POWER GAMES:Servo Stabilizer,CVT or Online UPS?

[ajay124]

The pre terminated 2m Volex 17604 for $11 are killer cords. IMO outclass most audiophile power cords. Try these before you spend much more.

@prem
You had mentioned the Volex earlier also and I was intending to follow up but then I forgot.The price is very attractive!Where can I buy them?Does the Esoteric come with the stock Wal-Wart or something better?

 

[prem]

You can buy Volex 17604 from Newark.com. Esoteric stock cord is nothing to write home about.

 

[ajay124]

Chennai!
Volex - Asia: Manufacturing / Distribution Locations

 

[ajay124]

Spoke to Volex.They don't sell less than 1000 pieces per order.They are the manufacturer's.They have no distributor or dealer.They only sell to big electronic companies and have no interest in 'mere' audiphiles :sad:

 

[ajay124]

Iego!
IEGO POWER CABLE REVIEW

 

[prem]

Hi Ajay

You can oder 1 cable from Newark.com. When the site opens type Volex 17604 in search. It will show up. The price has now gone up to $13.50

 

[prem]

Go with entry level Iego power cord. The simple red copper one. Not the fancy ones mentioned in the review.

 

[ajay124]

@prem
I have the Newark site open.
VOLEX|17604|POWER CORD NEMA5-15P/IEC, 2M, | Newark.com
I had recently installed a box with two crabtree universal 5 amp sockets and one 15 amp standard Indian socket.What sockets would I require for the Volex?
Are there any shipping/ customs cost?How long is the delivery period?Do I pay with a credit card?

 

[prem]

Hi Ajay

The Volex will have American connectors. The Crabtree universal socket should work fine. I normally have them shipped to some relative or friend in US who then in turn ships it to me or sends it with someone. Check with Newark if they ship internationally.

Mail me your local address. Will try and ship you one. Check if you like it.

 

[ajay124]

Hi Ajay

The Volex will have American connectors. I do not know if your Crabtree accepts an American connector. I normally have them shipped to some relative or friend in US who then in turn ships it to me or sends it with someone. Check with Newark if they ship internationally.

Mail me your local address. Will try and ship you one. Check if you like it.

The Crabtree 5 amp is a universal socket which will accept American plugs.But does the Volex have a 5 amp or 15 amp plug?Sending you a pm.

 

[prem]

The Volex is rated for 15 amps. You can use it on a 5 amp socket

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

The Crabtree 5 amp is a universal socket...

If it accepts British-type plugs, it should be rated at minimum 13 amps, because the UK 3-flat-pin plug is.

The Volex is rated for 15 amps. You can use it on a 5 amp socket

I pulled 7 amps through a 5-amp plug recently. The socket melted. I replaced it, and that one melted too. This was MK stuff, which is supposed to be good, although I do not like their universal sockets at all.

 

[prem]

Hi

The Volex can draw 15 amps without a problem as it is rated for that. So it can comfortably work on 5 amps. Obviously one should not draw 15 amps through a 5 amp rated socket.

 

[ajay124]

What are the crabtree/havell 5 amp sockets rated for?
Incidentally I am using a 4mm cable which can handle 25 amps of current and 6000 watts of power.
http://www.diynot.com/pages/el/el004.php

 

[prem]

They should be rated for 5 amps. You should not have a 15 amp line on this.

 

[ajay124]

Has anybody tried the Chord Superscreen Power cable available at Hifimart?
The Chord Cable Company

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Hi

The Volex can draw 15 amps without a problem as it is rated for that. So it can comfortably work on 5 amps. Obviously one should not draw 15 amps through a 5 amp rated socket.

I'm thinking the system may draw more than five amps?

 

[ajay124]

@asit@odyssey
I presume you are using the FI-11G (MALE) and the FI-11 (FEMALE) mentioned in this site.
Oyaide, Furutech and WattGate AC Connectors
What sockets are you using for the male plugs?
Will the male plugs fit into the 5 amp crabtree universal sockets I am using for cdp/pre?
What do I do about the 15 amp socket I use for the power amp?Crabtree only makes these in the standard indian/uk version.
Are the Odyssey prices a direct conversion of dollar/inr or more or less?
Are the F11-Cu also available?
What are the per meter prices for Audio Art and Groneberg cables?
Is XLO or Siltech available in India?

 

[Asit]

I presume you are using the FI-11G (MALE) and the FI-11 (FEMALE) mentioned in this site.
Oyaide, Furutech and WattGate AC Connectors

Yes, I am using the FI-11M Gold and the FI-11 Gold IEC females for the two ends of each power cord. The IEC female obviously gets connected to the IEC inlet of equipment-chasis and the Male plug at the other end of the cord gets into the power socket we provide externally.

What sockets are you using for the male plugs?
Will the male plugs fit into the 5 amp crabtree universal sockets I am using for cdp/pre?

As I have mentioned in my previous post, I am using Crabtree sockets (on a specially made extension box all made of Crabtree and Finolex) where the male plug end of the power cords go into. The fit is very good, much better than anything easily available in India.

What do I do about the 15 amp socket I use for the power amp?Crabtree only makes these in the standard indian/uk version.

I am not quite sure. Please ask Sridhar (odyssey) because ARN Systems must have used some of these even for SL amps. You should also definitely write to dinyaar because he owned at some point exactly the power amp you have now.

Are the Odyssey prices a direct conversion of dollar/inr or more or less?

More or less, yes. But of course, for exact prices, you should contact Sridhar.

Are the F11-Cu also available?
What are the per meter prices for Audio Art and Groneberg cables?

I suppose you mean if they are available in India. Again, and also for the per meter prices, Sridhar should be contacted. But according to all reports, the Gold version is a tremendous value for money, and hence I did not even consider the Cu version.

Is XLO or Siltech available in India?

XLO is available with Absolute Phase (also in Bangalore) I believe. Myriad got the Siltechs probably from abroad. I am not sure if they are available in India. But I do not think I like them all the way: both their power cords and ICs. The VDH D102 beat the Siltech IC at myriad's place quite squarely and the Audio Art power cord also would beat the Siltech power cord IMO. But these conclusions are based on no extensive tests, just my brief impression.

Regards.

 

[ajay124]

How many roads must a man walk down,
before you can buy any brand (in india)?
How many ears must one man have,
before he can hear a decent hifi? (in india)
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind :sad:

Distributors in India

for power cables

Van den Hul: International Distributors
Cardas Audio
Siltech Cables - Siltech
Kimber Kable - Where to Buy
Transparent Audio - Transparent Cable Service, Power Conditioning Service, Transparent Dealers, Transparent Manuals, Transparent FAQ
http://www.xloelectric.com/dealers_int.html
I am aware that Audiovision has Kimber and Odyssey has Furutech but is Cadence handling Siltech and Absolute Sound,Surat handling Transparent?

for connectors
Wattgate
FURUTECH
oyaide elec DISTORIBUTORS
So we could potentially buy Kimber power cables with Wattgate connectors from Audiovision.
My previous inquiries from A2V have not materialised in a purchase because of various reasons,
but I will try one more time on Monday