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In Reply to: RE: Bang for buck (for DAC) ($75 power cord posted by bjh on February 28, 2014 at 10:51:45
IME, this is the lowest priced bang-for-the buck DIY option within your budget for low-current digital gear, and it's very easy to terminate. I would suggest that you don't select Supra AC connectors for a DIY build, since they are reported to not sound very good (with an especially bloated sounding bottom-end), while the 2.5 LoRad power cable responds very well to better sounding AC connectors, of which the inexpensive Valab AC connectors qualify for, IME:
Supra LoRad 2.5 Bulk Power Cable:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPRA-LoRad-3x2-5-Power-Cable-by-the-meter-bulk-for-DIY-HI-FI-CHOICE-RECOMMENDED-/151222066713
Valab Rhodium Plated Copper AC Power Cord Male Plug:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valab-Rhodium-Plated-Copper-AC-Power-Cord-Male-Plug-/301094103062
Valab Rhodium Plated Copper AC Power Cord Female Plug:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valab-Rhodium-Plated-Copper-AC-Power-Cord-Female-Plug-/281263625173
3/4 in Braided Techflex Expandable Wire Sleeving Loom 10 FEET:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-4-Braided-Techflex-Expandable-Wire-Sleeving-Loom-10-FEET-wiring-harness-f6-/251462501314
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I got 2m and both plugs. I understand that wire is good but I was surprised to see no braided shield, looks like 1 foil only.
Had to pass on the flex because the shipping was > $20 US ???
Anyway I like material stuff, cotton or whatever its made from. Ever see a supply for that stuff?
Thanks again!!
The Duster
Supra LoRad 2.5 Bulk Power Cable
Rhodium on copper! I hope they're solid because that wire is huge. Shoulda got the smaller one! :)
Valab Rhodium Plated Copper AC Power Cord Male Plug
Valab Rhodium Plated Copper AC Power Cord Female Plug
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The diameter of the Supra LoRad 2.5 is not large, and it fits perfectly into the cable entry point (and fits the cable clamp) of the Valab AC connectors just fine (I built one for my HDTV).
The smaller gauge Supra LoRad 1.5 does not have a good reputation for audiophile purposes.
BTW, I suggest you contact that seller of sleeving about the shipping charge to Canada. I'm sure it's a big mistake...
"BTW, I suggest you contact that seller of sleeving about the shipping charge to Canada. I'm sure it's a big mistake..."LOL Oh well they said free shipping so my critical facilities were completely shut down LOL
Hope not ... then $40-50 brokerage fees and taxes ... OMG !!!
I didn't need to be pushed hard, wanted to try Supra for a while. ;)
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Edits: 02/28/14
After a few days of burn-in time, let me know what you think of the low-cost DIY Supra/Valab power cord vs. the stock power cord when placed on your new DAC.
Cheers, Duster
May take a while.
I may start with an additional external metal braided shield, I'm a bit of a shielded cables nut, everything is extensively shielded, speaker cables included!
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I don't recommend that you do that. Supra's literature clearly points out that the name LoRad means LOw RADiation and minimizes both electrical and magnetic fields. The cable features a very tightly twisted geometry for EMI noise suppression/rejection rather than implement a braided shield, while the foil shield addresses RFI and high frequency digital noise. Adding an external braided shield would be overkill and would likely affect the sound in a negative way. If you wish to experiment with an additional device, a Highwire Audio Power Wrap can be used to help mitigate fundamental and harmonic ringing modes resonance.
Ah I see, thanks for the info.
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