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DIY Power Cables Instead of Used

Good Day All,
     I'm hoping to gain from the benefit of your experiences comparing power cables, or your knowledge from extensive reading.  I'm leaning heavily toward DIY at this point, but am always open to overachieving reasonably priced new from authorized U.S. distribution or European channels.  Though I was originally very big on shopping mid to high end pre-owned power cables, I am no longer entertaining the used market for this purchase.
     I ask that you please share what your observations of a brand/model are, rather than just throw a brand name out and say you recommend it.  Any help you could provide is greatly appreciated.  I'm seeking to upgrade the power chords on all of my components and am already working on installing direct circuits from the service panel, with audio grade receptacles.
     Thanks ...

sfcfran
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akg_ca
2,162 posts
 
One irrefutable and inescapable fact in this project: its all about the quality build of the components you select, if you want superior audio performance . 
You only get what you pay for ....everything is built to its price-point =  the price of the parts follows lockstep.......full stop.
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
One thing about the really good power cords like Audioquest Hurricane that has nothing to do with build quality is directionality of the wire, which AQ *controls* during the manufacturing process. One wonders if and when other cable companies will follow suit or if it will instead pass under the radar.
analogluvr
859 posts
 
 I actually think Geoff is a very smart dude who secretly sits at home giggling  about all the people he convinces to buy into his absolute nonsense.   The more ridiculous the claim , the more of a success it is for himself.This one would rank high on his list! Getting folks to believe in directionality of a wire that carries a current that flows both ways. 
analogluvr
859 posts
 
 To the OP, you would do very well to buy some good quality parts and assemble the power cables yourself. 
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
I agree with analogluber. Don’t use bad quality parts or clothes hangers.
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