expensive power cables

[HansD-NL]

I think that only shielding can bring any benefits.

Only if there is a specific and related problem sure.

 

[Gerry_Tang]

No need to attack people here.

+1
..and i would add "no need to make fun of people" assuming (utter stupidity or pointless sense of superiority?!..) they are wrong

 

[Aquarius]

No one has mentioned that the Vibelink and Ultra Amp have power sockets that doesn’t allow «hifi power cables». They use «Mickey Mouse style» and I have not seen any «hifi-version» with that connector. So case closed

 

[HansD-NL]

No one has mentioned that the Vibelink and Ultra Amp have power sockets that doesn’t allow «hifi power cables». They use «Mickey Mouse style» and I have not seen any «hifi-version» with that connector. So case closed

"and I have not seen any «hifi-version» with that connector" --> Oh but it will appear soon out of nowhere. I'm gambling on Audioquest.

 

[Pragmatist]

No one has mentioned that the Vibelink and Ultra Amp have power sockets that doesn’t allow «hifi power cables». They use «Mickey Mouse style» and I have not seen any «hifi-version» with that connector. So case closed

There is at least a cheap try

 

[canard]

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[EddNog]

No one has mentioned that the Vibelink and Ultra Amp have power sockets that doesn’t allow «hifi power cables». They use «Mickey Mouse style» and I have not seen any «hifi-version» with that connector. So case closed

You haven't shopped AliExpress hard enough.

-Ed

 

[lostinmusic]

I think that only shielding can bring any benefits.

If, by shielding, you mean shielding other equipment from interference caused by the mains cord then the real problem is a fault with the other equipment. If the cord doesn't cause interference then the faulty equipment is still going to pick up interference from all the other wiring in the vicinity including in the walls and floor.

If you mean shielding the mains supply from outside interference, I would ask What could possibly cause it that wouldn't be picked up further back down the line in the rest of house's wiring?

 

[Pragmatist]

You haven't shopped AliExpress hard enough.

-Ed

A sign of decency!

 

[Ronnie D]

Pick your own cable and add this

 

[canard]

c5 mickey..not c7...

 

[dtc]

No one has mentioned that the Vibelink and Ultra Amp have power sockets that doesn’t allow «hifi power cables». They use «Mickey Mouse style» and I have not seen any «hifi-version» with that connector. So case closed

So, it looks like they use a a 2 prong C7 plug, which does not have a separate ground wire. Correct? Why no ground wire?

Correction: Only the Ultra is C7. The Vibelink is C5. So, at least the amp has a ground wire.

 

[Ronnie D]

c5 mickey..not c7...

For the ultra, and I wasn't being serious

 

[HansD-NL]

So, it looks like they use a a 2 prong C7 plug, which does not have a separate ground wire. Correct? Why no ground wire?

Not needed. Double insulated design.

 

[Pragmatist]

So, it looks like they use a a 2 prong C7 plug, which does not have a separate ground wire. Correct? Why no ground wire?

Because people buy it. It is cheap and easy and too less people care about. I remember well the trouble with the first batches of the Amp

 

[HansD-NL]

This is the symbol that refers to a device without safety ground

 

[azoriusmage]

Please lets not have another Snake Oil vs Science thread

Taps the sign

 

[mkp1969]

There's no point in buying fancy power cables unless you're receiving grain fed organic electricity.

 

[TimTim]

I wonder if attaching an audiophile power cord to my kettle will make my tea taste better.

It will only improve the sound of the boiling water. But unless you already treated your room, it’s really not worth the bother.

 

[EddNog]

There's no point in buying fancy power cables unless you're receiving grain fed organic electricity.

You forgot free-range!