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Post by Stan on Apr 15, 2014 14:12:54 GMT -7
So the ongoing question are they worth it. At question is a 5' Power Chord for $250.00 (choke choke) Description; Start to improve your tone at the source! A remarkable upgrade to the power supply of any amp or component. Reduces distortions caused by inferior metals, improves dimensionality and preserves dynamics. Built with Evidence Audio Source cable. Oh, if 5' aint long enough, how about 10' for 350.00~ Fagan Custom Shop
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Post by southmusic70 on Apr 15, 2014 14:33:13 GMT -7
Whew!
How about $8.99 for an 8' cable from Radio Shack?
Fancy enough for me.
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Post by jb on Apr 15, 2014 14:44:49 GMT -7
I think there is value in paying for a quality cable. There is also a point where your ears will not notice any improvement in tone. To buy cables that spec beyond that seems like a waste of money.
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Apr 15, 2014 15:18:58 GMT -7
Seems like overkill and overpriced, but I'm not an electrical engineer.
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Post by "Z" Steve on Apr 15, 2014 15:35:11 GMT -7
I'm not even sure Eric Johnson will hear the difference......but then?
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Post by nicholas on Apr 15, 2014 16:21:15 GMT -7
It's silly. Leave all else the same from the electric outlet to the generation plant, and the last 5 feet of wire are going to make a difference? Ha ha.
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Post by bwc on Apr 15, 2014 17:18:26 GMT -7
Not
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Post by BritInvasion on Apr 15, 2014 17:54:23 GMT -7
Patently absurd.
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Post by zpilot on Apr 15, 2014 18:04:40 GMT -7
You've got to be kidding, right? How many guitar lessons can a person get with that same $250. How much more would that improve a person's playing. Golfers will understand the parallels here.
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Post by BritInvasion on Apr 15, 2014 18:27:30 GMT -7
Is it cryo treated?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 18:28:47 GMT -7
So the ongoing question are they worth it. At question is a 5' Power Chord for $250.00 (choke choke) Description; Start to improve your tone at the source! A remarkable upgrade to the power supply of any amp or component. Reduces distortions caused by inferior metals, improves dimensionality and preserves dynamics. Built with Evidence Audio Source cable. Oh, if 5' aint long enough, how about 10' for 350.00~ Fagan Custom ShopThis is coming from the same company who sells a $5,000 "John Lennon" amplifier...
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Post by doctorice on Apr 15, 2014 18:59:22 GMT -7
I bought a couple IEC AC cords from Mercury. I can't tell you they make any difference in sound. But they're red and don't get mixed up with any of the other guy's cords Do you already have nice guitar cables? Those do make a difference.
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Post by club327 (aka Ben) on Apr 15, 2014 19:10:42 GMT -7
Whaaaa $250.00....for a power cord. But, but i play like sh$t. Just ask anyone. I sometimes feel guilty for playing through a z amp. Like i'm keeping the amp from a better player. Therefore, according to my twisted logic five to ten people should own this power cord. Let me see... Jeff beck gets one, page, we will give one to clapton, angus, billy g., paisley i guess, bonamasa but only if he promises to get someone else to help write a few of his lyrics - dont ask, eddie but he has to pay extra now, joe satch at least full price, buddy guy can have one but he would give it back unless it was 50 foot long to honor Albert. Oh yea niel youg can have an old one painted over in black. Who am i forgetting?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 21:11:38 GMT -7
This will not make any difference at all. I'm sure that's quite obvious. From and electrical standpoint there will be ZERO difference between the output voltage of this cord vs the standard 16ga cord.
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Post by Stan on Apr 16, 2014 6:07:17 GMT -7
Ya it's all smoke and mirrors.
I'm thinking what's the raw cost of materials to make that chord? Bet it far exceeds razor blades :>).
Frankly I can't decided to be completely turned off with Mr Fagan or should I be amazed at his brazenness.
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Apr 16, 2014 11:41:37 GMT -7
my question is why a 5' power cable?? Virtually worthless because as soon as you find yourself in a live situation with no outlet nearby you'll be plugging your $250 power cord into a $20 extension cord. put the money into your signal chain between the guitar and amp if you want a high end cord.
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Post by pcns on Apr 16, 2014 15:48:55 GMT -7
The guys over at the talk bass forum did a blind survey with power chords and about 7 or 8 different people in various playing environments did a bunch of blind a/b testing. Nothing noticeable was discovered.
In fairness to vendor selling the power cables those do look like hospital grade plugs (very expensive) and the cable is probably heavy gauge so durability could be a selling feature?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2014 16:03:02 GMT -7
Some of the most coveted guitar tones came from honky tonks and gin joints with bad/poorly installed AC power, 60hz hum, cheap cables and instruments...and we (myself included) spend thousands of dollars to recreate those tones! Kinda funny, I suppose?
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Post by savage8190 on Apr 17, 2014 8:01:34 GMT -7
That is one of the most rediculous things Ive ever seen...wtf.
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Post by KeithA on Apr 17, 2014 9:56:06 GMT -7
Lol...I have feet in both high end audio and the guitar gear. I, too, am skeptical of this stuff but there can (may?) be some merit in the high end audio world. $250 seems o/k....this stuff can go for anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 for a 2-foot power cord in audiophile circles This is a review from 2007 and the price is about $5,000 www.soundstage.com/revequip/crystalcable_ultra_pc_followup.htmIt's a crazy world...sometimes it's just best to ignore some goings on Keith
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Post by Maddog on Apr 17, 2014 10:00:48 GMT -7
It's silly. Leave all else the same from the electric outlet to the generation plant, and the last 5 feet of wire are going to make a difference? Ha ha. Bingo! You nailed it, Nick!
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Post by BritInvasion on Apr 17, 2014 10:05:06 GMT -7
Lol...I have feet in both high end audio and the guitar gear. I, too, am skeptical of this stuff but there can (may?) be some merit in the high end audio world. $250 seems o/k....this stuff can go for anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 for a 2-foot power cord in audiophile circles This is a review from 2007 and the price is about $5,000 www.soundstage.com/revequip/crystalcable_ultra_pc_followup.htmIt's a crazy world...sometimes it's just best to ignore some goings on Keith What MUSIC are these guys listenin' to that makes it worth it??
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Post by KeithA on Apr 17, 2014 13:33:44 GMT -7
Lol...I have feet in both high end audio and the guitar gear. I, too, am skeptical of this stuff but there can (may?) be some merit in the high end audio world. $250 seems o/k....this stuff can go for anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 for a 2-foot power cord in audiophile circles This is a review from 2007 and the price is about $5,000 www.soundstage.com/revequip/crystalcable_ultra_pc_followup.htmIt's a crazy world...sometimes it's just best to ignore some goings on Keith What MUSIC are these guys listenin' to that makes it worth it?? Lol.....it's a wild 'hobby' ! Luckily I never saw the whole point at that level. Keith
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Post by dock66 on Apr 18, 2014 11:21:47 GMT -7
I have spent some extra dough in HiFi cables to improve soundstage, however, I am less willing to spend that much money on guitar amp power cord.
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Post by KeithA on Apr 18, 2014 15:04:14 GMT -7
I have spent some extra dough in HiFi cables to improve soundstage, however, I am less willing to spend that much money on guitar amp power cord. +10000 Ive done the same. As a matter of fact, years ago I took some of my HiFi power cords and tried on the guitar amps...I preferred the $2 stock cord very time ! Keith
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Post by strat59 on Apr 20, 2014 6:09:27 GMT -7
Come on guys, I'm buying one. It's made with unobtainium wire.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Apr 20, 2014 7:20:49 GMT -7
It's a pity it is no longer up, but referenceaudiomods.com was offering wooden knobs to replace the plastic ones on your stereo. The kicker was the price: $485! They claimed it made your stereo sound that much better. Here's a link to an item in the Museum of Hoaxes about it: Wooden Knobs
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Post by randalp3000 on Apr 20, 2014 11:51:07 GMT -7
I wired my whole house with that cable so I have to use one of those power cords.
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Post by dei305 on Apr 22, 2014 22:19:24 GMT -7
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Post by digs57 on Apr 25, 2014 17:28:55 GMT -7
I was into the highend audio for a while...just couldn't see going beyond were I left off.Got to say the shunyata higher end stuff made difference...but that is audio...You could spend as much as you desire...and some do.If you ever get the chance take a look at some these wealthy dudes listening rooms...wow,Its astronomical the money these guys will put out.
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