Audiophile AC Power Cable - WAudio 10AWG HiFi Power Cord 5FT

I purchased six (6) WAudio power cables [10 AWG Audiophile AC Power Cords] that were 6.6 feet in length. All six power cords arrived in perfect condition with no defects or loose parts. My audio setup, use of these six power cords, A/B sound quality testing and conclusions follow.My audio setup, while not at a top audiophile’s level, is more like an aspiring audiophile on a modest budget and includes the following:• Six (6) WAudio Audiophile AC Power Cables (6.6FT 10 AWG HiFi Power Cords),• Aurender N100H Network Streamer / Music Server (2TB for Digital Music Storage),• Digital Music Files: AIFF, FLAC, WAV, MQA (48kHz / 16Bit to 192kHz / 24Bit),• AudioQuest Digital Cables (Coffee USB, Coffee Coaxial & Coffee Optical),• AudioQuest Analog Cables (Big Sur RCA, Water XLR & Water RCA),• Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ (384kHz / 32Bit Capable),• Mytek Brooklyn ADC (384kHz / 32Bit Capable),• Uptone JS2 Linear Power Supply for Brooklyn DAC+ & Brooklyn ADC,• Denon AVR-X8500H (13 Ch with 150W @ 8 Ω/ohms, 20 Hz – 20kHz with 0.05% T.H.D.),• Emotiva 5 Channel Amplifier (300 Watt/Ch @ 8 Ω/ohms),• Panamax MAX 5300 EX (Power Conditioner for Denon AVR, Emotiva Amplifier, Aurender MusicServer, Uptone JS2 LPS & 1 Definitive Tech Sub-woofer),• Definitive Tech. Speakers (6 Floor Standing, 1 Center, 1 Sub-Woofer & 4 Dolby Atmos)• Furman Elite 15DMi (Power Conditioner for 6 Floor Standing & 1 Center Channel Speaker)Note re EMI & RFI Audio Noise: My Speakers produce NO noise or hum when powered by either my original equipment power cables or the WAudio Audiophile Power Cables. EMI and RFI interference can cause hum, noise and distorted audio in speakers. Power conditioners and shielding in cables and audio devices helps to eliminate speaker noise which greatly improves sound quality. Currently, a lot of great innovations are being developed to eliminate EMI and RFI from audio devices.The six (6) WAudio power cables were attached, in priority order, to my audio setup’s devices as follows:• Panamax Power Conditioner,• Denon AVR,• Emotiva Amplifier,• Uptone JS2 Linear Power Supply,• Aurender N100H Network Streamer / Music Server and• Cambridge Blue Ray Player.My A/B Sound Quality Testing, discussed below, used all six WAudio power cables and did not test for sound quality using less than six power cables.A/B Sound Quality Comparisons (WAudio Power Cables vs. My Original Power Cables):IMPORTANT: Before making comparisons, I highly recommend running electrical current through the WAudio Power Cables, while attached to your device(s), for at least 75 to 100 hours. During this burn-in period, what’s required is electricity passing through the power cables; playing music, during this time, is optional. Also, many reviews mention cable thickness which does require some length and routing adjustments for cable installation. You should get a longer length cable which allows at least 4-6 inches of space for 90º to 180º bends. And the cable’s plug is big, but I connected all of them, beside each other, in my power conditioner with no problems. And remember, if you get the wrong length cable, you can return the cable, get a refund, and replace it with the correct length.Before my A/B Sound Quality Comparisons, I did one final listen to very familiar music using my current original equipment power cables (A Part Done). Next, I attached the WAudio cables to my audio equipment and immediately listened to the same music using the WAudio cables with NO burn-in time. Without any burn-in, there was no discernable loss in sound quality from the WAudio cables versus my original equipment cables. I did have to turn the volume up a little to get the same sound level but there was absolutely no loss in sound quality. That’s a good sign! Next, I did a 100-hour burn-in on the WAudio power cables. In addition to A/B sound comparisons on the power cables, I also compared the WAudio cable’s sound quality when an RCA, Coax or Optical cable was connected to my amplifier. I could not directly test the sound quality of an XLR cable input because my amplifier lacks XLR audio inputs. The audio input paths for connecting and testing the sound quality of RCA, Coax and Optical audio input cables are shown below.1. RCA Cable Input Path: Aurender > Coffee USB > Brooklyn DAC+ > Big Sur RCA Cables > Denon AVR’sRCA Cable Input.2. Coax Cable Input Path: Aurender > Coffee USB > Brooklyn DAC+ > Water XLR Cables > Brooklyn ADC> Coffee Coaxial Cable > Denon AVR’s Coax Cable Input.3. Optical Cable Input Path: Aurender > Coffee USB > Brooklyn DAC+ > Water XLR Cables > BrooklynADC > Coffee Optical Cable > Denon AVR’s Optical Cable Input.While my excellent Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ has XLR and RCA cable outputs for amplifier connection (“RCA Cable Input Path” above), it lacks Coax or Optical output connections. As a result, audio input paths 2 and 3 above reflect the method used to connect Coax and Optical cable outputs to my Denon amplifier’s Coax and Optical audio inputs for sound testing. To do that, my Mytek Brooklyn DAC+’s XLR audio outputs were connected to my Brooklyn ADC’s XLR audio inputs. And using my Brooklyn ADC’s Coax and Optical cable outputs, Coax and Optical cables were connected to my Denon amplifier for Coax and Optical sound quality testing. The three audio input paths above show a practical consideration in choosing audio devices. Having more input and output connections on an audio device can help in finding the connection path that delivers the best sound quality. To that end, users should consider AVRs, music streamers, DACs, CD transports, etc. that have both analog and digital input and output connections. One last unpaid comment about Mytek. As a state-of-the-art leader in audio innovation and sound quality, their stuff is always brick house solid, reliable and delivers superb sound.Now, here are my A/B Sound Comparison conclusions:• WAudio Power Cables produced significantly better sound quality than my current originalequipment power cables,• WAudio Power Cables (with burn-In) produced a slightly higher sound level than my originalequipment power cables (using the same amplifier volume setting),• Audio clarity improved for both voices & instruments,• Audio intensity and detail increased across high, medium & bass frequencies,• Audio was slightly more open and airier (a little more emotional connection)• A few more audio details were heard for the first time,• Less high frequency harshness (common complaint with digital music),• Slightly warmer sound across all frequencies (less listening fatigue),• A little deeper & tighter bass,• Faster & tighter high & mid frequencies with less audio smearing effects,• Wider sound stage with better voice & instrument definition and separation,• More electrical power stability (less voltage fluctuation per my power conditioner)• Amplifier sound quality from different audio inputs: Coaxial & Optical cable Inputs were equallygood & significantly better than an RCA cable input. The Coaxial & Optical cable Inputs could havebenefited from the Brooklyn ADC’s XLR audio input source. This could possibly explain why theirsound quality was better than an RCA cable input.source,• How do I know the above sound quality conclusions are correct for “my audio setup”? After listeningto the WAudio cables for over two weeks, I again tried listening to music using my old originalequipment power cables. I could not remove them fast enough and replace them with WAudio’ssuperior power cables.• IMO Thoughts: Sound quality can behave quite differently on different audio devices and audiosetups. If these cables provide no significant difference on an entry level audio setup, using originalequipment power cables, keep them because you will hear better audio when you upgrade. My futurepower cable upgrade includes Pangea Audio AC-9SE MkII Signature 15 Amp Power Cables. I do NOTknow how that cable compares but will provide a review when and if that upgrade happens.• Value: On the six (6) WAudio cables I purchased for $404 (includes tax), this was a great value. Nowone Pangea Audio AC-9SE MkII Signature Power Cable costs about the same as six (6) WAudio powercables. However, cost alone is not a measure of value for me. Do your ears hear improved soundquality? Does improved sound quality from a device, over its useful life, justify its cost and value toyou? The thought of missing a device’s sound quality improvement every single day can be a bigpurchase value motivator and cost justifier for many, including this audiofool. Finally, these cableslook cool and can be returned if you select the wrong cable length or are not satisfied. Pass itforward. God bless.

There's always been a debate between what a systems budget should be for cables. If you have a nice set up you may as well spring for nice cables because it's not like you won't need them. These however definitely fall into the affordable category and after one day in my rig I can't say for sure there is a sound difference. I mean I'm listening right now and it's pretty dialed in so who knows. All i can say is they look to be good quality from China. One thing, they are quite stiff so you may have to wrestle with it a bit. They also look cool so there's that

Ok. So I do believe that the quality of your cables makes a massive difference to the sound of your system. But your system has to be above average to notice the difference. IMO. So I figured after all these years I would get a power cable. So...I figured the price was good lets give it a try. So far today .... there was an immediate difference when attached to my integrated. The specific artist is Dianna Krall..not that she is my favorite artist but that her recordings are superior. All I have to say is...why did I wait so long. Everything is tightened up and the soundstage is more focused and there is less grit. Never thought I would say that. Every thing looks great on the cable and well built. Only time will tell if it stands up. I will follow up when I get to 40hrs burn in.

I was looking for a decent, affordable cable for my incoming, "Chi-Fi" linear power supply and stumbled upon WAudio. While waiting for the LPS to ship from China, I figured I'd test run the cable on my Yamaha AS-1100 amplifier.Before I did anything, I wanted to inspect the build quality, and I'm glad I did. Perhaps just a one off experience, but when I opened the plug up I discovered stray wire strands on the hot wire that were not secure in the clamp and the ground wire was not fully screwed down. Connections at the other end were fine. The wire gauge does seem less than 10AWG but still plenty thick. Tons of insulation and a nice mesh shield as advertised. Be careful with the screws for the outer casing. They were starting to strip when I put everything back together. Plug connection is solid inside of thr receptacle. Connection at the amp is a little loose, but it could be my amp.As someone who never believed power cables could make a difference, I was suprised to hear a difference with this cable. With my high efficiency, very revealing klipsch Forte speakers, the highs and mids are noticibly more forward (almost to a fault) and stereo imaging sounds more focused and detailed. I have some more listening to do, but cymbals and snares sound almost slightly distorted. Klipsch Fortes are not forgiving speakers and can really make your ears bleed from fatigue with certain amps. The softer, tolerable nature of my AS-1100 that I liked became quite harsh with the WAudio cable, which was my first indicator that something was different. I enjoy the clarity, but my ears are done after just a few albums.Overall, not bad for the price. I dont think I could have done it cheaper DIY and the components are nice for the price. I may order a second cable, but will definitely be checking the connections again.

Purchased this cable after shopping at some local audiophile stores. One of the salesman pointed out the importance of replacing stock power cables with higher quality cables. Theirs were a few hundred dollars up a thousand dollars. When I got home I ordered this one for my current equipment so see if I noticed any difference in sound. I was skeptical that I would hear anything but wow, what a difference this cable made in my Marantz AVR with Focal speakers and RSL subs. The sound was definitely cleaner, deeper soundstage and much airier as others have described. Even my wife noticed and asked what I had done to the speakers lol. Best upgrade for the price I have ever done!