D.I.Y mains cables

[carter]

hi,im thinking about changing my mains cables i need both iec(X3) and figure 8(x2)has any one got any tips on building them as i think this could be a bit of a money saver.any idea what flex to use or plug tops and conecters.or is this a waste of time..and should i just spend the money on decent leads.

 

[Dave_]

i've built my own using wattgate connectors, mk silver plated plugs, and braided cable like this. but tbh, its a lot of hassle and not that cheap really so i'd be tempted to spend the money on decent ready made cables

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for that Dave

Now I know not to try to build my own 5m power cable, whose would you recommend to power the Pioneer 5090.

 

[Dave_]

well, the clearer audio's copper line alpha has been getting good review's and they offer money back guarantee, so if you dont get a noticable improvement you can send it back. although i've never tried it. but i'm after the same panel as you and after seeing clare's thread yesterday about the deal sevenoaks s&v for the pio i'm off there in a bit to get one and will probably get a copper line alpha myself to try

 

[Anonymous]

daveh75:i've built my own usingÿ wattgate connectors,ÿmk silver plated plugs, and braided cableÿlike this. but tbh, its a lot of hassle and not that cheap really so i'd be tempted to spend the money on decent ready made cables

If your going to make up some cables thenÿI'd steer well clear of cable with steel screening. ÿA copper screen is designed for rejecting RFI, steel is designed for protection (but is cheaper, hence you see it on ebay) Steel braid looks the part, but tinned copper cable is what your looking for.

 

[Anonymous]

Dave

Consider getting the 5090 from TLC Broadcast .I'm just ordering mine now....£1645.00 w/out speakers or £1795 with

Both with 5yr warranty.

 

[Anonymous]

nodnarb4444:hi,im thinking about changing my mains cables i need both iec(X3) and figure 8(x2)has any one got any tips on building them as i think this could be a bit of a money saver.any idea what flex to use or plug tops and conecters.or is this a waste of time..and should i just spend the money on decent leads.

Agree with earlier post, DIY isn't always cheaper. Russ Andrews has a solid reputation:

http://www.russandrews.com/

 

[Dave_]

johnnymunro:

Dave

Consider getting the 5090 from TLC Broadcast .I'm just ordering mine now....£1645.00 w/out speakers or £1795 with

Both with 5yr warranty.

cheers for that johnny, that would save me a trip down to leeds(my nearest sevenoaks) from newcastle and its cheaper

edit-just ordered mine from tlc, went for the one with speakers and stand

 

[Anonymous]

Dave

Is it gonna be the 5090 0r the 500a

and by the way Sevenoaks is in Wetherby not Leeds, if you need to make the trip!

so it's much closer for you.

 

[Dave_]

it's the 5090, yeah i know it's in wetherby but they call it there leeds(wetherby) store! been before but cheers though

 

[professorhat]

daveh75:well, the clearer audio's copper line alpha has been getting good review's and they offer money back guarantee, so if you dont get a noticable improvement you can send it back. although i've never tried it. but i'm after the same panel as you and after seeing clare's thread yesterday about the deal sevenoaks s&v for the pio i'm off there in a bit to get one and will probably get a copper line alpha myself to try
Can recommend the Clearer Audio Copperline Alpha and Russ Andrews Powermax Plus as two good budget cables - definitely worth a go. Plus anyone who's suspicious of the 60 day home trials, I can say they are true to their word - I initially got the Clearer Audio Silverline but wasn't convinced I was getting £200 worth of improvements so sent it back (clearly you need a better system than mine for this sort of cable!). All money refunded including the postage costs of returning it so it didn't cost me a penny - well recommended.

 

[Anonymous]

Nice one! will order the Clearer Audio copper one on Monday.

By the way prof I joined the forum one day after you...look at all your posts

Man you have got to get some sleep

 

[Dave_]

yep, the prof is a fountain of knowledge it seem's... and i'm convinced he mustn't sleep

 

[professorhat]

Very little sleep these days for some reason! I mostly post when I'm working as it breaks the day up nicely (incidentally I'm working this morning...

).

 

[John Duncan]

Wouldn't it be cheaper to have an electrician run a new socket into where your equipment is and then use shorter runs from there, rather than run five metres of power cable?

Last time I had it done was about fifty quid to have a socket put in, and that's London prices.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for that John

It wouldn't be a problem to do

I would still want to buy a better power cable though.

 

[John Duncan]

Indeed, but it could be a shorter and cheaper one, rather than having to source a 5m expensive one. Just a balance of which option is cheaper......

 

[Anonymous]

Massively Correct!

and the removal of an eye level socket if I move house!

Need to price a cord up first, I can do the plug option myself and get it tested if need be

Thanks anyhow.