Power Cords & Plugs

[Stevebez]

Hi sorry to raise this issue again - but where can I get .... (I am based in the UK)

1. Better fitting IEC power plug - the ones that are shipped are really not up to speed.
2. Double shielded power cord.

Had a Look at the ones from KEMP Electroniks and Isotek. Yikes thats' going to blow the budget!!!

The reviews on these cables startle me ... 4 and 5 star ratings ... I do not believe power cords can make THAT big a difference ... but would think better insulation / shielding will do more good than harm.

Rgds Steve.

[pbarata]

Steve,

I also thing that power cords and plugs don’t make such an audible difference. However having a line conditioner or mains purifier can really make a quite audible difference. Even though Rotel RMB-1075 as already a very good power supply, using a very cheap solution as Olson’s Sound Fantastic (http://www.soundfantastic.co.uk/) I get a more cleaner and more subtlety and fine detail in sound. In my case I’ve everything connect from DVD player, TV, RCD-1070, RSP-1066, RMB-1075 and REL Quake subwoofer.

I still have doubts if I could ear any improvement changing power cords and plugs? One cheap solution could to is the one from Supra the LoRad (http://www.jenving.se/lorad.htm)

[Mark]

hi steve...check out the power cords by ps audio. they are based in boulder, colorado here in the states...go to: psaudio.com. as a matter of fact you can order them online directly from ps audio. i have four of the xtreme 'prelude' cables in my system and am very happy with their performance.

i too was a bit sceptical about how much they improve the sound but yes they do make dramatic difference in the sound as the background becomes much quiter, movies and music becomes clearer and more detailed. they do open things up a bit. i equate it to taking a veil off of your speakers.

keep me posted. rgds - mark

[eelco74]

Hi Steven,

A good powercord will definately improve your system. It opens up the sound stage a bit. Supra and vdHul have some nice solutions.

Since you are in the Uk, you can buy the Supra Lorad off the reel. Mount it yourself, and you will save a lot of money. And you don't have to buy a 1,5 meter cable, if you only need a short one. My power sockets are right behind my rack. So I only needed say 30 cm length.

Info on the Supra Lorad: http://www.supralorad.co.uk/

A store wich sells the Lorad per meter : http://www.supradirect.co.uk/shop/enter.html

I already have the Lorad on my RB-981. As soon as my rsp-1068 arrives, I will re-orginize my rack and also the power-cables.

The dutch distributor does not have the Lorad per meter, so I will order them in the UK as well.

Good luck...

[Stevebez]

Super - thx guys off to the web - work is just too boring today!

Found supplier at www.hificables.co.uk

Rgsd Steve