Power Cables

MKZ
MKZ Posts: 1,068
edited May 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Which one do you recommend? I intended to use with an amp. Please specify.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2008
    I really like their Punch cable for the price. Also check out the Acoustic Research cable at Partsexpress; it's a great budget cable for a good price.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2008
    I vote either, both are great cables. The SC is as hardcore as it gets, imo. The PS Audio are more flexible, if routing the cord in a tight space is an issue.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,903
    edited April 2008
    what price range are you calling cheap?
    i was told once by the maker of some expensive power cables that most of the power cables in the lower price ranges are built around the same recipe, so buy from the one with the best price.
    at the time i was asking about signal, element, and zebra cable.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    I threw down for Other, as I wasn't sure what cheap was. I got a bunch of Volex 17604s for <$10 each. 6ft 14 gauge wire, well shielded with relatively tight fitting connectors. I use the originals with better quality wire and brass connectors on my amps, cheaper ones on everything else.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,184
    edited April 2008
    Both PC's are good. Of the two, I prefer the PS Audio for an amp but I don't know which model/series/year you are referring to, so take that with a grain of salt.

    I voted "other" because I have had positive results with Analysis Plus Copper for amps. Actually, subs [with amps] and amps. Very pleased with the performance there.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited April 2008
    This is my 1st power cord upgrade. Is there any noticeable difference? Please educate me. I think I can't go wrong with either of those. Thanks for the replies.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2008
    Agree with others. PS Audio and SC are good value for the $.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited April 2008
    I use the SC's. Magic Power for my amp, Magic Digital for the preamp and source. Frank is a great guy to deal with, I highly recommend...
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited April 2008
    What about this? I couldn't find in AudioQuest site. DIY?
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?powrcabl&1214086045
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited April 2008
    Another vote for Signal Cable. I'm lovin mine, and Frank rocks.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited April 2008
    MKZ wrote: »
    What about this? I couldn't find in AudioQuest site. DIY?
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?powrcabl&1214086045

    I was going to suggest making one yourself, but you'd be hard pressed to build a decent one for that price.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited April 2008
    That's what I was thinking on other thread. For $60~70 I think I can get better cable with wattgate and neotech or vh audio. But I think I might go with either signal or ps audio if I couldn't find used good one.

    What do you think about that AudioQuest for Pre/Pro since it is 15AWG thick wire instead of Signal Cable $70 digital reference.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,184
    edited May 2008
    If you want the Signal Cable digital reference, I think I have one in the goodie box that I'm not using. $45 smackers to your door if you haven't already made a purchase.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    Signal Cable.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    Thank you all for the input. :)
    I just bought Signal Cable Magic Power, Magic Digital reference and will also DIY with Neotech 3003 and Oyaide connectors in case you would like to know.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    If you want the Signal Cable digital reference, I think I have one in the goodie box that I'm not using. $45 smackers to your door if you haven't already made a purchase.

    Thanks for the offer teritz3. I just bought it. You should have told me a little earlier. I missed a great deal.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited May 2008
    PS Audio Statement power cords are excellent. They present a smooth overall sound with great bass punch. I find the Signal's to be edgy. YMMV.

    The Statement's are not what one may call cheap, but not bad if you buy them used.
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  • Maley
    Maley Posts: 13
    edited May 2008
    Nice thread, I was wondering this too, thanks for all the input everyone!
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited May 2008
    MKZ, you should be very happy with the signal cable digital reference power cable. I just added one to my Denon player and noticed immediately that on 2-channel playback, the highs had smoothed out (not harsh anymore). Unfortunately, the power cables are built-in on my pre and pro amps so I can't replace those without a DIY job and I'm not into that.

    I'm tempted to buy the one that Treitz has for sale and swap out the cheap power cord I'm currently using on my projector.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited May 2008
    MKZ wrote: »
    Thank you all for the input. :)
    I just bought Signal Cable Magic Power, Magic Digital reference and will also DIY with Neotech 3003 and Oyaide connectors in case you would like to know.

    Which Oyaide connector are you planning on using? I have experience with a couple maybe I can help in choosing one depending on what you are after.

    Mike
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    I already bought P/C-029. Thanks Mike.

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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited May 2008
    MKZ, do I understand correctly that you bought the digital reference power cable and are swapping out both of the connectors? Where did you get the P-029?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited May 2008
    Be careful with the Oyaide hardware!! There are a lot of Chinese counterfeit hardware out there. I have heard of tales of fake hardware being bought on eBay and Audiogon. A lot of info out on the web.
    Carl

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  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited May 2008
    Nice power cables can be had at audiogon via hcmaudio. Special audiogon only price. Audioquest AC15 H/W 2.3 meter for around $50-55 shipped. a little light for a heavy weight high powered amp, but for everything else, a deal indeed. Just bought one for my headphone amp power supply.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    dpowell wrote: »
    MKZ, do I understand correctly that you bought the digital reference power cable and are swapping out both of the connectors? Where did you get the P-029?

    Sorry Doug, I made you confused.
    I bought Signal Magic Digital Reference for processor and 2 Magic Power for Amp and Subwoofer. I bought P-029 off the eBay and it possibly turns out to be imitation. I bought Neotech from SonicCraft, hope it is legit. I was planned to DIY just to compare with Signal how it goes. I have no equipment to use with.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Be careful with the Oyaide hardware!! There are a lot of Chinese counterfeit hardware out there. I have heard of tales of fake hardware being bought on eBay and Audiogon. A lot of info out on the web.

    Thanks for the heads up Carl, it is very possible. I think I better go with Furutech. Do you know where I can get those? SonicCraft or VH Audio?
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    vonnie123 wrote: »
    Nice power cables can be had at audiogon via hcmaudio. Special audiogon only price. Audioquest AC15 H/W 2.3 meter for around $50-55 shipped. a little light for a heavy weight high powered amp, but for everything else, a deal indeed. Just bought one for my headphone amp power supply.

    I thought about it but Signal seems to be better since it has lots of rave and reviews and 15AWG vs 12AWG IMO. The connectors alone cost more than $30.
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