Aftermarket Mains cables....really ??

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normal upgrade power cables don’t cause enough arguments.
buy cheap Chinese knock off cables like I did… now they seem to upset almost everyone! And long may it continue. 😊
 
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it is at times like this I am so pleased my mains lead for the amp is hard wired (no plugs to contend with except the 5 amp mains plug). It has been upgraded since I got it as it originally came with a two core cable - now I put a three core cable with earth to the amp chassis. I did splash the cast though on the cable and purchased 15amp multiwires (not solid core) 3 core cable rather than the 5amp.

Did it make a difference? None that I could tell.
 

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it is at times like this I am so pleased my mains lead for the amp is hard wired (no plugs to contend with except the 5 amp mains plug). It has been upgraded since I got it as it originally came with a two core cable - now I put a three core cable with earth to the amp chassis. I did splash the cast though on the cable and purchased 15amp multiwires (not solid core) 3 core cable rather than the 5amp.

Did it make a difference? None that I could tell.
I'm not sure it's the earthing/ampage that makes a difference to the fancy cables.

Did I make a new word up there?
 

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it is at times like this I am so pleased my mains lead for the amp is hard wired (no plugs to contend with except the 5 amp mains plug). It has been upgraded since I got it as it originally came with a two core cable - now I put a three core cable with earth to the amp chassis. I did splash the cast though on the cable and purchased 15amp multiwires (not solid core) 3 core cable rather than the 5amp.

Did it make a difference? None that I could tell.
15A cable and a 5A plug?

Isn’t that a bit like trying to increase the flush volume on your toilet by increasing the pipe size between the cistern and bowl to drainpipe, but leaving the holes at each end the same size?
 

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I am also highly skeptical of fancy mains cables but I do intend to see if I can hear any difference.

From what I've read yarbo sp1100pw is the one to buy, not crazy expensive.

I currently use Belden power cables that are very basic.
 
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15A cable and a 5A plug?

Isn’t that a bit like trying to increase the flush volume on your toilet by increasing the pipe size between the cistern and bowl to drainpipe, but leaving the holes at each end the same size?
My issue is the logic that a 15A basic cable doesn't sound better than a 5A basic cable, therefore fancy mains cables are a waste of money.
 
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There was no intention to cause mayhem or arguements !
Just sharing my findings, as an old skeptic .
I didn't want to hear a difference , but did .
The cable that was introduced was an Atlas EOS ( 4DD perhaps.)
Going out on my motorbike now .
Trying some new tyres....do they make a diffence?
Yes :)
 

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I'm amused to note that Schiit have their own in-house range of Pyst (Put your Schiit Together) interconnects, interestingly at non-foo prices. Tempting to buy some just for the bragging rights. Unfortunately, there is no mains cable in the range - being able to say with a straight face that you use Schiit mains cables would be great 🤣
 

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Unfortunately, there is no mains cable in the range - being able to say with a straight face that you use Schiit mains cables would be great 🤣
Ah but are Schiit mains cables the basic ones or the fancy ones?

I feel another thread coming on..
 
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I currently use Belden power cables that are very basic.
They don't come on a velvet cushion sprinkled with fairy dust?.Shocking. I feel your pain 🤣

However, I suspect (alright, I know) that the off the reel belden, mogwami and many cheaper cables are what lurk under the bling jackets of many so called 'specialist' cables. Self appointed boutique cable assemblers do not have the funds to tool and manufacture their own unique core cables.
 

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They don't come on a velvet cushion sprinkled with fairy dust?.Shocking. I feel your pain 🤣

However, I suspect (alright, I know) that the off the reel belden, mogwami and many cheaper cables are what lurk under the bling jackets of many so called 'specialist' cables. Self appointed boutique cable assemblers do not have the funds to tool and manufacture their own unique core cables.
Yarbo. Nothing like the basic Belden, in construction.

As to whether I can hear any difference, I guess I will find out.

I have no interest anyone's subjective opinion on the matter of cables.

If I hear a different, great, if I can't, fine.
 

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There was no intention to cause mayhem or arguements !
Just sharing my findings, as an old skeptic .
I didn't want to hear a difference , but did .
The cable that was introduced was an Atlas EOS ( 4DD perhaps.)
Going out on my motorbike now .
Trying some new tyres....do they make a diffence?
Yes :)
If a cable thread is started, then this is what you get.

Same old, same old, as it's always been.

I'd say 80+% of stuff posted on here is just recycled guff. There is some interesting stuff. I'm always interested in subjective opinions. The alternative is that the forum starts a Practical Electrical & Engineering course and ee all just stdy data sheets and circuit design.

Carry on.
 

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Make my own higher safety spec and accessible connectivity for maintenance and inspection.
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I'm amused to note that Schiit have their own in-house range of Pyst (Put your Schiit Together) interconnects, interestingly at non-foo prices. Tempting to buy some just for the bragging rights. Unfortunately, there is no mains cable in the range - being able to say with a straight face that you use Schiit mains cables would be great 🤣
An excellent write-up of their Pyst range is on their site here:

https://www.schiit.com/products/pyst-cables

Reading between the lines, it seems pretty clear where they stand on the subject of foo cables.
 

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