Power cord - 5 ft vs 10 ft ?


I've heard many things about the length of a power cord. What is the ideal length of a power cord to give it a chance to perform at its best before connecting to an amplifier?

jumia

@jonwolfpell Wrote:

Wouldn’t you think that the best power cord is no power cord? Obviously, there are practical reasons why this wouldn’t always work but for folks like many here who are totally into the ultimate best sound they can get out of their systems, I surprised this is not mentioned?

I agree. I spoke about it in a previous discussions. see below:

Mike

 

 

 

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@lalitk Wrote:

That’s one way to end the debate on fancy aftermarket power cords. Let’s bring back electronics with captive power cords 🤣

I agree. Another way is to eliminate the power cord and wall plug. I run my amp directly to the dedicated branch circuit, sounds better in my opinion, then running it with a power cord. 😎

Mike

@Cey - Apparently.  Last time Jumia asked similar questions all my posts with math were deleted.

1 meter vs 2 meters.  The biggest advantage I see in the 2 meter PC is you have the option of moving your equipment around a bit, 1 meter to be exact, without having to purchase yet another PC.  And that reminds me of the lousy carpenter who complained "I've cut this damn board 3 times and it's still too short!"