MrMacphisto
18-07-2016, 16:26
Hello all, this is my first post.
I have what I consider to be a slightly unconventional mid-range setup, so always looking for advice. I'll upload more info shortly on system specs, but here is a short rundown on my system. It's somewhat (in my opinion) unconventional, and I would describe it as being split into three discrete parts:
Part 1 - Home Office
PC > Arcam stock USB Cable > Arcam irDAC > QED Qunex 75 Reference (Digital) & Chord Crimson + (Analogue) > Canton DM50 Soundbase > Oehlbach NF1 Y Sub 150 > Mordaunt Short Alumni 9 Subwoofer
Part 2 - AV system
PC > Arcam stock USB Cable > Arcam irDAC > Fisual Havana XL > Onkyo TX-SR607 > QED XT400 > Monitor Audio Silver RX
My TV also feeds into this loop.
Part 3 - Turntable Setup
Technics 1210 > Stock Technics 1210 RCA > Nakamichi CA5E-II Pre Amp > Van Damme Pro Grade Classic XKE > Nakamichi PA5-II Power Amp > Gale XL105 (To be upgraded!) > Monitor Audio Soundframe
The question I would like to pose right now is regarding IEC connections.
I have a Nakamichi PA5-II Power Amp and Nakamichi CA5E-II Pre Amp both with captive mains cables, and a Furman Elite 10Ei Power conditioner. In order to connect the Nakamichis to the power conditioner, I plan to remove the captive cables and replace with an IEC outlet. I will also need to make up the connecting cables, as I will require a female IEC connector to attach to the Nakamichis and a male IEC connector to connect to the Furman. Now whilst female IEC connectors are a plentiful at all price ranges, it would appear male IEC connectors are relatively rare.
I am looking for a decent cable and connectors in order to exploit the best from my system (this is only a small part of the system). I plan to use something like a Furutech cable off the reel and Furutech or similar female IEC connectors (I have no problems making these up), the real question I was hoping someone may know the answer to is of a high quality male IEC connector? It seems pointless spending (for example) £60 on the cable, £150 on the female IEC connector only to have to use a £5 male IEC connector.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
I have what I consider to be a slightly unconventional mid-range setup, so always looking for advice. I'll upload more info shortly on system specs, but here is a short rundown on my system. It's somewhat (in my opinion) unconventional, and I would describe it as being split into three discrete parts:
Part 1 - Home Office
PC > Arcam stock USB Cable > Arcam irDAC > QED Qunex 75 Reference (Digital) & Chord Crimson + (Analogue) > Canton DM50 Soundbase > Oehlbach NF1 Y Sub 150 > Mordaunt Short Alumni 9 Subwoofer
Part 2 - AV system
PC > Arcam stock USB Cable > Arcam irDAC > Fisual Havana XL > Onkyo TX-SR607 > QED XT400 > Monitor Audio Silver RX
My TV also feeds into this loop.
Part 3 - Turntable Setup
Technics 1210 > Stock Technics 1210 RCA > Nakamichi CA5E-II Pre Amp > Van Damme Pro Grade Classic XKE > Nakamichi PA5-II Power Amp > Gale XL105 (To be upgraded!) > Monitor Audio Soundframe
The question I would like to pose right now is regarding IEC connections.
I have a Nakamichi PA5-II Power Amp and Nakamichi CA5E-II Pre Amp both with captive mains cables, and a Furman Elite 10Ei Power conditioner. In order to connect the Nakamichis to the power conditioner, I plan to remove the captive cables and replace with an IEC outlet. I will also need to make up the connecting cables, as I will require a female IEC connector to attach to the Nakamichis and a male IEC connector to connect to the Furman. Now whilst female IEC connectors are a plentiful at all price ranges, it would appear male IEC connectors are relatively rare.
I am looking for a decent cable and connectors in order to exploit the best from my system (this is only a small part of the system). I plan to use something like a Furutech cable off the reel and Furutech or similar female IEC connectors (I have no problems making these up), the real question I was hoping someone may know the answer to is of a high quality male IEC connector? It seems pointless spending (for example) £60 on the cable, £150 on the female IEC connector only to have to use a £5 male IEC connector.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!