Shielded blu-ray cable?

[admin_exported]

Can you buy better quality mains cables for blu-ray players or set top boxes ect. cant seem to find them for sale? Figure 8 connection i think they are called.

 

[Tear Drop]

Ebay would be a good place to look since most of the larger cable manufacturers don't bother with fig 8 mains cables these days. If you want to use any mains cable you want, then you can actually buy fig 8 to IEC adaptors.

 

[Tear Drop]

This appears to be a decent example of a fig 8 cable, sensibly priced http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/24K-GOLD-Fig-8-mains-power-cable-Gold-MK-Duraplug-1m_W0QQitemZ200265631711QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item200265631711&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

 

[Anonymous]

There are some 'Merlin fig 8 mains cables' on ebay so check them out. that is what i would go for, or like mentioned before go for an 'iec' one and get a fig 8 iec adaptor then you could use the cable again for any newer upgrades in the future.

 

[kena]

Russ Andrews have just introduced a Powerkord 8 , £59 for 1 metre , out of stock at momets but will be despathced within 2 weeks. I'm waiting for my first to turn up. Hate those Fuigure 8 to IEC adaptors.

 

[Dave_]

Yeah agree those figure 8 to iec adaptors are of very poor design, you'd be far better off getting a proper fig 8 cable.

 

[Anonymous]

Are the merlin ones any good?

 

[Anonymous]

bought a few direct from merlin, very happy from the performance.

 

[aliEnRIK]

I bought a solid silver custom built twisted figure 8 off ebay for about 35 quid which made quite a difference to my virgin box.

 

[Anonymous]

I take it if you replace the supplied lead with a nice new one the warranty is then void!

 

[professorhat]

eremis6:I take it if you replace the supplied lead with a nice new one the warranty is then void!

I'm guessing you're joking because of the ! at the end, but just in case, no, it's not

 

[pioneer7]

These are excellent cables, not well known but do make a difference in PQ and sound, well made and good qaulity

http://elucidate-cables.co.uk/EPICFig8Large.html

 

[clearer_audio]

Tear Drop:Ebay would be a good place to look since most of the larger cable manufacturers don't bother with fig 8 mains cables these days. If you want to use any mains cable you want, then you can actually buy fig 8 to IEC adaptors.

Hello everyone,

A standard Figure 8 connector is restrictive by its design and safety approvals. We cannot terminate with this connector since our cables are too large in diameter (both in terms of outer cable diameter and conductor diameter) and to do so would invalidate the safety approvals. We therefore offer a high quality IEC to Figure 8 Adaptor which works exceptionally well.

If you do purchase a power cable with a Figure 8 connector just ensure that it is terminated in accordance with its manufacturers guidelines and safety approvals.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Darren

 

[kena]

RA has recentlty added a 8 to his portfolio , anything that bypassess the iec to 8 converter must be an improvement

 

[pioneer7]

If you want a well known make/brand then Clearer-Audio would be my choice, they have had good feedback on this forum, and there products are of the highest Qaulity, a freind of mine uses these adapters for Figure of-8 and woks very well.Here is a link, i do not have this make in my set up but can say they are a very good product. http://www.cleareraudio.com/onlinestore/Accessories.html

 

[clearer_audio]

kena:
RA has recentlty added a 8 to his portfolio , anything that bypassess the iec to 8 converter must be an improvement

Hello Kena,

Components that use the Figure 8 connection draw a very low current and since the IEC to Figure 8 Adaptor is of such low inductance it will not affect performance. In fact there are advantages to using the adaptor namely that a good quality IEC plug will allow a higher specification cable to be used since you are not limited by the restrictions of the Figure 8 connector.

As always if unsure it is always best to try different solutions to see what you think.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Darren

 

[VoodooDoctor]

Mark Grant Cables (Google them!) do a figure of eight connector cable for £35 (1 metre). I have one on the Sky HD box.

 

[Anonymous]

I can vouch for the clearer audio cables, i use the copper alpha mains cables for all my kit including my sky hd box with the fig 8 adapter.

I find these cables amazing and a real difference can be seen and heard throughout the kit!

Darren at Clearer Audio is a spot on chap and has helped me in getting my cables to the size and spec that i needed, i would highly recomened these cables to all!

 

[kena]

I have Clearer Audio HDMI's and am happy with them , Just feel that If an 8 to IEC adaptor can be avoided it surely is an improvement. I think the adaptor when used witha quality mains lead causes unnecessary strain on the connection point. I would assume also if RA has only just brought out a 8 cable he has presumably addressed the potential issues Darren mentions.

 

[RobGardner]

I have a basic Merlin figure 8 connector on my DVD player and there is a noticable all round improvement in output quality. The picture is sharper, the colours are denser, the sound is clearer. Its also worth upgrading the mains cable on your screen at the same time to get the full benefit. I have gone as far as upgrading the mains lead on my computer monitor with excellent results.

 

[pioneer7]

Blimey i feel some commision coming on from clearer-audio, you can not beat recomendation though and there products are WHFSAV award winners.

 

[Anonymous]

I bought the mains cables because of the whfi reviews and awards,

Praise where praise is due! the cables for the price are a steel! can't recomened them enough!

keep up the good work clearer audio.

 

[kena]

The point is Clearer don't do a fig 8 lead only the adaptor and going by the pic. its appears to be the same adaptor that RA sells (So both possibly buy it it in from some dare I be cynical a foreign supplier)