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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
330 posts
 

@carlsbad2 I do believe in upgrading cables, just not mortgaging the future to buy them. 

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thyname
3,107 posts
 

Come on Jerry g. You are reporting all my posts my man? So much for the free speech you dudes proclaim. Unless it’s Bud Light, Target, Disney, LA Dodgers, or all books of course 🤯

overthemoon
421 posts
 

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!

vthokie83
888 posts
 

Txp1,

I can't find the leftover cable from my installation,  but did text the electrician on what he used. If memory serves, it was Romex SimPULL 10 AWG.

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carlsbad2
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BTW, I mentioned "even a generic Chinese cable will get you most of the way there".  

Sorry but I forgot to mention that you have to reterminate them.  If you are the kindof guy that does this, you'll be pretty good for cheap.  If not, try ice age cable in MI.  Good power cables at reasonable prices. 

I just realized I gave an incomplete suggestion above and wanted to clear it up.

Here is one if the chinese cables I reterminated lately.  Link to my google photos account.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jGCArhXU6zBnZmBk9

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