kczar01 Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 i was wondering if anyone had any power cable recommendation at a reasonable price. Since moving to the new system, i seem to have picked up a slight "Hum" Any comments welcome, I have tried a number of things. Thanks in advance, Kyle
alittlewino Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 for DIY google Asylum Cable and I've also posted my experiences in the DIY forum here didn't get rid of my hum/buzz but that's a different story need to find the cause me thinks rather than buying cables but experimenting can be fun and frustrating 1
davewantsmoore Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Power cord will not affect "hum", unless you are planning on adding / removing grounding.
vmhf Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) You may need to do a little cable management to reduce the hum. In my system it was caused by one stray interconnect too close to a power cable. I recently got a pair of Wywires Juice II Silver power cords which I think are superb. It all depends what a 'reasonable' price is to you. Edited May 27, 2013 by vmhf 2
kczar01 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 You may need to do a little cable management to reduce the hum. In my system it was caused by one stray interconnect too close to a power cable. I recently got a pair of Wywires Juice II Silver power cords which I think are superb. It all depends what a 'reasonable' price is to you. Around $100
Jliang70 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 You can contact Rinehardt at RKcable ( I think AudioJunkie is his forum name) and he makes a range of power cables starting as low as $75. His website is www.rkcable.com.au . PMG also sells some of his power cables.
Jventer Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I think vmhf and davewantsmoore are giving you advice that may save you some money. I love all the power conditioners and alternative cables and use them myself, but think the hum may be because of something else. 1
gavtron Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 If you are happy to use US plugs I found that they shunyata venom-3 cords were great for the price. Ask Cam @ Krispy Kables about them..
vmhf Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Yes, I forgot that Cameron at Krispy Kables can make all sorts of cables to suit your budget. They certainly perform way above their price points. 1
kczar01 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Yes, I forgot that Cameron at Krispy Kables can make all sorts of cables to suit your budget. They certainly perform way above their price points. Only issue is the Us plug
Jventer Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Only issue is the Us plug kczar There are many many powercords to choose from, I use Ella Baby and Nordost. Would like to use XLO, PS Audio, Shunyata and Furutech. For $100 check out Krispy Kables and the for sale section. Or make your own BUT It is most likely not going to sort out the hum.
Once was an audiophile Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Around $100 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yarbo-GY-9000PW-Audiophile-Power-Cable-Cord-Per-1M-/221195308330?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3380448d2a
pete_mac Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yarbo-GY-9000PW-Audiophile-Power-Cable-Cord-Per-1M-/221195308330?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3380448d2a Mario, I was considering grabbing some Yarbo cable a while back, but the diameter was too big for the usual Martin Kaiser, Schurter or Clipsal SHD plugs and IECs that I use to make my cables. Do you have any reasonably priced options for 16mm power cable such as this (the Furutech stuff is great, but too rich for my blood).
Once was an audiophile Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Mario, I was considering grabbing some Yarbo cable a while back, but the diameter was too big for the usual Martin Kaiser, Schurter or Clipsal SHD plugs and IECs that I use to make my cables. Do you have any reasonably priced options for 16mm power cable such as this (the Furutech stuff is great, but too rich for my blood). Peter mac i use adapters with us plugs i only have one furutech plug that services the wall/power conditioner
qwerter Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Oyaide Tunami is a really great power cable, IMHO... 1
kczar01 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Oyaide Tunami is a really great power cable, IMHO... Where do you get this tsunami cable you speak of
Once was an audiophile Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Oyaide Tunami is a really great power cable, IMHO... I have 2 in my system
qwerter Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I have 2 in my system I have 1 (amp), but will get another one for the source. What do you use it for?
pete_mac Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Peter mac i use adapters with us plugs i only have one furutech plug that services the wall/power conditioner Ah, I see. Thanks!
adamg Posted June 2, 2013 Posted June 2, 2013 i was wondering if anyone had any power cable recommendation at a reasonable price. Since moving to the new system, i seem to have picked up a slight "Hum" Any comments welcome, I have tried a number of things. Thanks in advance, Kyle I have a problem with hum from my transformer which I believe is caused by DC in the mains. Tried my amp at another place with a number of circuits and was virtually non-existent on one and a little worst but nowhere near as bad on the other. http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/53659-replacement-toroidal-transformer/#entry896165 At home the hum will rise and fall and resonates with the amp cover on making it worst. Trying an isolation transformer was recommended to confirm whether DC is in fact the problem. Trying to find a loaner myself. A power cable with a DC blocker may be another option?
wikeeboy Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 Hey there Qwerter, where do you recommend to source the Oyaide Tunami from? Thanks
WhakPak Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 I have a problem with hum from my transformer which I believe is caused by DC in the mains...A power cable with a DC blocker may be another option? Another option is a PS Audio Humbuster, can be found on eBay from time-to-time for $100-ish
Darren69 Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 OK, time for my newbie question, if power supply upsets Hi Fi components, would one not assume the manufacturers of Hi Fi components would address this with the power cords that come with their products? I mean lets face it, we offload significant amounts of beer vouchers for some of this kit.
Jventer Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 OK, time for my newbie question, if power supply upsets Hi Fi components, would one not assume the manufacturers of Hi Fi components would address this with the power cords that come with their products? I mean lets face it, we offload significant amounts of beer vouchers for some of this kit. Darren Re the manufacturers. I thought so myself. Now I am thinking: It is a case of consumerism, they add the cheapest standard cable Good quality products have transformers and other stuff inside which should sort this out Some Audiophiles love tweaking and will buy power cords anyway If you have only one product then it may not be an issue, but when you look behind my cabinet it looks like a power plant - cords everywhere. I have normal and special power cords in my system. I have only tested one of them once and thought it made a some difference - for the better. So far I have been happy to spend up to $200 on power cords just to make me happy and not to worry that there may be an issue, although I still have things running on the normal cords, I do plan to end up with special cords for all of them.
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