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This is bugging me

Jeez us 'philes can be one anal group at times. Or maybe it's just me. I set up a system at my office, and it's bugging me. The system: Linn Classik with EAR feet (Integrated, tuner, CDP), a Target wall mount stand for the Linn, 4 foot QED Silver Anniversary flat silver biwire speaker cable (MIT spades and Linn plugs), ProAc Tablette 2000 Speakers, Focus 24" stands with lead shot, and Sennheiser HD600 cans. I listen at low levels to avoid disturbing others; when I feel the need for full range sound I put my headphones on. Damned decent system for an office. So what's bugging me? The power cord. I'm using the stock power cord that came with the Linn and it's kinda, well, stock. To make matters worse the electrical outlet is 8 feet away so I'm using a $4 6' extension cord to plug it in. This, my fellow 'philes, is bugging me. It's been bugging me since I set the system up. I need a 8' power cord that is not stupidly expensive (bear in mind the Linn is $1500) and the set up isn't exceptionally critical. DIY is out of the question, my soldering techniques leave more than a little to be desired. Where can I find a cheap 8'power cord?
jeffloistarca
rogerroger
76 posts
 
I would second Sugarbrie's recomendation of the Monster power conditioner. I have and they work very well indeed.
However, check out the latest issue of THE ABSOLUTE SOUND--issue 132, page 133. Stephen Harrell did a power cord comparison and had very nice things to say about the Audio Magic Xstream Silver power cord. The list price is only $69/6 feet. That should do it for you. By the way, that's a VERY nice office system.
garys
65 posts
 
Good idea changing power cords. I found that using a cheap extension cord degraded the sound quality in a big way. HCM Audio sells some inexpensive, extra long Audioquest power cords. (http://members.aol.com/hcmaudio/). Also, you might check eBay, see if Stealth Audio is selling their HAC cord there under the "Buy It Now" option, then email them to see if you can buy one in a custom length. I've tried both the Audioquest and the HAC... I'd go with the HAC, though both are good values (and < $100).
joeldoss
94 posts
 
Check out www.diycable.com. They'll put it together for a small fee. Great sound. Cheap price. Joel
musicdoc
320 posts
 
Contact A-gon member KEVPERRO. He assembles and sells the Bob Crump designed power cable. The proceeds go to a fund for the adoption of children from overseas. So in one fell swoop your neurosis can be cured AND you can feel all warm and fuzzy for having made a positive contribution elsewhere. Pretty darn decent cable too.....
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wellfed
690 posts
 
$160 Zcable Lightning is a very good choice. If price is especially critical the $60 Absolute would be a good choice as well. I am in love with the Zcable Thunder, but at $500 for 8' length it may not be your final choice, it sure would sound good however. Zcable has a 30 day audition policy. God bless.
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