Recommendations for mains cables

[unsleepable]

I am trying to solve the mess of cables I've got. So far I've been using the stock mains cables that came with my gear, which seem to be all around 2m long, and I reckon that things would be better with shorter cables. 1m would improve matters, and around 80cm would be even better.

So I am looking for sturdy, well-made and durable cables and, since I am going to spend money on this, something that hopefully looks easier on the eye than the average stock cable.

So far some contenders are Supra LoRad, Pro-Ject Connect-it Power Cable, and Goldkabel. Maybe Clearer Audio Copper-line Alpha—but not so sure of this one. Any experience with these cables? Or recommendations for any other?

 

[CnoEvil]

I have a variety of Clearer Audio cables and would recommend Copper Line / Alpha + / Alpha.

I have found it better to put a more expensive cable on the Amp. Give Darren a call and see what he says (I have found him fair and reasonable, without any hard sell).....you can always return them within 60 days if not happy.

 

[drummerman]

Type; 'Audio Friendly SILVER Mains Power Cable' in ebay.

Those are the ones I use throughout.

Good and not to expensive

 

[Vladimir]

A lot of high end cables are rebranded Neotech. Why not buy directly from Neotech? *unknw*

 

[michael hoy]

A lot of high end cables are rebranded Neotech. Why not buy directly from Neotech? *unknw*

No UK distibutor

 

[Electro]

These seem nice , I don't use them myself but I have heard good things about them from other people.

http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=69

 

[Vladimir]

Oops. Nevermind. *bye*

 

[michael hoy]

I have used Mark Grant before but not for mains cables, products are good quality and service is excellent.

 

[macdiddy]

Their own range of mains cable's are both good looking and very well made, each cable is hand made, customer service also excellent.

*music2*

 

[davedotco]

Why not get down to your local electrical shop, buy some nice MK 13 amp plugs and fit them to your existing leads, cut to the correct length?

 

[unsleepable]

I have a variety of Clearer Audio cables and would recommend Copper Line / Alpha + / Alpha.

I have found it better to put a more expensive cable on the Amp. Give Darren a call and see what he says (I have found him fair and reasonable, without any hard sell).....you can always return them within 60 days if not happy.

Thanks for the feedback. The only Clearer Audio cable that I have found with Schuko plugs is the Copper-line Alpha. Would you recommend this one for an amp?

 

[unsleepable]

Type; 'Audio Friendly SILVER Mains Power Cable' in ebay.

Those are the ones I use throughout.

Good and not to expensive

Thanks, I had already taken a look at these cables when you recommended them here before. It seems they are only made with UK and US plus, not Schuko. Otherwise, this is the sort of thing I am looking for.

 

[unsleepable]

A lot of high end cables are rebranded Neotech. Why not buy directly from Neotech? *unknw*

I didn't know this. I can't seem to find a place from which to buy them in Germany. They are also not on eBay. Is there an online site that you know of that sales these, to check prices?

 

[unsleepable]

These seem nice , I don't use them myself but I have heard good things about them from other people.

http://markgrantcables.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=69

I'm sorry that I didn't specify that I need Schuko plugs… For most cables this is just an option. But this seems to be a UK-specific company, and I couldn't find that it offers their cables with other plugs. They do look good, though.

 

[Freddy58]

Why not get down to your local electrical shop, buy some nice MK 13 amp plugs and fit them to your existing leads, cut to the correct length?

Yep. Too much b/s going on here, imo.

 

[unsleepable]

Why not get down to your local electrical shop, buy some nice MK 13 amp plugs and fit them to your existing leads, cut to the correct length?

I am positive that pretty much any cable would look better than a stock cable cut and re-plugged by me. 🙂

Although more seriously, if (when) I decide to sell some of what I have for the next upgrade, I think it will be better to have all the original accessories as they are.

 

[macdiddy]

as their own cables can be fitted with the type of mains plugs you require.

by the way I don't work for them but I do use some in my system.

*music2*

 

[Vladimir]

Why not get down to your local electrical shop, buy some nice MK 13 amp plugs and fit them to your existing leads, cut to the correct length?

Yep. Too much b/s going on here, imo.

You skeptics need to get a life and stop preying on innocent audiophiles. *biggrin*

 

[Vladimir]

I didn't know this. I can't seem to find a place from which to buy them in Germany. They are also not on eBay. Is there an online site that you know of that sales these, to check prices?

You can try ebay but there are lot of clones out there.

 

[unsleepable]

I didn't know this. I can't seem to find a place from which to buy them in Germany. They are also not on eBay. Is there an online site that you know of that sales these, to check prices?

You can try ebay but there are lot of clones out there.

I sent them a message. Let's see if they respond.

 

[unsleepable]

Just search 'neotech' on ebay and you get plenty of results, including shuko plugs, IEC plugs and the cable.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/neotech

If you like something, ask the manufacturer if the ebay seller is their own dealer or fake.

Yes, you are right. There are more results in ebay.com. In ebay.de there are only eight results, even if I make a world-wide search. Still, these results in ebay.com are just mostly parts, rather than finished cables.

 

[Vladimir]

Just search 'neotech' on ebay and you get plenty of results, including shuko plugs, IEC plugs and the cable.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/neotech

If you like something, ask the manufacturer if the ebay seller is their own dealer or fake.

PS It appears they did expo on the Munich Hi-Fi show so maybe they have a sales solution for Germany. *unknw*

 

[Vladimir]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/411705/ecosse-cables-uk-made-seems-more-like-china-made

The bigger brands are not as lazy as Ecosse and buy materials from Neotech and assemble their own finished products. The fact there is no dealer in Germany may indicate they are selling a lot of their product exclusively as rebranded, just like in the UK.

 

[steve_1979]

Why do they have to look bling? What's wrong with regular cables and plugs?

If it's really just having a shorter length that's most important check out these 1 meter ones: Clicky and these: Clicky

They're much cheaper than the audiophool ones and will sound just the same.

 

[ID.]

You want this.

http://oyaide.com/ENGLISH/AUDIO/products_category/power_cord/pg573.html

The plug is platinum and palladium plated. Platinum! That's got to sound good 😉