Budget High Current Power Cords

@zenk - RE:

Somebody tell me what is wrong with these…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0836Y3YVB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nothing really - they will deliver power to a component and probably do a better job than the standard cables most components ship with

However, if you are looking for a cable that is capable of improving the performance of a component then you have to look deeper than the nice red sleeve and "fancy looking" connectors.

What’s Wrong...

1. they use OFC copper, which is OK, but no where near as good as UP-OCC copper
2. They employ a conventional wires and cable geometry - this actually creates noise within the cable itself
3. They have Rhodium plated connectors - no info as to what the metal under the plating is - for best results I use Silver plated copper connectors from Sonarquest. Their IEC connectors grip like a vice
   
4. they are shielded. Cables without shielding are more detailed and open sounding
5. they have a "rubberized" outer sleeve, which reduces overall clarity

Compared to other better designed cables their level of performance would not "cut the mustard".

But if $32.90 is a person’s budget I would probably recommend they wait until they can afford something significantly better, such as the entry level Zevfino cable

I started my cable journey with many cables just like this one and now I have some cable knowledge I realize how much I could have saved in time, effort and money by learning about cable design first.

I now rate my cables every bit as important as my components

To see products that have elevated their fabrication techniques to provide excellent levels of performance take a look at.
Power Cables - ZavfinoUSA
Reference AIR :: in-akustik

Hope that helps - Steve

I recommend Cullen.  Also own Signal and Pangea and budget Audioquest.  At under $150 mark, go with Cullen

Is a HC powercord suitable for an integrated amp if the preamp portion is passive?

@kren0006. Curious as to what Signal Power Cable you have?

@knowitall

No one was debating here a question was asked and we answered.Your post looks as if you are looking for a fight.

So what is wrong with wanting a power cord that is better constructed?
I know some make claims of better sound imaging and bla bla bla.
I have replaced the power chord on every device (TV or Audio) in our home for a higher quality after market solution that is moderately priced (under $200.00) and for sensitive equipment (susceptible to external EMI, Noise) with double shielded PC.

That is our choice but to call people idiots for buying the BS?
Not buying the BS just want better than lamp shade wire for my $15K speakers and $7500 Integrated.

You want to use cheap minimum spec OE cable and lamp cable that is fine go for it, just don’t call us suckers and idiots.

You made some friends with that post.

knowitall12 posts11-02-2021 10:33pmThe whole debate about AC power cords is ridiculous. Same with speaker wire. It’s ridiculous. If it can carry enough power to the device, it is adequate, and using a more expensive cable isn’t going to make a damn bit of difference. Sorry, but all of you are just bullshiting yourselves. There been many blind test done, and nobody can tell the difference, and I’m sure none of you are any different. Perception is reality. By the way, I can afford any cable for any component that’s available. So it’s not a case of Envy with me, it’s just a case of understanding how electronics and electricity works . It’s for that reason that well-regarded companies like McIntosh don’t really believe in expensive cables. They sell them because they can make money on them but if you talk to the people in charge there, they too think it’s a farce.