Russ Andrews PowerMax Plus mains cable... still a 5-star even if the price has gone up by 43%?

[admin_exported]

Been researching mains cables to try and get a hike in performance and went to the Russ Andrews website. Their PowerMax Plus gained a 5-star rating a year ago from What Hi-fi but RA appears to have hiked the price in the meantime. A 1m version appeared to have costed £30 in April 2008 - when it got the 5-star - but it's £43 now.

I'm not sure how can RA continue to use a 5-star logo in its marketing when the current price is 43% higher than when reviewed but that's of secondary importance. $64k question is does the PowerMax Plus still merit a What hi-fi 5-star or have alternatives been reviewed in the meantime that it thinks are better/ Is the Clearer Audio Copper Line Alpha discussed on others threads a preferred choice?

 

[bretty]

I don't have experience with the RA cable. However, I bought a Copperline Alpha mains cable two weeks ago that i'm really pleased with. I got the 1.5 metre, but I think the 1 metre goes for about £35, with a 60 day 'no quibble' guarantee.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Many companies are increasing prices at the moment.

 

[kena]

RA uses Kimber cable from America so I suspect that his January 09 increases were more due £ vs $ scenario. RA also does 60 day trial so as per Clearer Audio if you don't like it or don't think its value you can return it.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Indeed, and if the price remains and no-one else's increases, unlikely though that it, it will be taken into account next time the cable appears in a group test.

 

[Anonymous]

Fair points, one and all. Shall give the Clearer Audio a shot, I think, as it's a bit more affordable but will look out for the next test with interest.

 

[clearer_audio]

Hello everyone,

Cannot comment on other companies but I know many are putting their prices up. However in these tough economic times we have no planned price increases. The Copper-line Alpha Power Cable remains at £35.00 for a 1m length (actually £34.26 with the VAT cut) as originally reviewed. Free UK delivery also still applies.

All the best,
Darren

 

[idc]

Russ Andrews have put the prices up on all of their products, not just the likes of Kimber from the US and Firestone from Tiawan.