Pangea or similar
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Currently running an original Pangea AC-14 with my Plinius integrated, but wouldn't mind upgrading to at least the AC-14SE mkII. I can get the AC-14SE for $50 on Amazon so I'm obviously not looking to spend much here, just looking for a cheap little upgrade. Upgrade is the key, no interest in going lateral just to try out something new/different. Almost forgot, I need about 1m.
Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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i would go with a thicker awg cable for my amp.
there is a 5ft. ac9 on audiogon for $100. get in contact with cullen cables.
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/ac-cables-pangea-audio-ac-9-pangea-ac-9-power-cord-2015-05-09-power-93108-montecito-caAmplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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I was thinking of going with the 9. I may move the 9 from the subwoofer to see if I can tell a difference. I really want the new AC-9, but $150 is more than I want to spend right now.
Thanks Marvin.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
i can bring a cullen over and let you listen ( this coming weekend?). the gold series goes for $129 for 6ft. i made him an offer fro $100 and he took it.Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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If you do go with a Pangea AC-9/AC-9SE, make sure you have enough room to make a turn behind your amp. They are very thick, stiff, and heavy, you need about seven inches to make a ninety degree turn. I have one plugged into my AVR, which is almost at ground level (just a few inches above the floor), if you use it on a piece of equipment that is a couple shelves up, it may be difficult to keep the AC-9 plugged into the IEC inlet because of it's weight pulling it down. It may need to be supported.
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Amen to that. Plan on an extra 1m to the cable so you have .5 on each side. You also may consider 90 degree IEC adapters so the cable isn't hanging off the back but straight down. I'm fully Pangea in my HT (AC-9, AC-9SE, AC-14, AC-14SE) but thinking HARD on going Cullen for my 2 channel as they are easier to bend.
That and in talking to Patrick he's been very up front about what how his cables are different from Pangea (because I asked
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However the thing about the Pangeas is they are cheap on eBay if your patient. I scored a .6m for 20, a 2m AC-9 for 80, a 1.5m AC-9 for 75, and a AC-14SE for 50 from Tony. Used Cullen cables won't be that cheap.
For an integrated in a 2 channel I might justify the cost. For my HT amp and sub amp the AC-9s are fine.
Only thing about the Cullen is the size of the plug. I worry it will block the outlets on either side in my APC whereas the Pangeas aren't as wide where they plug in."....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) -
Have you asked him about putting a different connector on that end?
Have not. I assumed those were the only ones he used. That and those plugs seem to be the fairly standard ones most folks use.
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Funny what you find in the closet "stash." Digging out the speaker mounts for daboyz I found 3 power cables. Aural Thrills, MAC Sound Pipe, and a custom made from Trey (VR3). One of these should suffice.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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Could I recommend ps audio? Perhaps an ac3. Think I payed 100$ for a used 2 meter. I picked up a 1 meter on this forum for like 75 bucks. I have owned the pangea and the ps audio ac3 is thick and really flexible. Or maybe check out MIT clearance centre. Just picked up a couple of z cords with hospital grade connectors for 75 bucks new in box. They are also super flexible and get great reviews.2 channel:
Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
Theater:
Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables. -
I second the Cullen gold. I've been running one now for a few months & couldn't be happier.
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curious, are you guys running these on 20A circuits?
direct connect to wall, or any power conditioners/power management?I disabled signatures. -
15 amp, straight into the wall.Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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I have 2 20A circuits. All amps, including the subwoofer get plugged straight into the wall.
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i can bring a cullen over and let you listen ( this coming weekend?). the gold series goes for $129 for 6ft. i made him an offer fro $100 and he took it.
I'd like that, but I can't do this weekend.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
This is my first Ac cord purchase. Damn these cords are very stout.wow impressed to say the least. Time to give it a try.
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What did you get?This is my first Ac cord purchase. Damn these cords are very stout.wow impressed to say the least. Time to give it a try.
"....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)
