Aftermarket/upgraded LPS DC umbilical cables
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Does anyone have any experience with upgrading the cheap DC umbilical cable that comes with linear power supplies? This one:
Has the two pin keyed screw on barrel connector on the PSU side, and a regular DC power connector on the other. Figure there's gains to be had by going with a nicer/shielded cable here.
Anyone tried any?
Has the two pin keyed screw on barrel connector on the PSU side, and a regular DC power connector on the other. Figure there's gains to be had by going with a nicer/shielded cable here.
Anyone tried any?
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Trey shared these, will look into them: https://audiolund.com/product-tag/dc-power-cord/
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I don't know if RAL has that cord, but it would be worth asking.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Cool, I'll email them and inquire.
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Brad has been very nice to deal with as well.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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Update: I ordered a cable from RAL with the ends I need. Brad was easy to work with.
It's this one:
Passage Cryo-Silver™ Reference umbilical power cable
You will be utterly astounded when you hear the huge improvements “this little cable” makes to your music! For Musical Fidelity X-PSU v.3 and Xv.3-Series components; MSB DACs, pre-amps and power supplies (all models and versions including Platinum and Gold); Musical Surroundings Phonomena phono stage; Monolithic HC-1 and HC-2 power supplies, PS-1 and PS-2 phono pre-amps, PA-1 line stage; Audio Alchemy Power Stations with detachable power cable. 3-pin, 5-pin, 6-pin. 8-pin DIN and 1/8” phono-connector models available - PLEASE SPECIFY.
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I first replaced the stock DC power cables of my TeraDak LPSs with upgrades from Ghent Audio.
https://ghentaudio.com/part/list-dc.html
These are made in China if that matters. I eventually replaced the Ghent cables with DIY cables I made with VHAudio's V-quad Cu21 star quad cable:
https://www.vhaudio.com/v-quad.html
I haven't tried any of RAL's power cables with any of my LPSs (yet). I do use Brad's Ethernet cables, USB cables, digital interconnects. I use RAL power umbilicals with my Pass XP-30 preamp and Bryston BP-26 preamp.Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country! -
I am using the RAL unbiblical set on my tri-vista. It has made a big improvement I feel.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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I got a USPS shipping notification on 8/29 with a tracking # but it just says "Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS, USPS Awaiting Item August 30, 2022" and nothing since then/no changes.
@erniejade did you experience similar? How long do I wait before I ask for a status update?
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Brad is well known for his slow order filling times.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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What Jess said but, you will receive it.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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Shoot him an email. He usually responds quick to the email.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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I emailed and asked for a status update two days ago and no response as of yet on day three.
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Seems like he ships between 2 days and 6 months.- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I guess I'll just continue to sit on my thumb and wait.
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I emailed again since it's been a week since I emailed last and still no response. Now I am getting annoyed.
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Time to whip out the pigeons- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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But I bet he would reply quickly to a CC dispute request.
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I paid on 8/22 and tomorrow is 9/22. It wasn't ever communicated to me that lead time for cable builds would be 30+ days.
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Does anyone know how long it takes to make a cable? Asking for a friend.
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whats the girth? makes a difference so Im told- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Thicker than a #2 pencil, but thinner than an anaconda.
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Wowz that could take atleast 6 months, I'm sorry to say- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Well that dog won't hunt.
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It's a slow boat from China....
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So say that. Simply not responding to customer emails after a week isn't really acceptable, imo.
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Maybe he is on the slow boat to China- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Completely agree Drew, he needs to respond to customers in some fashion
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I am really surprised he has not responded to any of your emails. I am so sorry. That is very frustrating.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.
