Mains cables-myth or fact?

**Covenant** · 24-05-2011, 19:02

If there is one hifi issue I treat with suspicion its the thorny question of aftermarket power cables but my Croft amp came with a manky old cable that is begging to be put in the bin.

Now my house is new-ish and the wiring seems ok, no RF issues. Is there any point in replacing it and whats good out there?

**Reid Malenfant** · 24-05-2011, 19:09

Our very own Mark Grant & his DSP 2.5

My whole rack is wired with that & DSP 1.0 for stuff that has a figure of 8 connector such as my BD player & SVHS video.

Great stuff imho

**John** · 24-05-2011, 19:21

Can you borrow ine from a friend and try out and see if it works for you

**Covenant** · 24-05-2011, 19:27

Originally Posted by John

Can you borrow ine from a friend and try out and see if it works for you

I suppose I could John but I would like to hear some comments from people who have had a life changing experience from replacing their mains cables!

**Rare Bird** · 24-05-2011, 19:39

Originally Posted by Covenant

I suppose I could John but I would like to hear some comments from people who have had a life changing experience from replacing their mains cables!

never had a life changing experience.. As long as it has a braided sheild/foil /drain wire i'm pretty happy with that..

**Tim** · 24-05-2011, 19:43

Originally Posted by Covenant

I suppose I could John but I would like to hear some comments from people who have had a life changing experience from replacing their mains cables!

I use Chord Company PowerChords and whilst I wouldn't describe the change as 'life changing', it certainly improved my system, especially the amplifier. I think you should be able to buy some from Mark Grant or Mains Cables R Us and if you are not happy, send them back? I'm pretty sure Mark does this, not sure about MCRU, but you can PM them to double check their terms of sale?

I certainly think it's worthwhile and wouldn't use an ordinary cable on an amplifier any-more, but ultimately it's something you really need to investigate yourself.

**John** · 24-05-2011, 19:43

I use them and like them But mains cable talk is something that divides people so u have to find out for yourself as so many views on this subject

**magiccarpetride** · 24-05-2011, 19:45

Originally Posted by Covenant

I suppose I could John but I would like to hear some comments from people who have had a life changing experience from replacing their mains cables!

I'm using Nordost Magus for my power amp, the improvements are subtle but worth it. Most noticeably in the area of dynamics, louder passages now really appear much louder.

But if the music you like to listen to is not dynamic, then maybe it's not worth the expense.

**Reid Malenfant** · 24-05-2011, 19:50

I'd have thought there were two views John

They make no difference or they do

There definately is some basis for upping the conductor area of the cable simply because it'll get you a lower impedance mains supply which can only be a good thing with a power amplifier. As Andr'e mentioned screening & a drain wire to connect to earth just ad icing to the cake imo

**Thing Fish** · 24-05-2011, 19:52

Is it not possible to buy good quality mains cable/connectors and assemble your own power cables?

MK can't manafacture all the plugs out there? There must be hospital grade manafactures.

I will do some investagating and report back.

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