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ryanianmckinnon
11-27-2011, 05:35 PM
Hello again everybody,

Im, kind of in the process of upgrading my system and ive been thinking about upgrading my power amplifiers power cord, i just got new speakers about a month ago and new speaker cables and i thought why not get a new power cable, but im not sure what i should get, My budget would be $150 or less, i found a half decent one on audioadvisor for only $60. Here is the link

Pangea Audio - AC-9 - Power Cable-Audio Advisor (http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGAC9)

I need one that will fit in a small space between my power amplifier and the wall as it will be about 2-4 inches away.

LeRoy
11-27-2011, 07:19 PM
Hello again everybody,

Im, kind of in the process of upgrading my system and ive been thinking about upgrading my power amplifiers power cord, i just got new speakers about a month ago and new speaker cables and i thought why not get a new power cable, but im not sure what i should get, My budget would be $150 or less, i found a half decent one on audioadvisor for only $60. Here is the link

Pangea Audio - AC-9 - Power Cable-Audio Advisor (http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGAC9)

I need one that will fit in a small space between my power amplifier and the wall as it will be about 2-4 inches away.

I happen to have two of the AC-9's and they are huge cables and not very flexible. Considering your space constraints the AC-9's would give you fits.

Check out the various offerings from music direct.

Music Direct - SHUNYATA - VENOM 3 POWER CABLE (http://www.musicdirect.com/p-9670-shunyata-venom-3-power-cable.aspx)

ryanianmckinnon
11-29-2011, 03:58 AM
Ok then the ac-9 wont be a pick anymore,
i checked out that one it looks pretty nice and built well,

here is a few of my choices right now:

MUSICDIRECT - CARDAS - TWINLINK AC 1.5M (http://www.musicdirect.com/p-6894-cardas-twinlink-15m-power-cable.aspx)

MUSICDIRECT - NORDOST - MAGUS POWER CABLE 2.0M (http://www.musicdirect.com/p-5064-nordost-magus-power-cable.aspx)

MUSICDIRECT - PS AUDIO - JEWEL AC 2.0M 15AMP (http://www.musicdirect.com/p-1365-ps-audio-jewel-power-cable.aspx)

Music Direct - SHUNYATA - VENOM 3 POWER CABLE (http://www.musicdirect.com/p-9670-shunyata-venom-3-power-cable.aspx)

Hopefully i get everybodys feedback and help me choose a good power cable for my amp, I also hope i find a cable that doesnt fit to loose in the back of my amplifier.

blackraven
11-29-2011, 11:46 AM
Check out what HCM audio has to offer. I have the cord listed below, it came with my Music Hall CD player that I bought from them.

http://hcmaudio.com/comp.asp?compID=209

ryanianmckinnon
11-29-2011, 04:29 PM
Blackraven: I checked out that cord and it seems to be pretty nice, im just wondering what type of connector end would fit the best in my amp, I havea Rotel RB 1080.


I cant order anything from that website cause im in canada, but from the other cords i have choose what one would be the best for my amplifier

Poultrygeist
12-01-2011, 05:23 PM
The Zu Audio Birth power cord is a good one in your budget range.

There are lots of posts on other audio forums regarding the hospital grade "Quail Electronics" power cord. It is a high quality cord with impressive looks for less than $20. It is also sold under the name "Iron Lung Jellyfish" and with that tag it commands a much higher price.

Hairsonfire
12-06-2011, 09:41 AM
Okay, someone has to say this and it may as well be me . . . ahem . . . buying an aftermarket power cable will not make any difference in the sound. It will look cool, but, that's about it.