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Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 01-30-2010, 06:26 PM:

Only 165 pounds!
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The plug pins and fuse are gold plated, and the casing of the plug has 'undergone cryogenic treatment'

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Don't forget to have your cables 'burned in' before use, and return them for a few days 're-tune' every few months, at 55 pounds each.

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Plenty of other things that you cannot possibly live without on this site. On second thoughts, I think I could just about manage to live without it.

Posted by David Stambaugh (Member # 1102) on 01-30-2010, 07:05 PM:

Don't forget to replace your stock fuse with an audiophile-quality fuse for only $47.25 US

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Posted by Bruce Hansen (Member # 281) on 02-01-2010, 08:41 PM:

So, if I got one of those power cables, do I also have to replace the wiring in my walls? Then I would need a gold plated breaker panel. And don't forget to replace the wiring to the pole. Then I would need a solid gold transformer on the pole. I wonder how much it would cost to gold plate all the generators that my power company uses? I had better get busy!

Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 02-02-2010, 08:42 AM:

Is there any TV station, recording studio, or postproduction facility anywhere in the world that uses these "boutique" power cables? Or any type of cable for anything that is different from the usual stuff sold by Belden, Canare, Mogami, etc.?

If the high-end cables really made any sort of difference, then wouldn't logic suggest that the production people would use them?

[ 02-02-2010, 12:26 PM: Message edited by: Scott Norwood ]

Posted by Jake Spell (Member # 5294) on 02-02-2010, 11:52 AM:

Just proof that some people have WAYYYYYY too much money...

Posted by Julio Roberto (Member # 4976) on 02-02-2010, 11:57 AM:

I'm getting one of those for my computer.

The fan makes too much noise.

They cryogenic treatment stuff may come in handy too, as it sometimes gets too hot.

Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 02-02-2010, 12:52 PM:

quote: Bruce Hansen
So, if I got one of those power cables, do I also have to replace the wiring in my walls?

Of course you do; I'll do if for you on the cheap if you like, $500 per metre.

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Then I would need a gold plated breaker panel. And don't forget to replace the wiring to the pole. Then I would need a solid gold transformer on the pole. I wonder how much it would cost to gold plate all the generators that my power company uses? I had better get busy!

Bruce,

Somebody else has had a similar idea; have a look at this:

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Note that there is another mains cable which is a mere $650.

I'd be really interested to hear somebody explain to me exactly what the cryogenic treatment of the plastic casing of the plug is supposed to do, apart from make it brittle until it warms up.

This 'burning in' of cables, including mains cables, is a good idea. I particularly like the idea of sending your cables back for a 're-tune' every few months. Great idea; of course, unless you want to be without the use of your equipment for a few days each time while this is done you will have to buy two sets of cables at several thousand Dollars each from er... the same people who are selling you the 'burning in' and 're-tune' service. Nice try, but no thanks.

The original cable which started this thread is fitted with a British Standard BS 1363A 13 A plug. That means it will be connected to a 240 V, still can't get used to calling it 230, 50 Hz. supply. A Blu Ray player will draw a fairly constant few mA from this supply. A current of a few mA at 50 Hz. I could believe that come really grotty power cable on a high-power amplifier might make an audible difference, but in this case, no way.

The MK Toughplug is a good plug; it's the one that I use myself, but without the gold plating, special fuse and 'cryogenic treatment'

Posted by Bruce Hansen (Member # 281) on 02-02-2010, 05:03 PM:

quote: Scott Norwood
Is there any TV station, recording studio, or postproduction facility anywhere in the world that uses these "boutique" power cables? Or any type of cable for anything that is different from the usual stuff sold by Belden, Canare, Mogami, etc.?

NO. Belden 8451 for audio, Belden 1855A, 1505A, and 1694A for video (or equivalent). Canare and Mogami make some OK audio cable, but I stay with Belden for video.