Audiophile Grade Power Cables, Easy DIY AC Power Cords

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Tharbamar

Tharbamar

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@poipoi300
@poipoi300 4 жыл бұрын
Even his tree is braided
@Kmahomie
@Kmahomie 4 жыл бұрын
helps with root conduction
@EnpuerKT
@EnpuerKT 3 жыл бұрын
HiFi Photosynthesis
@EnpuerKT
@EnpuerKT 3 жыл бұрын
@@omarulises7165 I hope you found what you were looking for.
@Ss-kn6zc
@Ss-kn6zc Жыл бұрын
Ahahahah
@Elbenito84
@Elbenito84 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and taking the time to share your cable builds. I'm auditioning a Mogami W3104 power cable I built tonight as I write this and it's head and shoulders over the Audioquest cable powering my Marantz integrated amp previously. In fact, I'm now all DIY cables on your recommendation. I'm now using Belden 8402 interconnects and Canare 4s11 speaker cables in place of other Audioquest cables and your videos of the Bowers & Wilkins 607 drove me to move to the 606 this summer as well. You'r one of the most down to earth audiophiles on KZbin and you're advice and reviews are some of the best around. Your videos are very much appreciated!
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@briancampbell7712
@briancampbell7712 Жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar Hey Thomas...if my Lg Oled is the source of tidal...what is the proper order... out of tv optical output should I go into a DAC then into my integrated amplifier analog input or main input but that has a jumper for pre out -main in... if I remove jumper I have no sound coming out of the right or left speaker...depending what jumper I pull out...I'm confused...please help me learn...thanks!
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar Жыл бұрын
@@briancampbell7712 Jumper has to stay in place, you just have to connect DAC analog out to regular analog input on amplifier. The jumper is to use separate Pre or Power stage with external pre or power amps.
@briancampbell7712
@briancampbell7712 Жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar thanks so much my friend Thomas😁...I don't think I'll need to use those pre out and main in...since I have an integrated amplifier...Vincent SV-737...is that correct?
@marcoscastro7650
@marcoscastro7650 5 жыл бұрын
I want to thank you for sharing the info , this is invaluable information for those like me that want quality but cannot afford to pay the high prices that rich people do
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
Very welcome.
@christians.8748
@christians.8748 4 жыл бұрын
Watching all your videos regarding diy hifi cables. Considering doing it for my own setup and your videos really help ! thank you
@SarcastSempervirens
@SarcastSempervirens 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing a correctly shielded (shield connected to ground on ONE end) power cable.
@michaelwright1602
@michaelwright1602 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered three Oyaide Black Mamba Sigma V2 direct from Japan. And I have a bunch of that Mogamai wire you mentioned in a box that I was going to use for speaker cable. It will now be repurposed for power cables. I have the Venus II 12th coming, and was impressed that I could hear a sound difference in your video. And when looking to build this same cable, it was about the same price assembled when all was said and done.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@princeliebe
@princeliebe 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, I received all the things and DIY two power cables for my pre amp and amp. Great improvement! Amazing! Thank you, Sir!
@brucekirby2138
@brucekirby2138 2 жыл бұрын
Thank-You for the video. I noticed you connected the copper shield wire to the green ground wire on the male connector side, but on the IEC connector I did not see what you you did with the copper shield wire. Can you explain? Thank-You
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, lifting the shield ground on IEC is for better noise control by draining all the noise to the ground on wall side.
@NimaShayesteh
@NimaShayesteh 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Would appreciate a video on DIY audiophile XLR cables.
@MisterRorschach90
@MisterRorschach90 5 жыл бұрын
I’m making a white one for my computers psu. Beautiful.
@akeelshah7904
@akeelshah7904 3 жыл бұрын
i wanna do this any tips
@Dawid_Wojciech
@Dawid_Wojciech 7 ай бұрын
Hello, I really appreciate you work and I'm watching your films with a lot of curiosity. I'm planning to build Power Cable for my old CD player T+A CD 1200 R using IEC C7 connector suitable only for 2 wires, how do you think does the Mogami W3104 used for this purpose will improve performance of my CD player compared to a stock 1$ cable? Kind regards :)
@SpikeoutBattleStreet
@SpikeoutBattleStreet 5 жыл бұрын
Great! You really use the Mogami 3104 as power cable. Looking forward to the comparison.
@moniqueduchossois1958
@moniqueduchossois1958 4 жыл бұрын
completement bidon
@loum8966
@loum8966 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy all your videos. Could you do a video on a power cord with ground for an amplifier. Thank you, Lou
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын
The White Oyaide Cable is with the ground, I also have shielded power cord video, thanks
@marcusbrown1767
@marcusbrown1767 10 ай бұрын
Looks great, would love this on my vintage heathkit tube amps
@nalindias2601
@nalindias2601 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, your DIY videos are fantastic. those links listed are not working. could you pls let us know the links for cables and connectors ? thanks
@jefnav7460
@jefnav7460 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. But may ask: what if my stereo receiver's power inlet got 2 pins only like IEC C8?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын
You can also build your own without ground connection.
@jefnav7460
@jefnav7460 2 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar but would it defeat the purpose of building this high quality thick shielded cable if there will be no grounding system for my stereo receiver? I thought the ground wire is necessary to cancel any ground loop that cause buzzing or humming.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын
@@jefnav7460 if you don't have ground pin on your component IEC there is no benefit, you can only use it for shield and drain.
@jefnav7460
@jefnav7460 2 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar Ok. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
@BustRadioMyths
@BustRadioMyths 4 жыл бұрын
I've made power cables from 14 AWG solid core wire from the hardware store using similar components. Makes an amazing difference in my power amps and even my PC, when it is the music source.
@HardwareAddiction
@HardwareAddiction 4 жыл бұрын
What "difference" does it make?
@BustRadioMyths
@BustRadioMyths 4 жыл бұрын
@@HardwareAddiction Try it. If you hear no difference, fine. I hear a surprising improvement in every way. End.
@luminousfractal420
@luminousfractal420 Жыл бұрын
@@BustRadioMyths yeah thats why he lost me with mogami for a power cable
@TheEchelon
@TheEchelon Жыл бұрын
@@BustRadioMythsThe difference you “hear” is all in your head buddy. Has nothing to do with your ears being more sensitive or trained lol
@kalmdwn7711
@kalmdwn7711 4 жыл бұрын
Perfect for the electric kettle
@kenwebster5053
@kenwebster5053 4 жыл бұрын
It is important to have a ground wire connected at the power end. This is both for safety and to bleed some EMI to ground. If the amp itself isn't grounded to power, it isn't necessary to connect ground at that end but you may as well do so as that way, the lead can be used with power grounded equipment as well. This just good practice to prevents confusion over grounding. Paul of PS audio says that tightly shielding an amp cable is detrimental to the amp's dynamic performance however, distancing the shield further out from the conductors overcomes this and significantly reduces EMI leakage to surrounding equipment. This means that the amp power lead ends up about an inch thick. I have also come across people who prefer to plat (braid) the active, neutral and ground wires together rather than twist. Note that while the ground wire should be connected at both ends, the shield should be lifted at the amp end and grounded at the power end.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice, ground is not necessary for two pins power cables, not all components are designed to use with ground connection. I also have PS Audio AC-12 & AC-5 power cords and my DIY cables sound better than AC-5 and very close to AC-12 in terms of performance. Mogami base cable in this video is for two pins power cables not to use with ground connection unless they want to lift the ground. Thanks Edit: I made two type of power cables in this video, one is grounded and one is for two pins power cable.
@dougmurray7684
@dougmurray7684 2 жыл бұрын
So on the power side, to the wall, wrap the ground wire to the neutral wire? But on the IEC side, to the equipment, do you simply cut back the ground wire? Would it harm anything if you wrapped the ground wire to the neutral wire on the IEC side?
@privateaccount9535
@privateaccount9535 4 жыл бұрын
So, to understand it correctly, can i use mogami 3104 and just ignore one of these four cables and make a grounded power cable? just one for hot, one for neutral and one for ground?
@shaynakash4222
@shaynakash4222 4 жыл бұрын
live and natural has to be together proferably straight not twisted .but ground should be seperated from the cables .if you put it even near the live or natural its like shooting your on leg .AND NEVER EVER TWIST THE GROUND WIRE .BIG MISTAKE...THE BEST GROUNDING IS FLAT FOILS LIKE COPPER OR SILVER....
@michaelbyrne8860
@michaelbyrne8860 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video and your professional builds! After watching your speacker & RCA wire builds! I now know! I didn't know crap about proper stereo wiring! Just the difference of the sound coming from an old school speaker with 15" woofers compared to a 5.1 or 7.1 with a subwoofer! The later sounds great for movies! But the old school speakers & vinyl you can feel the bass in your balls! Just think how better it'll sound with the proper wiring?? Thanks again for your knowledge!! Sinn Fein Byrne
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Love to hear that, thank you.
@VisciousHippo
@VisciousHippo 4 жыл бұрын
I see the cable for the amp is not shielded. However as this has the highest current flowing through it, do you not want that to be shielded so as not to cause interference with low current interconnects (DAC to amplifier etc). Nice video.
@paulcannon3918
@paulcannon3918 Жыл бұрын
Also. Would you consider the Mogami 3082 to make a 'better' or maybe better to say easier to essemble for a novice, then the Mogamil 3104.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar Жыл бұрын
Have you seen this video? Making The Best Speaker Cable For Money, How To DIY HiFi Cables kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6LbZ4mejNZse5o
@paulcannon3918
@paulcannon3918 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you....sorry, i was meant to ask would the 3082 make for a good power cable. Iv ordered 10 metres to make speaker, jumper & power cable, or I hope too :) Also, I am not sure if you saw my first post, query. Do you know a good UK substitute for the Oyaide Plugs/terminations? 🙏
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar Жыл бұрын
3082 is a little too thin for power cable, I would suggest you to try Virborg plugs.
@paulcannon3918
@paulcannon3918 Жыл бұрын
Does anybody have any recommendations for a UK termination equivalent of the Oyaide products. I have ordered the Black Mamba & Ferrite connectors to make my own. Mr Tharbamar you videos are very genuine, authentic & your DIY vids are truely easy to understand. In fact after watching them, i have also order Mogami 3082 to make my own speaker cable & Jumpers. Iv purcased the Canare 4s11 biwire (made the biggest difference i have ever distinguished from a cable) The Belden 8402 & the Canare L -4E6S. Truely thankyou for your exellent insight & expert advice ✌️ 15:02
@DistroUser
@DistroUser 5 жыл бұрын
Power cords are like tone controls, they can either enhance or detract from the sound...it all depends on the particular components used and where you place your power cable(s). Caution must always be used when mixing or matching various cables! It is also wise to change them in or out incrementally to discern whatever changes. I currently have a power cord on my amplifier and power conditioner, but used nowhere else. A noticeable improvement of dynamics was the biggest change with a darker/silent background. Cheers!
@DistroUser
@DistroUser 2 жыл бұрын
@@edwardbit8225 If I can hear a difference and you cannot, that is your consequence not mine!
@DistroUser
@DistroUser 2 жыл бұрын
If you have a resolving enough system you CAN hear the difference, but for some indiviudauls it may be limited to what you are able to hear or discern. "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - Albert Einstein
@DistroUser
@DistroUser 2 жыл бұрын
@@edwardbit8225 Have you heard of infrared light that may be a good example. There are things that cannot always be measured, but exist non the less.
@DistroUser
@DistroUser 2 жыл бұрын
@@edwardbit8225 I think you may have a problem believing people can hear things you CANNOT...NO FURTHER REPLIES, Peace!
@KingKong-mp6gj
@KingKong-mp6gj Жыл бұрын
Try putting a power cord inside your rear, it will really enhance your listening experience. Don't ask how i know.
@mark_nz
@mark_nz 4 жыл бұрын
The oyaide AC cable has a shield AND a drain wire - to they both connect to the earth at the wall end?
@hdgboy
@hdgboy 4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Nice video. I have an Accuphase C-240 Preamplifier and would like to make a decent quality power cord. It has the old 2 prong socket on the unit. Are there new female plugs that will fit this unit? When I bought the unit it included a very light weight third party power cord and I'm sure it affects the sound quality. Thanks for your anticipated response.
@francomendoza5151
@francomendoza5151 4 жыл бұрын
Learned a lot from your DIY video. Now I'm doing this with speaker cables. What's the size ratio of the sheathing and the speaker cable if the speaker cable is 14mm?
@discostu668
@discostu668 2 жыл бұрын
So am I correct in assuming that when building a power cable for your AVR and/or power amplifier (for example, I have a Marantz SR6014 and Emotiva BasX A3) you'd use the ground-lifted construction? Would there be any harm in using the first, grounded construction for those components?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын
Yes ground lifted cables are to use with components without ground pin.
@dougmurray7684
@dougmurray7684 2 жыл бұрын
Beyond Oyaide and Furutech, what other grounded cable manufacturer can you recommend that has a lower price point.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын
Audiocrast or Monosaudio offer good quality ac power cables.
@arshadabdullah7425
@arshadabdullah7425 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is very valuable information. I’m planning to make all your cables. Can you clarify if W3104 can be used both for speaker cable and power cord as you’ve used?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
Yes you can use W3104, it will work great.
@arshadabdullah7425
@arshadabdullah7425 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Then I can order for speakers and power both from redco. Much easier. 👍🏽
@bclu7343
@bclu7343 3 жыл бұрын
can the power cable 3104 for a tube integrated amp be assembled per your video here, meaning no ground connection on both end ? thanks .
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, if your amplifier doesn’t require ground, thanks
@Grizzly1644
@Grizzly1644 4 жыл бұрын
Is mogami speaker 3401 rated for 240v. Compliance? My recommendation, use Belden 83803, or another compliance’s shielded power lead. So many things are wrong with this tutorial.
@Soulfood68
@Soulfood68 4 жыл бұрын
With 4mm² its capability is close to 3800 watts with 240v and a 16A fuse. So I believe it will do the job gallantly.
@alexanderbelov6892
@alexanderbelov6892 3 жыл бұрын
Such cables usualy have 660V rating. So everything below is OK.
@dougmurray7684
@dougmurray7684 2 жыл бұрын
So on the power side, to the wall, wrap the ground wire to the neutral wire? But on the IEC side, to the equipment, do you simply cut back the ground wire? Would it harm anything if you wrapped the ground wire to the neutral wire on the IEC side?
@bradt.3555
@bradt.3555 3 жыл бұрын
Nice looking but power cables have NO effect on the sound unless you have a cord that is making a bad connection. In most all neighborhoods everything your neighbors have hooked up is connected to your house wiring. The secondary of the power co. trans. feeds multiple houses. The first thing inside audio components is a isolation device, (a transformer) so whats between the wall and the device, as long as it makes a good connection is all for looks. After that cables in the signal chain matter.
@eillemve
@eillemve 4 жыл бұрын
What is the shield thing on the wall side ? Why only one side ? It may be obvious to you but I don't get it.
@psi3845
@psi3845 3 жыл бұрын
All the interference that the shield picks up must go to ground!!! And don't come back to the amplifier or cd player
@cesarin321
@cesarin321 3 жыл бұрын
hello, pardon my ignorance but how do you guys deal with equipment without an IEC inlet ? like my receiver for example, the only way for me to make this happen would be to open up said receiver and solder the power cable.... any ideas ?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын
Best thing for those with permanently attached power cable is isolation transformer, thanks
@cesarin321
@cesarin321 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar ok thank you !!
@cipry27
@cipry27 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar well,you have isolation tranformer in all the audio gear,thats why power cable doesn't need shielding ,just the proper gauge.
@Michiganman08
@Michiganman08 3 жыл бұрын
Why do you use UNSHIELDED wire for power amplifier? I would think the EMF fields are a problem? Very curious.
@qwertmom
@qwertmom 4 жыл бұрын
How do you know if you need a grounded or ungrounded cable? I want to make a power cable for my Sennheiser HDV 820 DAC/AMP but I'm not sure if it needs to be grounded or not.
@zoltans72
@zoltans72 4 жыл бұрын
you can see on the device to which you want to connect the cable if you have 2 connectors or 3. However you can just make a grounded cable and use that on both grounded and non-grounded devices
@spvlinn9009
@spvlinn9009 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice video and thanks. It seems for the real one, you can buy a1.8m black mamba 004 connectors cable product at even cheaper price than diy. It might maintain better resale value with box and receipt. Any idea?
@mikegoddard7354
@mikegoddard7354 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have any suggestions for an even more expensive bulk DIY power cable?
@colin9630
@colin9630 3 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@bikermike
@bikermike 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever looked into upgrading the wall plug circuit to a 20amp from 15 amp with heavier AWG copper to it from the panel?
@tallpaull9367
@tallpaull9367 2 жыл бұрын
If you can, start with running 10 awg wire (10awg 1-40 feet, 8awg 40-60, 6awg 60+), 15A breaker typically fine for most(20A breaker good too), 20A receptacles are better for not much more, 20A receptacles throughout the house is really the way to go. Even better use Hospital grade receptacles for Audio gear.
@SantanKGhey1234
@SantanKGhey1234 3 жыл бұрын
what about the rest of the power wires in my walls from the circuit breaker?
@colin9630
@colin9630 3 жыл бұрын
LMAO!
@ecstasy5317
@ecstasy5317 3 жыл бұрын
Better yet what about the cable coming from the transformer outside supplied by the electric provider? I don't think I can talk them into installing a cable from Audioquest or PS Audio lol. 👍
@richardcarden4161
@richardcarden4161 4 жыл бұрын
Wire geometry is a big factor in reducing capacitance and induction.
@artncraft2889
@artncraft2889 Жыл бұрын
Sir i from india sir this power cable used any av reciver and subwoofer or only used for hi end avr . My systm marantz nr1609 hello sir please reply
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar Жыл бұрын
Good power cable is optional not 100% necessary, thanks
@arshadabdullah7425
@arshadabdullah7425 5 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure if my 300B tube amps are grounded, so can I just ground the Mogami on both ends?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
Yes if you need it you can add it, I stated in the video, thanks
@centinel6505
@centinel6505 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Tharbamar, I just finished my power cable and I am very happy because it really made a very nice improvement in the midrange and mid bass frequencies: more open and precise. According to your experience, is it worth to change the power cord of the source (cd and network players) also? I hope it’s worth, because the look very cool :D . Thanks
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын
Great 👍🏼 Sometimes they do make significantly different by changing the cables, Thanks
@MrsZambezi
@MrsZambezi 4 жыл бұрын
You are imagining it.
@centinel6505
@centinel6505 4 жыл бұрын
Very illustrative, thank you! Do you recommend mogami 3103 for a power cable? The connectors I am interested in handle up to 10 gauge
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын
Yes It should work well as 3104, thanks
@webberron
@webberron 4 жыл бұрын
You need to think as if your Insurance Agent were in the room. Can Speaker Cable be substituted for Power Cable and covered under your Home Insurance Policy? No! No! No! When your home burns down because you are trying to save a couple of dollars think about my post. Buy Power Cable from a trusted source. Like Sonic Craft.
@mtsteinjr
@mtsteinjr 4 жыл бұрын
I have a Marantz SR8015 and would like to build power cables do you have any suggestion on the parts and/or build thanks
@fastfh
@fastfh 4 жыл бұрын
Again, very useful and this will save me from the most common audio snake oil. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Can I use Mogami W3104 to make a power cord with ground? If so, which wire (s) would you use for ground and which one(s) for Live vs Neutral wire(s)? Many thanks.
@endofword2012
@endofword2012 4 жыл бұрын
On the female plug...you don't use the shield + Ground (Only ground) ?
@ericbullock9055
@ericbullock9055 4 жыл бұрын
I have this same question. On the IEC end you just leave the shield unconnected?
@kurb1980
@kurb1980 4 жыл бұрын
It’s called a drain wire usually only on the one side which is plugging into the wall. This effectively gets the noise out of the component injects the noise back into the mains.
@dustinortegon
@dustinortegon Жыл бұрын
My Macintosh MA6300 has a factory 3 pin cable. Can I use the Mogami style cable?
@dailetx
@dailetx 4 жыл бұрын
Does the model # of the Oyaide plugs determine what gauge wire can be used. I bought p79/c79 using 10 gauge wire have a tough time inserting wire.
@briancampbell7712
@briancampbell7712 Жыл бұрын
What brand power cable can I buy that is not so expensive and a very good quality?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar Жыл бұрын
Oyaide, Pangea, iFi would be good choices.
@briancampbell7712
@briancampbell7712 Жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar thanks👍🏼
@lloll69
@lloll69 4 жыл бұрын
Good share..It's cheaper to buy factory terminated.. Oyaide and acrolink is both value for money. Also.. The shield foil should be connected at plug end only..there is a huge difference. Don't buy fake or china its very simbilant and lightweight in sound..if going cheap just get hubbell
@thecanadiandavid600
@thecanadiandavid600 2 жыл бұрын
Do high quality power bars have similar effects on audio and video equipment?
@bernard8029
@bernard8029 4 жыл бұрын
How do I know if my component requires a grounded or ungrounded power cable?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын
if you have 3 pins in the back of component power input you need grounded AC power cord.
@levijessegonzalez3629
@levijessegonzalez3629 3 жыл бұрын
Would using Electrical House Solid Core Wire (non shielded), be better than stock power cables? What gauge would be ideal?
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 5 жыл бұрын
Great job ! And I agree a lot of cables are over priced most companys are just a middle man that buys cables from china ! But Being an electrian for 8 years and now a Maintenance man of Montaplast of north America for the last 8 years I can tell ya a dedicated circuit 30-amp from your breaker panel to you electrical Wall receptacle (Ps-audio) will produce the best results for you even better than bigger power cables But once you do both ohh myyy!!
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
Will it still benefit from having dedicated circuit because I have my own transformer for my house?
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 5 жыл бұрын
Tharbamar yes because your running several receptacles (Power plugs )off of one dedicated 20-30 amp breaker Electrians can use up to 8 receptacles by US code is with in regulation ,so other words your pulling power for many things on one dedicated circuit, ok when you had your big Parasound setup did you ever notice when you had the volume up and the dynamics in a song would get loud did you see any of your lights flicker or dim ? Even if you didn't your still starving and robbing your amps full potential by not having a dedicated circuit for just 1 or 2 receptacles , Me and OCD HI-Fi guy had a long discussion on this topic Go dedicated circuit ! (Basically in a house one power wire from your Breaker box hooked to a 20-amp breaker runs out with one power wire that is daisy chain to lots of wall power inlets which adds interference and robs power to our big power amps if you just use 1 or 2 receptacles on a 20-30 amp breaker you'll have better cleaner power and less interference , some people use power conditioners which may help a lil but a dedicated circuit is the way to go , this is how I did my set up I had to with my monster power hungry Integra Amp my lights were flickering to the beat of my music lol Hope this help I tried to simplify Sorry for the book I wrote
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
I never had anything like flickering lights or dimming effects, never had unusual behavior with Parasound set up but lights dim a little when I turn my Denon Amp on, that’s about it. Thanks I will keep that in mind for next House.
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120
@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120 5 жыл бұрын
Tharbamar appreciate all your input on audio reviewing ,your doing a great job , ohh you just have dining on start up with your lights ? Compasitors charging up!! Lol
@georgedomse
@georgedomse 2 жыл бұрын
"Make sure your polarity is correct otherwise you may have big problems" - as long as you don't confuse earth with live, you won't. Neztral and live are the same for an AC system. (Mind you, I'm not saying it doesn't matter if you plug in your cord correctly, which affects sound quality - but for the same reason mixing up live with neutral won't harm your system).
@brunorivademar5356
@brunorivademar5356 4 жыл бұрын
So what's the difference with grounded and shielded vs not grounded and shielded?
@fishballrox
@fishballrox 3 жыл бұрын
do i really need to have the sleeving on? will it affect the sound?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 3 жыл бұрын
No, just for extra protection.
@fishballrox
@fishballrox 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar ok thanks! Going to try making with 4 core cables
@lamjos
@lamjos 3 жыл бұрын
are you using the real oyaide for 100-125V or 220-250V? their spec says P-004 for 125V, only P-004e for 250V. thank you
@kenpendergrass6400
@kenpendergrass6400 4 жыл бұрын
I’m enjoying your cable videos, thank you. I’m interested in bare wire speaker cables. Can you recommend wire for bare wire?
@kenpendergrass6400
@kenpendergrass6400 3 жыл бұрын
@Jingle Nuts No I set no price limits, just asker the OP a question which was ignored
@legrandmaitre7112
@legrandmaitre7112 4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever upload the follow-up video? I also have a Marantz SACD player.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I will, I’m working on it, thanks
@WorldView22
@WorldView22 2 жыл бұрын
Do you only join the shield to the ground wire on the male end only? Why?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын
Otherwise not point of shielding.
@sega.maniac
@sega.maniac 4 жыл бұрын
Great cables ! But they would of been better with ferrite filter on both sides of each wire 👍👍👍 Cleaner electricity for your equipment )
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice but It will not give me better sound because I do not have problems with noise interference and it will only benefit to components with poor power supplies I have my own whole house power transformer that I get cleaner power supply than the most.thanks
@sega.maniac
@sega.maniac 4 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar Nice ! 👍
@BruceNitroxpro
@BruceNitroxpro 5 жыл бұрын
Any competent electrical engineer knows that the proper power connection is not just an electrical interference problem from the power cord... it is from the line to the home, also. The modern use of line conditioning is a very technical problem to solve... but not usually for a sound system, unless there is a huge power requirement. A laboratory could use a complete power source treatment, yet a home audio system would triple the typical cost of the system to implement. A true isolation transformer (ground lead from output is open) fed from a Tripplite power strip, and an output over voltage circuit on the of the isolation transformer would do. That would work on a low power installation if the isolation transformer is rated at least twice the power rating of the load.
@behemothinferno
@behemothinferno 5 жыл бұрын
I would of tinned the wire ends before inserting them and tightening them down as copper oxidizes and increases resistance. Also, you don't risk crushing fine stranded wire that way.
@keithmusilli7692
@keithmusilli7692 4 жыл бұрын
The plugs look great. Thing is, I get it with interconnects and speakers but don't tells us you need this or u will have problems. This is nothing, unless you have your entire house wired with this instead of the 12 or 14/2 wire windings through your entire house before it reaches your outlets. Looks good though.
@jeebsy718
@jeebsy718 4 жыл бұрын
for the first type with the shielding on the wall side, do you just trim that off at the iec side?
@harpalchauhan428
@harpalchauhan428 4 жыл бұрын
Yes you only connect earth on the plug side and cut it back on the IEC end
@thzrealist
@thzrealist 4 жыл бұрын
In the end of video, you got an industrial welding machine power cord.
@petermartin9494
@petermartin9494 3 жыл бұрын
There is no "correct" polarity for AC power since the polarity changes many times per second. There is on the other hand correct polarity for DC power and damage will occur if that is not observed. If you don't believe this, look at the way European shuko power plugs are made. You can plug then in any way you like.
@telelaci2
@telelaci2 3 жыл бұрын
American and European systems are different. You can plug the Europen plug in any direction, Live and Neutral have no meaning. But it's not true in American systems, you have to follow the L and N marks precisely in America. And this is not voltage polarity at all, but name of the wires. The voltage/current is alternating thats why AC.
@bradt.3555
@bradt.3555 3 жыл бұрын
In the US the white wire is the neutral and the colored is hot, green is ground, the neutral is a GROUNDED conductor, The green is a GROUND conductor. The white carries current but is grounded at the panel, The green doesn't carry current unless there is a short. That's trying to explain it simply, best to leave electrical to a qualified electrician, there is a reason we have a 5 year apprentiship.
@jeffhigh2
@jeffhigh2 4 жыл бұрын
A 3 prong wall to 3 hole IEC should NEVER be constructed without a ground wire. If it ends up used on a device that requires grounding of the chassis you have a safety problem. and there is no sign externally that the ground is missing. Unless the device has only a 2 prong IEC socket, use a grounded cable
@portwill
@portwill 3 жыл бұрын
Always use grounded cable.
@VegasVaron
@VegasVaron Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the interesting video. However I’m not plugging anything electrical that hasn’t been UL tested, especially if it was manufactured in China.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar Жыл бұрын
Please Do research on Oyaide and Mogami cables.
@steveostiguy9519
@steveostiguy9519 Жыл бұрын
2 wires for live and 2 wires for neutral and no ground hookup? is that safe or legal?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar Жыл бұрын
Yes 100%, many equipment come with same design.
@post-man23
@post-man23 2 жыл бұрын
Do those cables really make a difference sonically?
@antonio.x22
@antonio.x22 2 жыл бұрын
what do you think? the energy arrives to the converter AC/DC, once inside the converter the device does not care and doesn't worry if the cable was _audiophile grade_ or brand Condumex Inc.
@delvalle9256
@delvalle9256 5 жыл бұрын
@Tharbamar Can the Mogami 3401 be used for the grounded build? What is the difference between the two wires in your testing
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
Yes you can add dedicated ground wire lope around W3104 from end to end counter lope from twisted main conductors and put on the nylon jacket over it to use it as grounded AC cord.
@SpikeoutBattleStreet
@SpikeoutBattleStreet 5 жыл бұрын
Mogami also has 6 cores cable 2919 and 8 cores 2941, but 3104 is the most common cable.
@SanBuijs-rx3ly
@SanBuijs-rx3ly 9 ай бұрын
You could also have used ferrules for firmer contact!
@denman2126
@denman2126 4 жыл бұрын
How do you plug them into anything? You wouldn't be able to plug in other components.
@antonio.x22
@antonio.x22 2 жыл бұрын
I will install _audiophile lights_ in my room, the photons and the preassure of atmosphere in Mexico City 7200 ft, the air molecules impulsed with sound waves make the sound increase the modulation of frequencies once the speakers cone and suspension are in contact with the temperature and room light.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 2 жыл бұрын
Very admirable 👍 👍
@silentserge89
@silentserge89 5 жыл бұрын
Need your help on setting up karaoke system...what system should I begin wtih? XD
@4thewin759
@4thewin759 5 жыл бұрын
Waiting on the comparison!! Can’t wait!! Well done. +subscribe
@koni_island
@koni_island 3 жыл бұрын
Would it be a good idea making a power cable from canare 4s11?
@rainman3269
@rainman3269 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome ... Thanks for the video ... 😎
@jahearnca1
@jahearnca1 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Tharbamar. Very nice video! One question relates to the plugs: why did you choose the Oyaide knock-offs when you could have gone with something like HiFiKing CC-18 & PU-18 sold at the same price on Amazon?
@jahearnca1
@jahearnca1 5 жыл бұрын
or even these which are also knock-offs sold from same dealer in US: Oyaide P-037
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
whizzbang because I preferred Oyaide design, thanks
@jahearnca1
@jahearnca1 5 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar Good reason;-) So you like the P-029 better than the P-037?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
whizzbang No particular reason, I only choose base on the same design of genuine Oyaide plugs I already have.
@rockfidelity8229
@rockfidelity8229 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know any 2 prong audiophile quality cables?
@blakenewton2781
@blakenewton2781 5 жыл бұрын
The shielding looks automotive. I've seen it on wiring under the hood so an Auto Value or parts store should have it. As well a trip to a pick and pull should give you as much as you want
@jamesmoore3484
@jamesmoore3484 4 жыл бұрын
Which style cable goes on which components? For example Marantz receiver and power amps?
@jamesmoore3484
@jamesmoore3484 4 жыл бұрын
?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын
I thought I said it in this video, you have to use base on what you need and sound that you like, usually I use the best one amps.
@jamesmoore3484
@jamesmoore3484 4 жыл бұрын
So it doesn't matter to what the device needs? It's based on which will be better sound and quality?
@jamesmoore3484
@jamesmoore3484 4 жыл бұрын
And to be clear the Oyaide black mamba is the supior wire?
@lalit9012
@lalit9012 5 жыл бұрын
How good are the mogami as power cable for power amp?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
I like it better than PS Audio AC12 or AC5.
@lalit9012
@lalit9012 5 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar oh wow thanks for reply i will surely try them.
@jm8080ful
@jm8080ful 5 жыл бұрын
Will this type of plug work for computers? I have a PC that I use for audio I think this might help a bit for noise.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
The white cable is more suited for your need.
@endofword2012
@endofword2012 4 жыл бұрын
Depend if you using USB? in that case you need a USB isolator like this:(iFi iPurifier3 USB Audio and Data Signal Filter) otherwise you have noise like me.
@myplaguesify
@myplaguesify 4 жыл бұрын
how long are these cables?
@ebaysnipa
@ebaysnipa 5 жыл бұрын
Anybody know a seller that sells a similar quality already made cable on eBay or Amazon? You can find them for like 20 bucks on eBay thanks anyway for the tutorial
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
You can buy Oyaide Black Mamba for around $2-300 but you’ll not find 6AWG Power Cable with Neglex Copper for sure.
@listeningto8371
@listeningto8371 3 жыл бұрын
102.3 % conductivity. More power out than in ?
@shaftoflight3497
@shaftoflight3497 3 жыл бұрын
with less power consumption! ... even more - after warming up, - the electricity meter starts spinning in the opposite direction ...
@paulmclean1268
@paulmclean1268 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks for this...
@ngpinghong4303
@ngpinghong4303 4 жыл бұрын
i would like make an enquirey do you make and sell the oyaide power cable ?
@dc99yt
@dc99yt 4 жыл бұрын
Power cord is only part of the equation, you will also need to upgrade the wall sockets and mains cable between the sockets and circuit breaker.
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I even have my own transformer for whole house.
@tertia0011
@tertia0011 3 жыл бұрын
@@Tharbamar Next upgrade: install your own diesel electrical power generator. It's the only means of ensuring the quality & continuity of generated power. In Australia MITSUBISHI Powered 5kVA Diesel Generator 240V is decent, quiet, single phase retailing for around $6,500. I highly recommend dedicated power generator for high end HiFi audio system.
@hubert-williams3379
@hubert-williams3379 4 жыл бұрын
Can You provide a link for the supplies?
@Hondaguru1122
@Hondaguru1122 4 жыл бұрын
Hubert -Williams Read.
@legrandmaitre7112
@legrandmaitre7112 4 жыл бұрын
That's a very interesting vid Tharby.
@gaiuskabigting8996
@gaiuskabigting8996 5 жыл бұрын
Hi! Do you order your wires pre-cut or you cut them yourself?
@Tharbamar
@Tharbamar 5 жыл бұрын
I cut them my self.
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