boomer9911 Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 As a mini lab user, just curious if anyone is using the new xStream power cords, and if so, what are your thoughts? Or if anyone else has some other input on power cords they are using with their components feel free to add. thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 The bass is fuller,deeper,richer and tighter.Midrange regains its right place and new found clarity is center stage.The upper freq. are more natural and bloom like coca plants. LOL I tried a Stereophile type description. The gains are so vast you almost dont notice them,then later you ask yourself WHY IN THE BLUE HELL did I waste more money. Because you need audiophile status,I too fell for it. I have almost 10 grand worth of cables,interconects and audiophile rope. Next stop magic stones to stone the wallet and hyper bass beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 dude, you gotta check out mpingo disks http://www.shunmook.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAKO Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 A sucker is born every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted August 23, 2003 Author Share Posted August 23, 2003 server stall double post, must be those thin cables....HA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted August 23, 2003 Author Share Posted August 23, 2003 Say what you must kids, but I can assure you that for the "factory" power cable that came with the unit(s)there is a difference in pic and audio, but an obvious is sound quality. For the "few" extra bucks I forked over, no **** here I believe in cable quality, not 10K speaker cable, nor Maron's era lamp cord, GOOD CABLE TE. just to add, it's not the "status" as an Audiophile, which I have never claimed to be a member. I built my system for me and I love it, Audio-Enthusiast(?) maybe....I won the North American Spelling thingyyyyyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Now that we are talking power cords. I need to run a 15 foot extension cord to put an amp on a different circuit than the rest of the electronics and household stuff. The amp will draw 1830 watts max/17.5 amps max. Am I inviting trouble by putting it on a appliance cord that is rated at 1875 watts/15 amps. If so, any one have alternate solutions? This will go on a 120 volt circuit. Max won't ever be seen around here...but I don't want to burn down the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 ..-...--....--.--.-.-......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Clu, I think you'd be fine with a 12 gauge cord. Reasonable, I think, as that's the size wire in-wall, for a 20 amp circuit. You could buy a 25' cord, then cut to length, then add an end. Heck, you could cut off the receptacle end, and wire-up a 2-gang box, to have aplaces to plug in 4 devices. If you don't want to do it, I'll do it for you! fini P.S. Paloma thanks you for the popsicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 The Home Depo "Himbo" told me that my in house wire was 14 gauge, so what I bought was a 15 foot 14 gauge cord. I'm never gonna run the amp at max power. I just dont wat to create a melt down. I don't think that i've seen longer larger gauge extension cords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 Clu - I think I know the amp you speak of....it wqas never an issue running it off the circuit I ran everything else off of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted August 23, 2003 Share Posted August 23, 2003 They have 12 guage 20 amp extension cords. I use them for some of my tools and for a while I used one for my subwoofer. I would go buy a 20 amp cord. Your house wiring is probably 20 amp as long as it was built durning or after the seventies, but most of your receptacles are 15 amps. I wouldn't worry about it, but if you are you can buy a 20 amp receptacle to replace your existing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 You should be O.K. using 12 gauge. On da utter hand it might be a good idea to use 10 gauge/3 wire if ya take da cats inta consider-way-shon. He he he he . And dont forget you might need a 3 to 2 prong adapter if grounding becomes a problem. Of course these are generally NOT recommended but you probably know all about PLUGS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Arrrghhh...things just go from bad to worse.. It turns out that the circuit that I was going to "dedicate" to my new amp (thanks Art) already is home to fuzzy wuzzy, the SVS sub with its cute little 525 watt on-board amp. I didn't even notice the sub when I was doing the initial circuit check...get that, I don't even see the thing anymore. Anyhow, I REALLY feel uncomfortable setting the amp and the sub on the same circuit. The only other accessible circuit is across the main hallway, and I really don't want to deal with that So how does this sound for a bad idea? Ditch the extension cord, Run a 15 foot corded surgeprotector from the sub's circuit to the main wall and hook justabouteverything but the amp to that. Use the main wall circuit for the amp and a couple of lessor items, like tape player, VHS? Now this will put the TV/Denon3802/CDplayer/DVD/and Subwoofer on the same circuit, but the amp will only have to share the limelight, with ...the lights, and the equipment I rarely use. Am I making this too hard? I want to get the most out of my system, but I dont want to burn down the house, trip over cords or fry any electronics. Art, I may just HAVE to buy that pre/pro just to lessen the power load, hehehe, another excuse. Boomer, sorry for the threak hijack.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 CLu: Sorry but you can't get there from here! ROTFLOL! Bwahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 bkrop...No $hit, but I will hunt you down....and you aren't very far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Clu or rather Less or whoever I am talking to,let me guess, you are going to strangle me with 12 guage wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 No...I'm gonna use You as a massive DOLT interconnect. Humans are amazing conductors. Jeeze, kicking a gal when she is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 PU leeze, do your worst and have at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 Clu - I assume you've checked the outlets, and they really are on separate circuits, right? FWIW, I have all the equipment in my sig connected to the same circuit through two surge protectors/conditioners. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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