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Doing the Power Cord Thing

Hey everyone,

So as you all know, I'm a DIY kind of guy when it comes to cables and speakers. I'll be building a new power cable using affordable parts from Parts Connexion and DH Labs:


https://www.partsconnexion.com/DHLABS-75520.html

and


https://www.partsconnexion.com/CONNEX-83387.html

They'll look nice, at least! :)


Testing will occur on the very last, new, Luxman 507ux in the United States.Will I hear anything at all? Or will this be just a wasted hour and wasted $100 assembling a cable?
erik_squires

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jetter
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millercarbon…."This is beyond settled."...., "Just take my advice"....

I understand where Erik is coming from about enjoying and sharing his DIY projects.  What could possibly motivate you to criticize him for making a power cord?  Really weird.  You and your buddy failing over 30 years makes you the last one qualified to drag his efforts down to your level or to conclude his next attempt won't be a total success.
jetter
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The $2,000 vs $126 power cord test.

Purchase one each of these cables.  Cut off the EIC ends that plugs into the amp.  Separate and strip the wires.  Plug in each cable, one at a time, placing the striped wire ends on any part of your body.  This test may be performed as a blind test with eyes closed.  

Spend countless hours on A'gon explaining that the results obtained from the $2,000 power cord were far superior to that of the $126 cord.
jetter
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Curious if there is agreement that if Erik built a power cord using the same exact wire and end pieces as a ready to buy PC, that it would sound identical to the ready to buy PC?
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