Rdr. Seraphim
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LOL! I don't know what it is, but it sure sounds fine.
BTW, welcome aboard.
BTW, welcome aboard.
So to the "buy expensive power cables" group I ask: how far back do you run this upgrade? The power cable goes from the connector on the piece of equipment to the wall outlet. Did you upgrade the wall outlet? What about the cable that runs from the wall outlet to the breaker? Did you also upgrade any other outlets that are wired in serial? Did you upgrade the breaker that connects your wall cable to the mains? Did you replace the power-company's stepdown transformer that gave you 120V (or whatever runs where you are)? Did you have the power company upgrade the wire running to your house from the 20kv transformer?
Even assuming that there was a difference between the best "audophile grade" cable and 8ga aluminum: I'm just trying to understand how one comes to the belief that improving the couple of feet from the wall to the equipment is enough to have any effect on power that has dozens of miles of "non-audiophile" gear upstream.
Yes to all of the above.
Seriously though, how does someone explain that a 6ft power cord makes a difference when power wires run for miles?
It sounds like you haven't auditioned many power cables? Like anything it takes a little experience to know what you are talking about.
I am an open book, make the cables I use. Tried all kinds of stuff making cables. Have a clue what works with what. It is not Rocket Science, just power cables.
Hi BIG POPPA,
I was agreeing with you, and recommending that kite7 keep an open mind about the possibility of how an AC power cable can contribute to sound quality, as well as suggesting that he search your threads on DIY AC power cables.
Nope, not rocket science, but as you said, a bit of experience goes a long ways. How many weeks, months, years, did it take you to come up with a cable that you eventually settled on?
I know you were agreeing with me my friend. Some people don't though.
Hey Rdr, I have some odd pieces of power cable if you like try some?