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Which power cable to upgrade first

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Posted on June 28, 2015 at 09:05:40
boboli
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My audio club is building power cables as a project. Due to limited funds, I can't fill all my needs at once. My ARC preamp (Ref3) and amplifiers (VM220) take 20 amp cords. Which do you suggest I re-cable first? The preamp runs from a power conditioner and the amps go directly to the wall. I did a search, but found nothing.

 

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RE: Which power cable to upgrade first, posted on June 28, 2015 at 11:22:52
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RE: Which power cable to upgrade first, posted on June 28, 2015 at 11:51:04
boboli
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No doubt it will.

 

RE: Which power cable to upgrade first, posted on June 28, 2015 at 14:48:17
beautox
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I'd suggest the power amp, from the experience I've had making dozens of prototypes.

 

RE: Which power cable to upgrade first, posted on June 28, 2015 at 16:46:00
boboli
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Thanks. I am leaning that way.

 

RE: Which power cable to upgrade first, posted on June 28, 2015 at 20:24:32
mkuller
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...CD player first if you have one.

 

RE: Which power cable to upgrade first, posted on June 29, 2015 at 06:06:52
fantja
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CD/DVD/SACD spinner 1st. Then, the ARC.

 

RE: Which power cable to upgrade first, posted on June 30, 2015 at 09:33:44
Joe Appierto
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What raw material were you considering?
Joe

 

RE: Which power cable to upgrade first, posted on July 2, 2015 at 17:49:44
boboli
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We are using OFC6N copper cable with Acrolink connectors. I have already upgraded the cables to my CD player. My amps and preamp take a 20 amp connector, believe it or not, so that is why I was trying to decide between those two. Thanks to everyone who replied.

 

Source, posted on July 14, 2015 at 14:08:29
gkirkos
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Upgrade your source cable first, especially if it's digital.

 

RE: Source, posted on July 14, 2015 at 19:33:38
David Pritchard
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Having been through this question with the newest system, I would upgrade the amplifier first, upgrade fuses of CD player, amp, and preamp and then upgrade the other power cords. Also consider an audio grade wall socket sooner versus latter. Also if it is a group build consider having the several cables cryogenically treated at Cryogenics International, Scottsdale Az.

 

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