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Why it is so difficult to find a hifi power cables from IEC-C14 to IEC-C13 terminal?

Hifi power cables with terminals from IEC-C13 to CEE 7/7 (shuko) seem infinetely more abundant than with terminals from IEC-C13 to IEC-C14. Why is this? I have 3 Furman power conditioners, including a great AVR, and they all have C14 outlets in the back. It would be nice to experiment with better power cables between the Furmans and my recording studio audio devices. These cables seem very hard to find though. Especially in angled formations. 

Am I missing something? A lot of hifi enthusiasts like hifi power cables AND power conditioners, so one would think you could get a decent selection or C13/C14 PC:s in the market. Or does the PC quality matter less when it's plugged into a power conditioner instead of a regular wall socket?

Looking for: 

a) Theoretical background info on why there is such a discrepancy on the market;

b) Tips/recomendations of brands or vendors who offer these;

c) Insight of whether I would be better off making my own with good components.

Thanks!

nair
nair OP
3 posts
 

Thanks, yeah I've been considering the DIY route. I'm just not sure if the factory-made connections / connectors would be better in the higher end stuff. Any insights?

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oddiofyl
3,464 posts
 

Check Mono Price

allanblissett
140 posts
 

If you use good quality connectors and solder, it will probably be better than the so called high end stuff.

nair OP
3 posts
 

Thanks everyone. A couple of follow-up questions:

 

1: If I make my own, is soldered always better that screwed? I think the Schaffner locking terminals -as well as IEC-LOCK locking terminals- are solder-free. The DesignCable "Audiophile" versions seem to use the Schaffner terminals (LINK BELOW). Don't know if these "Audiohile" cables are any beter than normal cables, or whether the Schaffner terminals are any better than any other terminals though. 

2: Any info on which terminals/brands would be good? The same applies to the cable.

3: Finally, the perhaps provocative - but unfortunately necessary - question: Why would anyone pay 3K for a power cable, if you can make one for less than 100€? What's the catch? Is there any?

Thanks so much, I really appreciate everyone's input.

 

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