@secretguy the cable from your transformer to your home is generally at lest 4 awg copper but usually 2, 1 or even 1/0 gauge. What do you propose upgrading it to? It is several times larger than anything we plan to run to our system. Sometimes it is aluminum but it is oversized to make up for the difference in conductivity.
Can a better power cable make a difference if NOT plugged directly into an outlet?
I am curious about improving my sound with power cable upgrades.
At present, I'm using a setup which Almarg (RIP) used and which he recommended to me:
Wall outlet (hospital plug)
Audience Adept Response-ar2p power conditioner
Wiremold strip w/ Shunyata defender
I use Pangea AC 9 SE and AC14 SE cords, at present.
This setup has been quiet and hum free.
Still I'm curious about whether better power cables might make some improvements, here or there.
The question is, whether any improvements a power cable could bring would be blunted or nullified by the setup I'm presently using.
Any thoughts?
Those who say power cables never matter, please go watch a cute cat video instead of posting here, please.
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@recklesskelly size does matter (in this case). going to a 10 awg power cable, even a generic one from china, will get you most of the way there. |
@carlsbad2 I do believe in upgrading cables, just not mortgaging the future to buy them. |
I’ve had a positive outcome using Shunyata Venom NR power cables into their power distributor. I’ve also installed a whole house surge protector to allow me to plug amps into the wall. I didn’t notice a difference and use the power conditioner because of its mechanical breaker. Good luck in your quest- I am surprised about what impacts what and why in so many ways! |
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