Heifetz Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Hi, Does anyone have any advice on the whether there are different requirements for a phono or preamp power cord compared to ones that are good for the power amp or other components? What qualities do you look for when considering a cord for the preamp/phono stage? Is it different to a cord for a power amp? Thx, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Experience with my own DIY power cables has been that effective screening (100% foil & braid) and a quality conductor insulation like Teflon or polyethylene provides the most improvement in terms of lowered noise floor and improved definition when powering source equipment. Conductor wire gauge is less important and around 1.5mm to 2.5mm CSA seem to be adequate. I can't comment on the influence of different plating materials on the plug or IEC connector pins as the Aus/NZ compliant one's I use are only available in brass and the only other option is Furutech which are too expensive for my needs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 foil + 240VAC = death 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willco Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 19 hours ago, Weka said: . I can't comment on the influence of different plating materials on the plug or IEC connector pins as the Aus/NZ compliant one's I use are only available in brass and the only other option is Furutech which are too expensive for my needs. Don't forget the Martin Kaisers Willco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Willco said: Don't forget the Martin Kaisers Willco I've been unable to verify that they are certified for use in Australia and NZ. Neither MCRU in the UK or Martin Kaiser themselves have responded to my queries regarding AUS/NZS compliance. They are quite limited in the cable size they can accommodate so I'm not particularly interested in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 4 hours ago, Ian McP said: foil + 240VAC = death That's a profound statement... care to elaborate? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muriwai Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Is that weka as in kiwi flightless bird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muriwai Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Sorry for off topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A J Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 That's a profound statement... care to elaborate? Yeah I don't get this either. I would be interested in the elaboration Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 14 hours ago, muriwai said: Is that weka as in kiwi flightless bird? well at least it's not the far more dangerous giant weta! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 18 hours ago, Weka said: That's a profound statement... care to elaborate? one false move DIY ing power plugs with say this http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/screened-mains-cable and your screen/foil becomes live! Are you 100% sure your earth wire is actually earth? regards Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 6 hours ago, Ian McP said: one false move DIY ing power plugs with say this http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/screened-mains-cable and your screen/foil becomes live! Are you 100% sure your earth wire is actually earth? regards Ian I don't do "false moves" mate... as a licensed electrician I always test to be 100% sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A J Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 one false move DIY ing power plugs with say this http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/screened-mains-cable and your screen/foil becomes live! Are you 100% sure your earth wire is actually earth? regards Ian Seriously - if you are not sure then you shouldn't be going anywhere near mains cable DIY anyway. I think foil or no foil - you are stating the obvious Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weka Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 21 hours ago, muriwai said: Is that weka as in kiwi flightless bird? Yep... as in the one that eats, shoots, and leaves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muriwai Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Had a couple in a hangi back in the ole days!!local bush coppa attended and reckon best chicken he ever had,nobody was game to tell him otherwise !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heifetz Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hello Everyone, Gee.. looks like this conversation has gone a bit strange. I really would appreciate your advice and help in any cables that are particularly recognised as good for the preamp and phono. Lets keep on topic and may be we can share that info'. Thx kindly, Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muriwai Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Sorry for off topic bob,but helpin to keep the thread active,cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heifetz Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 @muriwai Thank you for that. So I'm still hoping that someone out there has a few brands and suggestions. I'm looking at this JPS Lab's : The Analogue AC Cable US$400 https://www.thecableco.com/Product/Analog-AC or JPS Lab's PAC Black Power Cable US$700 https://www.thecableco.com/Product/PAC-Black Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with these? Thx, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 14 hours ago, Heifetz said: @muriwai Thank you for that. So I'm still hoping that someone out there has a few brands and suggestions. I'm looking at this JPS Lab's : The Analogue AC Cable US$400 https://www.thecableco.com/Product/Analog-AC or JPS Lab's PAC Black Power Cable US$700 https://www.thecableco.com/Product/PAC-Black Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with these? Thx, Bob Bob, however sexy those US products look ... they are not certified for Oz use - and I suspect they come with US parallel-prong plugs, so won't fit our wall sockets. So I suggest you focus on Aussie-made power cables - I have seen several cable brands mentioned on SNA (although I don't know if they have power cords in their product line-up). For instance: Audio-Principe. KLEI, Aurealis. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heifetz Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Thx Andy, I have a power conditioner with US plugs so wanted extending my research. I have ordered a AP for my pc to wall. Kind regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heifetz Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 @andyr Thx Andy, I have a power conditioner with US plugs so wanted extending my research. I have ordered a AP for my pc to wall. Kind regards, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Snake oil mains cables, save your money $400 - 700 goes a long way in other upgrades, buy another cartridge or shock horror... a 2ndh cd player! regards Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 or if vinyl is your first preference, better still support your independent record store, special releases on Record Store Day! Sat 22 April world wide! http://www.recordstoreday.com.au/ regards Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heifetz Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 24 minutes ago, Ian McP said: or if vinyl is your first preference, better still support your independent record store, special releases on Record Store Day! Sat 22 April world wide! http://www.recordstoreday.com.au/ regards Ian 33 minutes ago, Ian McP said: Snake oil mains cables, s Sorry Ian, this is off topic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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