Power Cable
DH Labs Encore Power Cable
04/03/12 16:18
WARNING: unless you are an experienced electrical professional - consult a technician
Considering the success I've had with other DH Labs cables I figured I’d give this one a try.
It was a 5ft length of their Encore AC Cable, which I fitted with my favourite Vanguard Plug and IEC connector from Ebay
This cable is supposed to be 14 AWG cable, however, using the 14 gauge setting on my wire stripper resulted in some of the strands in the individual conductor being severed, so I used the 12 gauge setting to prevent further problems.
The construction of this 15 amp cable features three high-purity 14 AWG Stranded OFHC Copper Conductors with a 100% foil shield and drain wire enclosed inside a durable two-layer grey coloured outer jacket.
When I initially constructed my 15 gauge and 10 gauge Furutech cables I fully expected the 15 gauge to be suited to more to components and the 10 gauge cable to be more suited for Power Amp use. And that's exactly how it played out - with the 10 gauge Furutech cable providing more depth and control to the lower frequencies.
My findings were very similar to the Furutech experience, in that the Encore provided a little less resolution than the Power Plus, but if you are budget minded, this is still a very good performer
For amps I would definitely move up to the higher gauge Power Plus AC Cable, but for components this is an extremely good performer!
A highly recommended purchase for hi-fi components - at only $4.50/ft (+ connectors of your choice)
I have to wonder - what else can the guys at DH Labs possibly achieve? - Oh yes - there's the Red Wave AC Cable - take a look!
Considering the success I've had with other DH Labs cables I figured I’d give this one a try.
It was a 5ft length of their Encore AC Cable, which I fitted with my favourite Vanguard Plug and IEC connector from Ebay
This cable is supposed to be 14 AWG cable, however, using the 14 gauge setting on my wire stripper resulted in some of the strands in the individual conductor being severed, so I used the 12 gauge setting to prevent further problems.
The construction of this 15 amp cable features three high-purity 14 AWG Stranded OFHC Copper Conductors with a 100% foil shield and drain wire enclosed inside a durable two-layer grey coloured outer jacket.
When I initially constructed my 15 gauge and 10 gauge Furutech cables I fully expected the 15 gauge to be suited to more to components and the 10 gauge cable to be more suited for Power Amp use. And that's exactly how it played out - with the 10 gauge Furutech cable providing more depth and control to the lower frequencies.
My findings were very similar to the Furutech experience, in that the Encore provided a little less resolution than the Power Plus, but if you are budget minded, this is still a very good performer
For amps I would definitely move up to the higher gauge Power Plus AC Cable, but for components this is an extremely good performer!
A highly recommended purchase for hi-fi components - at only $4.50/ft (+ connectors of your choice)
I have to wonder - what else can the guys at DH Labs possibly achieve? - Oh yes - there's the Red Wave AC Cable - take a look!
Furutech Power Cables
30/01/12 10:59
WARNING: unless you are an experienced electrical professional - consult a technician
Furutech is well know in the audio industry for its cables and connectors and with good reason - they are very very good!
They are however "fairly expensive", but they do perform extremely well and they are built like a tank! These are industrial strength cables!
I like them because they are screened, which I believe is the best way to eliminate RF-Interference.
Their only drawbacks are, they are stiff, and they can be difficult to route in tight spaces.
I am currently using...
These cables allow any attached component to present a very dynamic, detailed and accurate listing experience to the very best of it's abilities.
The connectors I currently use are these SONAR QUEST CRYO Ag Audio Grade Silver plated IEC plug + US Power plug
The most benefit was heard in the deepening and tightening of the lower frequencies and an improved soundstage and venue details
A highly recommended product!
Furutech is well know in the audio industry for its cables and connectors and with good reason - they are very very good!
They are however "fairly expensive", but they do perform extremely well and they are built like a tank! These are industrial strength cables!
I like them because they are screened, which I believe is the best way to eliminate RF-Interference.
Their only drawbacks are, they are stiff, and they can be difficult to route in tight spaces.
I am currently using...
- the Furutech FP-314Ag - a screened 15 awg α-Conductor with Silver plated connectors
- the Furutech FP-3TS762 - a screened 10 awg α-Conductor with Silver plated connectors
These cables allow any attached component to present a very dynamic, detailed and accurate listing experience to the very best of it's abilities.
The connectors I currently use are these SONAR QUEST CRYO Ag Audio Grade Silver plated IEC plug + US Power plug
The most benefit was heard in the deepening and tightening of the lower frequencies and an improved soundstage and venue details
A highly recommended product!DH Labs Power Cord Plus
30/01/12 10:30
WARNING: unless you are an experienced electrical professional - consult a technician
I recently purchased the bulk DH Labps Power Plus AC Cable to see how it would perform.
I replaced the Furutech 10 awg cable on my amp to find - it did not degrade the performance at all!
Not bad, considering it cost 1/4 the price of the Furutech
However, it is not built to the same tank-like physical specifications that the Furutech is.
I used exactly the same connectors as on the furutech - so the test was on the cable only
I have since moved it to the Power Conditioner, which noticeably improved the performance of the connected source components
This cable is very well made and uses "cable geometry" to reject RF.
This allows it to be much more flexible and it has no problems routing in tighter spaces.
However, It is a thick 12 awg cable, so it may not go where the cables supplied with components have gone before
The connectors I currently use are these SONAR QUEST CRYO Ag Audio Grade Silver plated IEC plug + US Power plug
A highly recommended purchase for amplifiers and components at just less than $7/ft (+ connectors of your choice)
I recently purchased the bulk DH Labps Power Plus AC Cable to see how it would perform.
I replaced the Furutech 10 awg cable on my amp to find - it did not degrade the performance at all!
Not bad, considering it cost 1/4 the price of the Furutech
However, it is not built to the same tank-like physical specifications that the Furutech is.
- But then - it doesn't really need to be, since it's primary use is for in-home audio - not industrial use
- The cable is very well constructed, with a very tough, shiny dark blue jacket.
- It is rated as a 12 awg cable, but when I stripped the conductors some of the strands came away - using the 10 awg setting rectified the problem
I used exactly the same connectors as on the furutech - so the test was on the cable only
I have since moved it to the Power Conditioner, which noticeably improved the performance of the connected source components
This cable is very well made and uses "cable geometry" to reject RF.
This allows it to be much more flexible and it has no problems routing in tighter spaces.
However, It is a thick 12 awg cable, so it may not go where the cables supplied with components have gone before
The connectors I currently use are these SONAR QUEST CRYO Ag Audio Grade Silver plated IEC plug + US Power plug
A highly recommended purchase for amplifiers and components at just less than $7/ft (+ connectors of your choice)