Some Cables Thoughts


Working on those cable suggestions you all have offered up to me in the past. I was wondering if any of you might know of a decent grade 110V power cord that has a 90-degree male connector on it? Something like this:

https://www.cablesdirect.com/store/p/2128.aspx

If not, a super flexible cable something similar the stock one that came with my Coda amp, that can turn downward asap and not to long of a connector itself, some are supe long. I need to get tight to the back wall.

As fair as speaker cables, I was thinking of a pair of these, 6 feet long with spade ends.

https://kimber.com/customize/12TC

Do I have your blessings?

PS: No one speaks much here about XLO cables. There are these on USAM - 6ft for $600 DIY terminations, I’d just use bare wire (if I could figure it out (lol)

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649981370-xlo-signature-3-54-bi-wire-shotgun-speaker-cables/

There is another set there as well with bananas for $800, but I prefer spade.

Thank you!

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Cool. You’re going to like the purist. For power cords…why audio envy? I am not familiar with their cables but just curious what’s prompted you to choose that brand for the Aurender streamer?

@audphile1 Another AG member recommendation. I’m backing off the DIY so I liked the fact that they offer 90 degree ends. I need 4 power cords, amp, pre-amp, Aurender and DAC.

I haven’t ordered them yet, so still open to suggestions. They were just over $200 a crack.

Will this suffice modem to router: 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MXY9ZKS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 

For power cords…if I’m not mistaking Nordost Heimdall 2 comes with a 90 degree AC connector. I would try that on the amp if I were you. 

I’m using Audience Forte F3 on my Pass monoblocks. They’re good 10 gauge power cords. Check partsconnexion for these. They may be running a special and you can save a few bucks. 

@audphile1 I stuck with the Audio Envy 2’ power cord for the amp because I got both male and female male, in the 90° figuration. That will allow me to get the amp close-up to the wall.

I looked at the Audience Forte F3 and there are a great price as you suggested, but they’re a little bit long and I don’t think for the music server, DAC, preamp, need such a heavy duty cord. The F3s are 10 AWG. I’m thinking  probably a good 14 AWG cord would be sufficient for these pieces, so still on the hunt!  
DH Labs Has a decent lineup of recently priced power cords,

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