Power cords, a trip into the unknown!

[DaveyF]

Do you feel that there are internal structural differences in the connectors (IEC and Pronged) that could restrict current or similar performance parameters?

Lee

I do believe that it is possible that the design of the connectors inside the plug ( prong or iec) may have something to do with the performance. This would make some sense as the connection at the plug to the wire could induce losses. One interesting thought, which I think Frank may have touched upon in another thread, is to solder the wires directly to the component in question. Thereby, doing away with any potential loss due to the plug. I did not do this so I have no basis in this regard.

One other thing that I had forgotten to add to the post...I noticed a nice improvement with all of the cords when I lifted them off the floor, similar to what I do with all my other cables ( speaker and ic's).

One of the claims to fame of the Supra cable is that it is a "low radiation" design. Electrical radiation might also be an effect that could impact other gear and lead to degradation.

[Steve Williams]

I use Supra Sword Anniversary but unlike Frank would never solder them to any component.

[RBFC]

I use Supra Sword Anniversary but unlike Frank would never solder them to any component.

Soldering a wire to a $100 Philips HTIB is quite a different matter than soldering it to a $100K Lamm amp.....

I would never solder it either. Bye-bye warranty. More cost for repairs after warranty expires as well.

Lee

[Steve Williams]

I only mention Supra cable because Davey found what I did several years ago. It is an extremely well built and relatively inexpensive cable from Sweden. The Supra Sword is their 20th anniversary cable IIRC. Fellow member here KeithR turned me onto Supra 5-6 years ago

[RBFC]

I do believe that it is possible that the design of the connectors inside the plug ( prong or iec) may have something to do with the performance. This would make some sense as the connection at the plug to the wire could induce losses. One interesting thought, which I think Frank may have touched upon in another thread, is to solder the wires directly to the component in question. Thereby, doing away with any potential loss due to the plug. I did not do this so I have no basis in this regard.

One other thing that I had forgotten to add to the post...I noticed a nice improvement with all of the cords when I lifted them off the floor, similar to what I do with all my other cables ( speaker and ic's).

One of the claims to fame of the Supra cable is that it is a "low radiation" design. Electrical radiation might also be an effect that could impact other gear and lead to degradation.

How about resoldering the connections inside the plugs using better technique, etc.? That might be a workable test...

Lee

[amirm]

Sigh..you are not alone..

Cheers, jn

Welcome to the forum JN . How about saying more? Not about him not knowing of course .

[es347]

I only mention Supra cable because Davey found what I did several years ago. It is an extremely well built and relatively inexpensive cable from Sweden. The Supra Sword is their 20th anniversary cable IIRC. Fellow member here KeithR turned me onto Supra 5-6 years ago

Went to their website and no pix. Is there a site with pictures??

[Steve Williams]

Hi Gavin

Welcome back

I know they have a site with description of products

[j_n]

Welcome to the forum JN . How about saying more? Not about him not knowing of course .

uh, ok..Hi guys..man, you found me fast...maybe I shoulda used another moniker??

Seriously, he is not alone.. It is a very difficult topic to explain, as you well know..

I'll look over this site's ability to host pictures first..what's the max size here?

Cheers, John

[Steve Williams]

We prefer 800 x 600