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Any Audio Grade Extension Cords???

I thought everything was all planned out with my new audio cabinet (custom built wood) but alas, I find my tuner needs to be located well away from my pre-amp -- about 6 feet. I've got some good rca cable to connect the two but my built-in power cord for my tuner needs to be about 4-5 feet longer to reach my power supply. Does anyone have experience with audiophile extension cords? Is there such a thing? Does it even matter when the rest of the cord going to the tuner is stock Marantz (no IEC)? Thanks in advance.
ozfly
nismo
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I have heard that Virtual Dynamics can custom make ones for you. You can call them to ask.
sonic_genius
528 posts
 
Pure Note has a Sigma version with a female end connector. They will make one special for you for the same price as the regular cord. http://www.purenote.com/powercords.htm
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lak
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Most members of Audiogon, Audio Asylum, etc would be stocked with the performance they would hear if they tried: http://www.venhaus1.com/diymains.html

I’ve noticed a kit is available at: http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?cablpowr&1042120383

Nothing in it for me, just trying to pass on a tip to fellow audiophiles. I suppose it’s system dependent but you don’t have much to loose! Sounded very good in my system.
garfish
1,840 posts
 
Ozfly; I think you're headed in the right direction. At one time I needed a longer power cord for my amp and having nothing else, I plugged it into a cheap 20 ft. 12 ga. hardware grade extension cord, and it absolutely KILLED music quality-- it wasn't even listenable. I ended up special ordering a 14 ft. Syn Res Master Coupler, and with it music returned to wonderful.

I know this is not your situation, but it was my experience with a cheap extension cord. I believe Cardas makes a high quality extension cord with several outlets. Good Luck. Craig
subaruguru
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I'm the mule who's assembling DIY PC Kits of Belden 83802 for folks for $32, or $69 assembled. I'll be glad to build you an extension cord using a fine Leviton Pro connectors (AC male and female...instead of IEC, eight?), for $3 more to cover the connector cost. Write me for details, and have a fine Thanksgiving. Ernie
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