March 8, 200620 yr comment_2136 Sorry for those who thought this was a review Anyways, the tax refund means I get to upgrade some components. With the addition of a DAC and an entry-level Monster power conditioner from the 'Gon, I'm going to try some power cables for real this time. Since I'll be buying two, I've narrowed my choices down to those in the thread title. I can get both for $118 shipped (from SignalCable and AudioAdvisor), so that means I'm looking for the better of the two. Try not to turn this thread into a huge mess, at least until the first 6 constructive posts or so ^ That's a sweet ass smiley! Report
March 8, 200620 yr Author comment_2141 How so? I've always been fairly wishy-washy when it comes to cables. But, I figure that since I'll have the money, I'll get some decent well-built cables that don't cost an arm and a leg. Report
March 8, 200620 yr comment_2143 Sorry for those who thought this was a review Anyways, the tax refund means I get to upgrade some components. With the addition of a DAC and an entry-level Monster power conditioner from the 'Gon, I'm going to try some power cables for real this time. Since I'll be buying two, I've narrowed my choices down to those in the thread title. I can get both for $118 shipped (from SignalCable and AudioAdvisor), so that means I'm looking for the better of the two. Try not to turn this thread into a huge mess, at least until the first 6 constructive posts or so ^ That's a sweet ass smiley! try to diy a vh audio flavor 2 instead. Report
March 8, 200620 yr comment_2145 What DAC are you getting? I would bet that the signal cable magicpower would be better than the Punch. Another cable you might want to check out is the Asylum Power Cable from diycable.com. I have 3 or 4 of them and they work great for me. Report
March 8, 200620 yr Author comment_2146 Tiberian: That budget I mentioned includes 2 cables... Tkam: I forgot about those. I remember you mentioning them to me a few times, but I could never remember the name of the site... I'll check it out. Oh, and I'm getting the Lite DAC-Ah. Report
March 8, 200620 yr comment_2147 Tiberian: That budget I mentioned includes 2 cables... Tkam: I forgot about those. I remember you mentioning them to me a few times, but I could never remember the name of the site... I'll check it out. Oh, and I'm getting the Lite DAC-Ah. DIY flavor 2: wattgate plugs - $33. wire - $4/ft. techflex and heatshrink shouldn't cost too much... Report
March 8, 200620 yr Author comment_2148 Oh, gotcha... I'm lazy and have never built anything myself though. I'd rather pay for a fully assembled cable Report
March 8, 200620 yr comment_2158 I highly recommend the Volex cables. I think you can squeez in 1 or 2,3,4,5,6.... with your budget Report
March 9, 200620 yr Author comment_2245 Oh yeah that's right, those things are sold on Mouser right? Report
March 9, 200620 yr comment_2318 ive had franks cables (signal cable), ive had ps audio cables (well the lab cable), ive had quail, now i have the volex cuz grand enigima recommended them. Honestly the sc one is so damn stiff u can use it as a hula hoop. Its nice but annoying like that. they are good. get them, they kick ass for cheap. Report
March 9, 200620 yr Author comment_2320 mjg or GE, can you guys recommend a product number? I'm not sorting through 100 different cables to find a nice thick one... ...cable that is. Report
March 9, 200620 yr comment_2334 http://www.carlton-bates.com/cb/invsrch/invframe.asp?srchfield=catsearch&vendor=ALL&codevend=ALL&sval=volex%2017604 Volex 17604 Report
March 9, 200620 yr comment_2345 What do those Volex's look like? Anyone compared them to higher priced PC's? Are they better for source/dac or amp or both? Report
March 10, 200620 yr comment_2442 What do those Volex's look like? Anyone compared them to higher priced PC's? Are they better for source/dac or amp or both? They are a pretty thick normal looking black cable... 14awg and shielded... I would stick with a nice 16awg shielded cable for your dac/source but it could not hurt to use on an amp. I have thried quite a few DIY and aftermarket cables and really like these a lot. You cant go wrong, especially for the price. Philodox - I have an extra laying around if you would like it, that goes for anyone... just shoot me a PM. Report
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