OK, Nsgarch, I guess our experiences with shielded cords differ substantially. I have owned three shielded cords that I could easily wrap around my finger...so stiffness was a non-issue. Again, as far as cost, I will mention specifically the ErnieM power cords (I owned 9awg - 6 feet for less than $50), SignalCable MagicAC (less than $60 for 5 feet) and I just purchased a Volex 17604 (10 feet, 14 gauge, shielded for less than $10).
Stiffness and cost, IMO, are non-issues.
I'm not familiar enough with the issue of capacitance in power cords to argue one way or another, but I would question the significance of capacitance in wire that is not in the signal path.
Stiffness and cost, IMO, are non-issues.
I'm not familiar enough with the issue of capacitance in power cords to argue one way or another, but I would question the significance of capacitance in wire that is not in the signal path.