Do good power cords have to be stiff?

akgwhiz

81 posts

01-26-2022 4:55pm

I’ve been using a Wireworld Aurora 7. 12 ga silver clad OFC. Its flat design makes it pretty flexible. I have it folded back with about an inch radius.

I have the Wireworld Elektra 7 which I believe is a higher model. It is quite flexible but the connection between the plug of the cord and component isn’t firm and always loose.

Performance wise, after comparing the Elektra 7 to Acrolink power cords, I figured out that the Wireworld is inferior in sound quality. It’s decent for DACs but does not sound good with amps.

Yeah I have 7 Master Couplers and they’re a pain in the arse

I’ve also read from a few manufacturers that if your power cords seem too stiff, it might be that your equipment is too close to the wall, and there are lots of nasties in wall you don’t want too close to your gear...

this one made me chuckle

i think that if a power cord seems stiff, it is simply because it is...

Made me chuckle too. But when I moved my rack 6 inches out , my stiff cords became much easier to manage even though they were just as stiff. 

Wife say stiffer better.