Help! Did my power cable blow his tubes?
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dracoskeeper wrote: »
Some funny stuff there in the 14+ pages.
Post 103.
"Most audiophile cable makers don't know anything about electricity. Knowledge in engineering is not needed when designing cables, that's why I have forgotten a lot, because it's not needed. What you need to learn first is how to terminate the cable properly, and use 3 conductors that are thick enough to do the job. Anyone can do this. After you know this, you experiment with different geometries and materials, that's what audiophile cable makers do. "
Post 107
"Almost all audiophile cable makers use solid-core because it gives better sound. I tried all cables from the hardware store, I liked the solid-core best, it was even better than Nordost's silver plated cable. Properly engineered cables are the best, they know what they are doing. Audiophiles are only lying to themselves, they don't really know what they are doing. At least I can be honest to myself, I have no idea how to build the cables, so I pick a cable from the hardware store, it's also the safest. "
Post 113
"Do you mean that putting stuff around the cable can either reduce or increase the current-carrying capacity and therefore change the sound? "
Sounds like something some of our "experts" say. :rolleyes: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
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AudioTruth wrote: »I have built DIY cables for a decade so I have lots of experience. I have known how to re-terminate the cable properly for a decade, I always triple check everything many times, and also in the end before finally closing the plug. I'm never sloppy with my job, I always take my time. I never had any problems until now when his fuse and tubes blew. I said it's not possible, but he keeps insisting it was my fault. Now I doubt myself.
Hello AudioTruth, there is a real simple way to solve this. Have him/her send the cable back in the condition that blew the amplifier. You will know in an instant if it was you or not. The first thing an insurance company does is demand proof and verify. Well...verify.
Until then? Don't worry about it.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
