I like Ice Age. They cyro theirs.
https://iceageaudio.com/u-s-power-cable
If you need cheaper than parts just buy the Chinese.
https://iceageaudio.com/u-s-power-cable
If you need cheaper than parts just buy the Chinese.
Is anyone in the US making power cables like this custom PC cable ad on the Canadian Mart?
An ad on the Canuck Audio Mart for custom made power cables piqued my interest, but the seller only does business in Canada. He uses what appears to be good quality 10 AWG stranded wire, good Furitech FI-11 plugs, power crimps spades onto the conductors with contact enhancer, and uses top quality sleeving. His pricing seems very fair as well, but he only accepts EMT from Canadian banks.
Who in the US is making compatible quality, reasonably priced cables like this? I've read a plethora of threads on power cables here. I especially like the detail of pneumatically crimping the strands and spade. This reminds me of the welded termination that Blue Jean Cables uses on their Canare 4s11 speaker cable terminations (that level of detail, anyway). Before the suggestion is offered, without the buying power, the wire and plug ends to make these cables, would cost more than the price the seller offers, let alone the contact enhancer, heat shrink, etc.
I've read about Raven Audio, Audio Envy, Clarity Cable, Anticable, and countless others. I believe in aftermarket, audio grade power cables, so there's no debate. This is for a second system, and I like the idea of value oriented cables. Thanks in advance for your help.
https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649739776-10awg-cord-with-genuine-furutech-fi-11cu-plugs-con...
Who in the US is making compatible quality, reasonably priced cables like this? I've read a plethora of threads on power cables here. I especially like the detail of pneumatically crimping the strands and spade. This reminds me of the welded termination that Blue Jean Cables uses on their Canare 4s11 speaker cable terminations (that level of detail, anyway). Before the suggestion is offered, without the buying power, the wire and plug ends to make these cables, would cost more than the price the seller offers, let alone the contact enhancer, heat shrink, etc.
I've read about Raven Audio, Audio Envy, Clarity Cable, Anticable, and countless others. I believe in aftermarket, audio grade power cables, so there's no debate. This is for a second system, and I like the idea of value oriented cables. Thanks in advance for your help.
https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649739776-10awg-cord-with-genuine-furutech-fi-11cu-plugs-con...
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Just be aware the seller did not say the conductors were also made by Furutech, just the connectors. I also like those FI-11 connectors and use them for my own power cables. There are a variety of good bulk power cables you could purchase in order to make something yourself that could be just as good or better, if you are inclined. However, a quick search indicates there may to be less available bulk cable than there was a year or so ago. If I were looking for an inexpensive option, I would consider the double shielded, 9.8 awg "Gotham 85055 Powercord (Deep Cryo Treated)" at Take Five Audio for $10.99/foot (or its smaller brother for less), but there are many other options from other vendors. There is no requirement to use techflex on power cables and the quality of that material makes no sonic difference when used to cover the thick PVC typically used for the outer covering of power cables. BTW, when the seller talks about, "conductors terminated with copper forks" they are referring to these types of skinny fork spades, which actually work quite well compared to trying to twist and "fork" heavy gauge wire so it can be clamped in the Furutech style connectors. I only saw " crimped with forks" in the ad you linked but if you want to utilize "pneumatic" crimping, I use this inexpensive hydraulic crimping tool on spade connections and it works great. I believe a ratchet type crimper could also work well for the small spades suggested. |
@mitch2 Thanks for your detailed and thoughtful reply. Even with $10 per foot wire, by the time I bought the spades, contact enhancer, shrink wrap, and even a cheap crimper, I can't make power cords for what that ad is selling them for. It's not that I'm against making my own, I just thought the seller had put some thought and effort into his construction, and for the price, they'd be worth buying five or six of them to try. Then I found out, that he only sells in Canada. So, it made me ask if anyone knows a similar make up at similar pricing, selling in the US. I will definitely look in to the stuff you recommend. Thanks again. |
You guys are going to get what you pay for. You are better of getting something made professional. You think that getting a good sound is just putting a wire and connectors together than you live in a stoneage. You also talk about getting six of them. You should buy one for 1k and see what you can hear. You will be amazed. Just buy the best you can afford and forget about DIY. |
Audio Sensibility( Canada ) is owned by Steven Huang. https://audiosensibility.com/blog/ Ship to US Accept PayPal Very good products but not as super cheep, as the one on Canuck Audio Mart though. |
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