Stereo - Let's talk about high end power cable for Stereo!

My experience with power cable.

[latheofheaven]

Absolutely lovely presentation. You couldn't possibly be more honest... or more helpful. Thank you!!!

[vcp]

For $3K, the difference should be so obvious that it knocks you out of your chair.

[papapatriot]

Thank you so much for your honesty! I agree with you if you can't hear any improvement in five minutes then it's not worth the investment.

[_Sam]

What seems to make a significant difference is the move from the standard $1 hardware store power cable to an "audiophile" power cable, and that doesn't have to be expensive. Every step further yields less and less.

[chibonics]

If I paid 3k for a power cord, I most definitely will chant myself to think there's a 3k improvement. With that said, I DIY my own power cord with quality parts. It's jewelry and I know I'm getting what I paid for. This way, I sleep better at night. Thank you for another honest and positive video.

[harryt]

A very helpful video Thomas !
Thank you for posting

[martinsapsitis]

Very much appreciate your integrity Thomas.

[gullrockgeorge]

To me it's always about making sensible "matching" decisions. I've tried power cable upgrades with my modest $2k amp and heard no difference. The thing is, if I'm going to spend $3k on a power cable, maybe I'd be better off with a $5k amp instead. If you have the motivation and resources to spend say $30k on an amp, then it might make sense to splurge on a significant power cable upgrade.

Similarly when a salesperson tried to sell me on the idea of spend over a grand on speaker cable instead of the modestly priced Kimbers I was already using, I mentioned that maybe I'd be better off spending that money on the next step up in the Vandersteen line-up. I was pretty sure I'd hear a difference making that move, not sure sure about the speaker cables.

[JCLADOG]

Thank you for the honest and objective review. It's appreciated and will likely save me money down the road.

[crodoc]

The best comment about power cables I've seen. Kudos!
Same as you I use entry leverl cables (Oehlbach 1.5mm2, cca. 25€). I use them not because of imaginary sound improvement, but becaue they are very flexible, they provide firm connection with gear (plug design) and stable/constant current flow.
And that's it.

[tee-jaythestereo-bargainph]

You do an awesome job Thomas thanks a lot for the videos and time you put into it, the more communication the better we are informed

[HardyBunster]

A very philosophical explanation. Very wise. 👍

[spingarn]

Love these videos and Thomas' honesty and opinions. Subscribed.

[rothschildianum]

"If I spent $3K, I want to be able hear the obvious improvement" -- I agree 100%, I'd better hear something clear right away. $3K is a lot of money and not worth it if I have to listen carefully to hear the difference. It is a great video! When I bought my amplifier, I did the same. The dealer did a comparison between the amplifier that I was planning to buy and the better one (same brand) which cost 2 times than the one that I was going to buy. I could not even hear any difference. I was pretty good in constraining myself from spending money on unnecessary thing.

[scratchy]

My friend installs high end systems in rich people’s houses. He says they push expensive high end cables to increase commissions but he and the other techs laugh about the absurdity of the high end power cords they sell. I wonder how many people are running multiple amps on a 15 amp circuit with 14 gauge wire running through the walls. I have 8 monoblock amps and a 5-channel amp. Along with an htpc, file server, preamp, 2 subs, and a projector. I supply it all with 2 each 20 amp circuits with 10 gauge wire and 5 each 15 amp circuits with 12 gauge wire. Get your house in order instead of wasting money on a 3ft power cord.

[herrtrigger]

It's well established that any type of cables over $100 really are directional. That money only travels from your pocket into theirs, not the other way.

[RomiPetrut]

A great review about power cables!
My respect, Thomas

[tee-jaythestereo-bargainph]

Hey Thomas huge fan of your channel and Sean's and zeaos and of course Steve G, I just bought the audioquest NRG-Y3 3 pole power cable(130.00 bucks) for my Pioneer elite Hi-res class A/B receiver 85watts rms it's a 799.00 U.S. amp now you can get for 600.00 so no super high end but I'm about to do my review on the audioquest power cable I call myself the stereo bargin file, I've been a stereo-phile since 1989 I'm also a electrian and maintenance man at a local factory, My only problem is the fuse inside your amp is very small and unless you change that also I don't see how it's better power unless the damping of the the material on power cord shields less interference, about to give my honest opion on my system and on my ears all audioquest inner connects and speaker wire, which they all made a huge difference so far we will see -soon

[robertschumacher]

Acoustic treatment is the only measure which makes a huge differents in sound quality. The rest is the top 1 percent.
A good speaker implied.

[bjarnvik]

Actually quite easy to resolve all audio questions. Stop reading and start listening! Like it? Buy it!!! Regardless if it is amps, speakers, cables or others.