Really bad sounding power cables ?


Hi Everyone,
So out of curiosity, are there any power cables, including DIY attempts, you felt sounded really horrible?

For instance, GrannyRing has stated that he doesn't like shielded cables. Anyone else have negative stories they'd care to share? I'm particularly interested in an inexpensive, horrible sounding power cable to try in my rig, to see if I can hear any difference at all.


Best,

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erik_squires
I wouldn't call it a problem. I would call it an investigation born out of curiosity.


My original, god know what it went to, black power cable and this new one sound pretty much the same to me. I mean, I could be pushed into believing it was more liquid sounding, but I can't actually hear anything I'd be able to tell if blindfolded. So, then it occurred to me, since I am absolutely not going to spend more money out of curiosity, maybe the best, most affordable way to go was to try the worst possible sounding cable, because maybe it was cheap and some one would send it to me for free. :)

Sounds like a good plan, interested in hearing the outcome.

$59. shipped. Amazon. WAudio 2 meter power cord. US connector and IEC. About what you would spend to build one. Allows more current delivery into the power amp ( power amp section ). Pure copper, shielded, nothing fancy but a good for the money cable to get into, over the stock cable.
shielding is there if you must have it...(hummmm).   If you can use cables that are unshielded, they sound more open.