Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?

I received the chinese balanced power transformer, thanks again for your comparison Ozzy (check's in the mail).  I used the power cord from my arcam preamp to hook it up to the wall (it came without a cord).  I've plugged in a Mark Levinson 331 (100W/ch @ 8ohm) i intend to sell at some point for a friend, my 55" samsung SUHD tv (~57W), and the RME ADI-2 Pro (~20W?, DAC/digital preamp for computer audio and tv).  First thing:  the Levinson is noisy.  I've been using it for about 6 months, enjoying the power of it but hesitant about what to do in a resale situation.  I was not sure if it was due to repairs needed or power issues at the house...  Plugged into the C-BPT, listening to youtube music through the tv->RME-ADI-2 Pro->Levinson.  The Levinson is now QUIET...  TV display appears to show a 'blacker background'.  this might only have a few hours of break-in from Ozzy and may benefit from continued break-in, its already great purchase, and confirms how much noise I have coming in probably due to bad wiring in the house/cell towers/smart meters on the house/wifi RF...  its a worthwhile purchase.  I'll plug the class A 5W guitar amp soon to see if it gets rid of the radio stations being picked up and/or cuts down on background noise.  I have a Furutech power strip that I will eventually plug into the C-BPT, then run Levinson/TV/RME-ADI-2 Pro to see if theres an improvement.  Eventually I'd like to DIY upgrade the unit based on everyones recommendations, when I get time (next summer).  Thanks again for recommending this unit, for less than $200, its an easy purchase in my book.

I've scrolled thru this entire thread.  Recently, my wife and I finally finished watching Breaking Bad.  We're both disappointed that it's over.  She's actually complaining about it.  I may have her start reading this thread.  Maybe, maybe not... she may start to suspect me of being crazy. 

Holy Schiit Batman!

I could not read the entire thread, so good on ya Jim2. I tried to search for core power Technologies and either they are no longer in business or were sold and not coming up with a google search for core power technologies.com...

@alexberger


I compared my Acoustic BBQ power cord made with the new Duelund 600v wire with several Furutech power cords. One made with their former top of the line 10 gauge bulk cable and F28 connectors. In addition, I compared to Furutech and Neotech power cords usually selling from $400-$1000 from dealers.

My customers tell me they compare nicely to cables they have costing up to $1200. Cables from Luna and several others.

I like the natural tone and openness of the power cord. You hear the same sort of natural tone and realism found in the Duelund cotton covered wire used in speaker cables and ICs.

I know some don’t believe in burn in and I don’t want to argue that, but these do take some time to settle in and open up. Based on my listening they need at least 200 hours. It really depends on what it is plugged into (CD player vs conditioner etc..).

I have used several types of connectors for my customers since I do a lot of custom work. The one I like the best I used to source from China. It is a knock off of the top of the line Furutech with carbon fiber/stainless steal barrel bodies and Rhodium plated copper blade conductors. You can now buy this from Parts Connextion for $50 under the Connex brand. For the money they do sound rather good.

I make a standard cord with one run of the 12 gauge wire per pole and well as a cord with a double run per pole making for a 9 gauge cord. I do use a special twist/weave on both.

I make both shielded and unshielded. Both sound great.  I find the unshielded is perhaps a tad more open and lively.  

The wire’s polycast coating is very, very thick. It is hard to strip as the material sticks to the wire. It requires additional work and attention to detail so one does not nick or cut off some of the wire strands. One trick is to heat up the wire tips with a heat gun right before stripping as this seams to release the polycast a bit. Don’t overheat or melt. 

Hi @grannyring ,

Most of my power cables are bulk Acrolink 4030 with Furutech Cu and Neotech Silver plugs.
I lake more unshielded  Acrolink 6N 4030 compared to shielded  Acrolink 7N 4030 mk2.
Unshielded model mk1 has much more superior tone, more air and dynamic. Mk2 sound more clean with better separation.
I will try to do myself Duelund cable. So I can compare them to Acrolink.
It a silly question: Why do you prefer wave twisted cables to simple twisted cables for AC?

Regards,
Alex.