Allyouhaveisyoursoul Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I have been on the hunt for a high quality power cable and came across this today: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/McIntosh-Audiophile-AUS-Power-Cable-1m-AU-STOCK/254638577475?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 I have a feeling it may be fake. I've asked the seller and although he can't prove where he obtained it, he tells me it's the genuine thing. Does anyone in this community know if McIntosh ever sold these cables separately? Any assistance would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey_Relish Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Well, if it is fake, someone went to a LOT of trouble to mark the cable with McIntosh branding, and doing such a nice job on the construction. Mr Relish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 McIntosh do not have any power cables listed on their website..... https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/cables Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 If you can get them on Alibaba I’d say fake: https://www.google.com/amp/s/h5.aliexpress.com/item/32908890839.html 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted July 8, 2020 Volunteer Share Posted July 8, 2020 It’s listed by Audiophile-store. @es9038pro That’s you isn’t it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops110 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 The Aussie plug definitely doesn’t meet Australian standards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Music & HT lover Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) If you know some Chinese, you can buy exotic cables/equipments at dirt cheap prices in www.taobao.com: https://world.taobao.com/item/591761493734.htm?spm=a21wu.10013406-tw.0.0.53d5c5b7c2e0CB Many of them may not be found in original companies ! FM Acoustics pre amp can be as low as A$500. Don't buy anything if the price is too good to be true and from unknown source. If the seller bought it from a reputable agent or source, they will tell you straight away. Edited July 8, 2020 by Music & HT lover Add more details 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 It’s a fake for sure Those plugs definitely do not comply and can be purchased from China as single items 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted July 8, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 8, 2020 McIntosh do not sell power cables. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Allyouhaveisyoursoul said: I have been on the hunt for a high quality power cable and came across this today: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/McIntosh-Audiophile-AUS-Power-Cable-1m-AU-STOCK/254638577475?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 I have a feeling it may be fake. I've asked the seller and although he can't prove where he obtained it, he tells me it's the genuine thing. Does anyone in this community know if McIntosh ever sold these cables separately? Any assistance would be appreciated! can probably ask the seller for it to be any brand you like 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antipodean Brad Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 This is not a genuine McIntosh product. It is actually a "Thick-Green" brand cable. (Sorry, I couldn't help myself.) Good luck with your search. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron. Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 McIntosh do not make original power cables, this is a custom made cable by ALA. Audio custom cables using generic branded McIntosh cable fitted with AU approved fittings, (fitting in image is an old photo) Cable is well constructed and has decent performance, we test and tag prior to sale, and have priced it accordingly. Many other cables that are listed e.g furutech are original, all cables are listed within a certain price bracket, a high performance tuned power cable will cost in excess of $500, although there is a large group of people who are looking for a cheaper shielded option hence why we have listed this cable. Happy to answer any questions via PM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiomatically Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Yeah those cables aren’t legal in Australia, there is no shielding on the plug. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 4 hours ago, sir sanders zingmore said: It’s listed by Audiophile-store. @es9038pro That’s you isn’t it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, idiomatically said: Yeah those cables aren’t legal in Australia, there is no shielding on the plug. What do you mean with 'shielding'? It's plastic. It might not have the proper stamp on it saying it's tested and found legal but I wouldn't say it's a bad plug just by looking at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelossus Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Pim said: What do you mean with 'shielding'? It's plastic. It might not have the proper stamp on it saying it's tested and found legal but I wouldn't say it's a bad plug just by looking at it. The shielding on the ground pin I assume>? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 On the bottom of that page, there's a blue 'Siltech' cable for sale by the same seller. Obviously fake. There's probably a red one for another brand. The question is does it sound like fake one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratcher Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 What does a fake cable sound like.....? Seems like false advertising and the aus plug doesn’t have a coating on the pins. Stay well away I reckon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Conch said: What does a fake cable sound like.....? Like a fake orgasm. We all know what that sound like don't we blokes? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david j Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Better to stick to the Isotek range Premier perhaps and can be moved on very easily if not required any more or upgrading up the line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted July 8, 2020 Volunteer Share Posted July 8, 2020 7 hours ago, es9038pro said: generic branded McIntosh cable What does that mean? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allyouhaveisyoursoul Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 @es9038pro Thanks for your reply. So to clarify: This is not a genuine and authorised by McIntosh cable, as there is no such thing. It is simply a cable with the brand printed on the side. It is not USA made, rather made in China. Given those two points, I doubt: The listed "5N silver plated copper" is actually real silver. The 5N copper is genuine 5N copper. Do you have any evidence to prove otherwise in relation to any of the points above? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 The cable is either made by McIntosh and available for sale/sold by them or its not - if not then it is a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted July 8, 2020 Volunteer Share Posted July 8, 2020 13 hours ago, Allyouhaveisyoursoul said: I've asked the seller and although he can't prove where he obtained it, he tells me it's the genuine thing. It’s not clear how he can say it’s genuine and at the same time say this: 8 hours ago, es9038pro said: McIntosh do not make original power cables 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janjuggler Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Hi All, From the look of the pins it is Chinese, so fake, and would not comply with Australian Standards, and would void warranty on equipment and home insurance. JJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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