.
    Excellent reviews on the Venom, never seen a bad thing written about it.

    I have always been a big fan of Chris VH's "Flavor" power cables myself.
    I have had them all I think once or twice in the past, and the Flavor 4 is killer bang for buck on the used market.
    Mine have the Furutech FI-25 connectors (more expensive than what we are talking about here even used) but he makes a killer power cable even with the Wattgates.


    Bluefox want to send me a Venom power cable to try, and I will send one that is equal or better for you to try?

    XLO Ultra Type X-10 ($17/ft.)with Furutech silver IEC and Furutech Copper male swap for a Venom (just to try mind you)?
    Of course we will be swapping back after we try each!:cheesygrin:

    VH Flavor 4 with Furutech FI-25' on each end?

    One of my "Modded" VH styles?
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    edited October 2012
    I've had no problems with http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/hdmi-cable.htm HDMI cables...good quality too.
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    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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  • Blownrx7
    Blownrx7 Posts: 137
    edited October 2012
    pepster wrote: »
    ...
    I have always been a big fan of Chris VH's "Flavor" power cables myself.
    I have had them all I think once or twice in the past, and the Flavor 4 is killer bang for buck on the used market.
    Mine have the Furutech FI-25 connectors (more expensive than what we are talking about here even used) but he makes a killer power cable even with the Wattgates.
    ...

    I second the VH flavor cords. Make it even cheaper by DIYing them!
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited December 2012
    I recently went all to Pangea power cables an really like the results. I currently have the AC9 plugged into the amp and wall.

    Unfortunately do to the size and weight the plug in the wall sags a bit. Is there a trick on having it propped up or just stick a piece of wood underneath to alleviate the weight?

    Thanks
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited December 2012
    Same on mine too. I just used a small wood block to support it. These power cables are a great buy.
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited December 2012
    thanks ERN

    I was thinking of maybe going with the AC14SE to the AMP.

    The AC9 is tough to work with and putting a strain on the connections.

    Would going to a AC14SE be too small for a AMP?
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