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In the Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity.
Post Subject: Off The Shelf Power CordsPosted by Paul S on: 2/20/2017
Jarek, please re-read my previous post, also Romy's recent post on this subject, carefully.  I'm afraid you are in for it once you start effing with power cords, for all the reasons we've listed.  Here in the US we have a company that sells used cords and cables "on approval", meaning you basically rent cords until you find some you like.  I think there's a UK company that does something similar; not sure.

https://www.usedcable.com/

I am NOT endorsing these guys, just putting it out there, as an idea.  My own "findings" and "conclusions" are just as I said previously, and I am still using the DIY cords I described, for the same reasons.  I think of all the ready-made cords I tried, I still have a Sonic Horizons cord that is my only cord with ferrite rings on it.  I use this on my CD transport.  I did not mention it, but I also use pure Ohno copper plug ends, for whatever the hell that's worth. Good luck finding these on any ready made cords at any price.  Believe me, I would never have made my own power cords if I had been able to find acceptable ready-mades! Probably no need to tell you, do not get too excited when you find something you "like", since it takes time to be sure any "benefits" hold with the changes (apparently) brought by varying electricity and various loads.  I presently think this might be a case where you could make and try one of "my" cords and hear how that works for you over time, then go from there. I have to say, I'm not sure you can "save time" by "comparing" ready made cords.  In a perfect world, you either won't hear significant differences, or you will soon find what you think are great cords.

Best regards,
Paul S

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