DIY Power Cord

MKZ
MKZ Posts: 1,068
edited July 2008 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I am thinking about to do some power cord with WattGate or Furutech connector. Any suggestion for AC cable?
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited April 2008
    Hi,
    I have been very happy with the VH Audio wire and connectors. They sound very nice and a great company to do business with. JMTCW
    Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 w/ Pioneer 42" plazma-> Polk LSiM 703 w/Tivo, Marantz tuner, BRPTT: Nothingham Spacedeck-> Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm-> Soundsmith DL 103R-> SUT->Bottlehead ErosDigital: I3 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192-> i3 PC server
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited April 2008
    I recall Belden 83803 being popular on alot of forums, I can't remember if that is what is used for the Asylum power cord, or if it was another Belden variant. It can be had for $6.75/ft at Zebra Cables. I have bought lots of connectors and such from them, they are always well packed and ship quick.

    I have also dealt a few times with VH Audio, Chris is a joy to deal with. Every item I have bought has come with a little signed thank you note in the box, very personalized touch.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    MKZ wrote: »
    I am thinking about to do some power cord with WattGate or Furutech connector. Any suggestion for AC cable?

    You can probably find a new or used PC for the money and effort you'll spend on a DIYer. An entry level MAC, PS Audio, or Signal Cable will run you $50 - $60, or much cheaper if you buy used. That's been my experience, and I've made a few low priced cords DIY cords. Some of the connectors wary widely in price, and I'm not sure if it matters very much. I'm guessing the wire is what's most important.
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited April 2008
    bikerboy wrote: »
    Hi,
    I have been very happy with the VH Audio wire and connectors. They sound very nice and a great company to do business with. JMTCW

    DIY Power cables with Furutech/Oyaide and parts from vhaudio.com and cryo-parts.com.
    Oyaide connectors are excelent, too..
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited May 2008
    Got Neotech today. Can you suggest which connector will get along with this.
    Furutech FI11 vs FI15 which one is better?

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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited May 2008
    I never tried the 15, but I did a few PCs with Furutech FI-11M/FI-11(Cu) which are very good.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    Gaara wrote: »
    I recall Belden 83803 being popular on alot of forums, I can't remember if that is what is used for the Asylum power cord, or if it was another Belden variant. It can be had for $6.75/ft at Zebra Cables. I have bought lots of connectors and such from them, they are always well packed and ship quick.

    I have also dealt a few times with VH Audio, Chris is a joy to deal with. Every item I have bought has come with a little signed thank you note in the box, very personalized touch.

    The gold standard of DIY power cables, the Bob Crump AA PC uses Belden 19364. VenHaus is another solid DIY staple.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • brabus420
    brabus420 Posts: 38
    edited May 2008
    Where did you get the Neotech from and for how much? Did it come with the techflex?
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited June 2008
    brabus420 wrote: »
    Where did you get the Neotech from and for how much? Did it come with the techflex?

    Sorry I didn't check back. I got it from Sonic Craft for $14/ft + shipping. It comes with it techflex same length. I just pulled it back to see the letters on it.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited June 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    For that price plus the cost of the ends I'd rather just buy it already made from Frank at SignalCable.com

    That is what I did. Those cables are not shielded and giving me noise problem. Finally end up buying PS Audio Plus which has 3 shielding and it is way better than Signal.
    I stopped planning to DIY the power cable and it is in FM now. I can't return it since they will give me back only as an store credit 20% less stocking fee and shipping back and forth.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited June 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    I hear ya, but that cable you bought is a lot more money?, how did it compare to the signal cable?

    Yeah, I should have compare for new to new. I bought it used and the price difference is less than $20.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited June 2008
    Just finished the cord since nobody buy the cable alone. Sorry for the blurry pictures.

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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited June 2008
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2008
    Wicked job man.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited June 2008
    ..:d
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited June 2008
    So, where do I place my order, I need one about 1.5 foot in length for my projector. :D
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited June 2008
    Go to www.mkzaudio.com.
    Polkie discount 50% apply. :D
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  • -=Germania=-
    -=Germania=- Posts: 11
    edited July 2008
    Honestly, I have had great results using hospital grade connectors ($20-30 each). They are very study, inexpensive, and ultra reliable.
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  • -=Germania=-
    -=Germania=- Posts: 11
    edited July 2008
    ^ Yu can also get solder+Crimp connectors so those wires would go nowhere!
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