Suggest a power cord

ROHfan
ROHfan Posts: 1,014
edited March 2013 in Electronics
As I get along in this hobby certain things confound me. My field is testing and certification of copper cable and fiber optic cable so it's difficult at times to separate the myriad of meter readings from perceived sonic differences. Every so often something that, on paper, shouldn't sound different winds up doing just that.

I'd like to try a new power cord for my Emo UPA-200 because I love this thing and want something better for it. What would anyone recommend for around $50? I was going to make my own cable with good quality ends and some Techflex but I figured it would probably run me over $50 anyways so that's where my price cap is for buying one. I'm curious to see if there's an actual difference in sound even though my core tells me it can't be. So please, if you're of the "power cables don't matter" camp, ignore this thread. Thanks!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited March 2013
    PM pepster and see what he can do for ya lol.

    If not check out audiogons used selection. Pangea comes to mind.

    How long do you need?
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,762
    edited March 2013
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    PM pepster and see what he can do for ya lol.

    If not check out audiogons used selection. Pangea comes to mind.

    How long do you need?

    I haven't used pepsters but I've heard good things about his work. I'm using Pangea and like them...
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2013
    You are not going to find much new at $50 that is useful. Spend $150 and get a new Shunyata Venom. When I added them to my amps I was so impressed that a month later I bought two Shunyata Python cables at 1k each.

    http://www.musicdirect.com/p-9670-shunyata-venom-3-power-cable.aspx
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    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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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited March 2013
    Im with endersshadow on this,Pepster makes nice cables.
    Dan
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited March 2013
    I may let go the tara labs PC I just bought for a 50. While I like it, I already have upgraded power cords and the Tara Labs is about on equal ground with the ones I have so turned out to be a lateral move for me. Pm me if ya want.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited March 2013
    Pangea or signal cable magic power for new but with as much used stuff on the form, you might be able to get a better cable used and broken in already for close to the same price.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited March 2013
    Just a FYI, Endershadow has contacted me already about the Tara Labs power cord. Just want to set the record straight here in case the OP mentions something in this thread.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited March 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Just a FYI, Endershadow has contacted me already about the Tara Labs power cord. Just want to set the record straight here in case the OP mentions something in this thread.

    Yup, to continue on that ideal, I discovered the powercable I thought would work for my M1.0t isnt long enough and I have been kicking myself in the rear for passing on the Tara Labs one the first time.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2013
    A used PS Audio power cord.
    Jake
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited March 2013
    PM sent.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


    http://audiomilitia.proboards.com/
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,569
    edited March 2013
    zingo wrote: »
    A used PS Audio power cord.

    Now you're talking.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2013
    Used pangea ac9
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited March 2013
    EMO carries a PC as well why not give them a try..as they made your UMC..

    ROHfan wrote: »
    As I get along in this hobby certain things confound me. My field is testing and certification of copper cable and fiber optic cable so it's difficult at times to separate the myriad of meter readings from perceived sonic differences. Every so often something that, on paper, shouldn't sound different winds up doing just that.

    I'd like to try a new power cord for my Emo UPA-200 because I love this thing and want something better for it. What would anyone recommend for around $50? I was going to make my own cable with good quality ends and some Techflex but I figured it would probably run me over $50 anyways so that's where my price cap is for buying one. I'm curious to see if there's an actual difference in sound even though my core tells me it can't be. So please, if you're of the "power cables don't matter" camp, ignore this thread. Thanks!
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • jumpindick
    jumpindick Posts: 428
    edited March 2013
    Check ou audioadvisor for pangya cable. They are known for their quality.
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  • KLapinas
    KLapinas Posts: 608
    edited March 2013
    Who or what is Pepster?
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited March 2013
    KLapinas wrote: »
    Who or what is Pepster?

    The Man, The Myth, The Legend...
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited March 2013
    KLapinas wrote: »
    Who or what is Pepster?

    A Club Polk forum member that makes power cords and interconnects and sales them. He will make custom make them to certain lengths using whatever connectors you want...
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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