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In Reply to: RE: Power Cable for Plasma TV posted by edschleicher@cox.net on June 12, 2014 at 03:18:04
Take a look at the Oyaide PA-23ZX. Comes in 1.3, 1.8 and 3.0 meter configurations.
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Image: Oyaide PA-23 ZX power cord molded IEC connector.
Good call, Sondek. The Oyaide PA-23 ZX was the first option on my premium power cord list to recommend for use with a plasma TV. I vaguely recall a good report about the PA-23 ZX for that particular application, and I built some DIY power cords with the bulk length Oyaide PA-23 cable terminated with Oyaide 079 AC connectors, one of which I use for the DAC in my computer system. The molded IEC connector of the Oyaide PA-23 ZX looks to have the same dimensions as a Schurter 4781.0100 IEC connector, which would be a good choice for other power cord options. Perhaps the OP will confirm whether or not the dimensions of the Schurter 4781.0100 IEC connector will fit his Samsung plasma TV, which might thus confirm possible use of a Oyaide PA-23 ZX power cord for his needs.
Best price found for 1.8m Oyaide PA-23 ZX power cord (see link below):
I will let you know myself. Ordered one out of Japan today. This past December I decided to indulge one of my long time wants. I bought a Pio Pro-141FD. I'd been living with a 50" Pio Elite since 2008 and had secretly wanted a 60" from day-one, but just could not swing that kind of jack for a 60" let alone one of the Elite Signature models. Then Pio went out of the plasma biz in 2010, and then Panny, I figured if I wanted one I'd better hunt one down and buy before they went completely extinct. Anyway, the 2" depth of the new panel sounded really cool until I tried to connect my homebrew cord to it. I'd been using some CryoMax III and C/P 079 connectors on the old 50", but no way with this new panel. The diameter of the barrel of the C-079 does not allow the connector to line up right to the inlet on the back of the panel. I had completely forgotten that Oyaide made the PA-22/23 PC's until this thread reminded me of them. Glad I stopped by today.
Really surprised when the postman rang this morning. Seven days from order to delivery from Japan! A good deal quicker than I expected it. The fit is perfect and although I have not taken measurements, I'm pretty certain the dimensions are the same as those for the Schurter plug. Way too early to give any impressions of effect on video performance.
Image: Oyaide 4781 IEC Connectors
I look forward to your report. BTW, Oyaide sells a tweaked Schurter 4781.0100 IEC connector shell featuring upgraded gold (model 4781 PBG) or silver/rhodium (model 4781 BSR) plated phosphor bronze contacts.
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Well, I was not expecting to see the kind of difference that I saw. This Pio plasma has always excelled in presenting a 3d like picture. That 3d like presentation took a further step forward with the Oyaide PC. Color saturation also is subtly better and even more lifelike than before. There is another noticeable change that I am at a loss to explain. This panel will sometimes emit a high frequency buzz. It seems to happen more often than not with local broadcasts such as the evening news, where banners or other picture elements are overlaid on the top of the rest of the picture. It is not an audio buzz, it comes from the panel itself. Never is it loud enough to be a problem or interfere with enjoyment, but perceptible. That buzz has now been rendered very much less perceptible. As to be almost imperceptible. This was not something I would ever have associated to the PC. The stock PC that came with it from Pio is just garden variety PC with a ferrite on the panel end. The Oyaide, of course does not have a ferrite. The Oya plugs into my old PurePower 1050 regenerator, and the socket it plugs into in the PP is one of the purple Oyaide sockets (can't remember which model number that is). The PP 1050 is connected to another purple socket at the wall with Oyaide terminated CryoMax III wire. I am a huge Oyaide fan in case you hadn't guessed that yet. So, I am now wondering is it the removal of the ferrite, the insertion of better wire and connectors, or magic? Either way, I can say that thus far I am very pleased with the results of my purchase. $140 plus $16 S&H, it is also quite the bargain IMHO.
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