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Shielded power cord best used on Digital/Source or on Tube Amps?

Well I just tried the Furutech DPS-4 power cable with the Furutech Fl-50 Nano connectors. I hate to say this but it is a very, very, good power cable. Detail without brightness and a deep deep soundstage. Powerful full range and great dynamics. Actually the best power cord that I have tried.

I ended up buying 7 meters of the raw DPS-4 cable and decided to try my hand making power cables for my system. I also purchased the Furutech Fl-50 NCF Nano AC/IEC connectors.

I will also be obtaining some Nanotech 308 cable. This cable does not seem to have the extreme shielding that the Furutech does, so my plan is to use the Furutech DPS-4 on my Digital and front end source equipment and the Nanotech 308 with my Amps. Both cables are 11 gauge.

Is that what you guys recommend before I start cutting lengths? The Amp cables need to be 3M & 2M long.

Thanks,
ozzy

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t_ramey
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@ozzy 

I sent you a message but it could benefit those reading here as well. Where did you order the DPS-4? I see Chris at VH Audio has it for $360 a meter. Was hoping it could be sold by the foot.
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ozzy OP
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t_ramey,

I just looked at VH Audio and it says $450 a meter.  Maybe its on sale.
Anyway, I'll check.
 
ozzy
t_ramey
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Yeah, once you add it to your cart the price drops. I just sent Chris a message asking if it can be sold by the foot or at least by the .5 meter. 1.5m would be good.
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ozzy OP
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t_ramey,

Or you could buy 3 meters and make (2) 1.5 M's
ozzy
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grannyring
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One can certainly slit the outer shield when trying to make it into a wire. I think the best way to "make a wire out of the shield "is not to slit it, but rather to unweave it so all the strands are intact. Once unwoven and all the strands are free with a combed through appearance, then twist tightly into a nice thicker gauge stranded wire.
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