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 Music Server, 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’s RCA 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 > Brooklyn ADC > 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 original equipment power cables, • WAudio Power Cables (with burn-In) produced a slightly higher sound level than my original equipment 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 equally good & significantly better than an RCA cable input. The Coaxial & Optical cable Inputs could have benefited from the Brooklyn ADC’s XLR audio input source. This could possibly explain why their sound 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 listening to the WAudio cables for over two weeks, I again tried listening to music using my old original equipment power cables. I could not remove them fast enough and replace them with WAudio’s superior power cables. • IMO Thoughts: Sound quality can behave quite differently on different audio devices and audio setups. If these cables provide no significant difference on an entry level audio setup, using original equipment power cables, keep them because you will hear better audio when you upgrade. My future power cable upgrade includes Pangea Audio AC-9SE MkII Signature 15 Amp Power Cables. I do NOT know 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. Now one Pangea Audio AC-9SE MkII Signature Power Cable costs about the same as six (6) WAudio power cables. However, cost alone is not a measure of value for me. Do your ears hear improved sound quality? Does improved sound quality from a device, over its useful life, justify its cost and value to you? The thought of missing a device’s sound quality improvement every single day can be a big purchase value motivator and cost justifier for many, including this audiofool. Finally, these cables look cool and can be returned if you select the wrong cable length or are not satisfied. Pass it forward. God bless.

TLDR: These cables are a great value for ~$40. Significantly better than the throw-away 14AWG cable your equipment came with. Buy them and be happy... General Notes on Cables: My background is in sensitive electronics for nuclear reactor control systems. Full disclosure, I'm also an "audiofool." Like every component, cables affect the performance of electrical systems. Physics dictates that every action has a reaction. Contact interfaces and impedance reflections are a thing. The magnitude of these effects is debatable. My perception of these effects, imaginary or not, is not debatable. If I can hear it, that's all I care about. 'Nuff said. Construction: I normally make my own cables, but these caught my eye in a moment of laziness and lack of parts. I took them apart and they are what they claim to be. Wire is 10AWG, as promised, with a hefty copper shield and even heftier sheathing. The additional nylon outer sheath is a nice aesthetic. There were a few stray wires at the clamps, but nothing that would cause a problem. All connections were tight. Most important is that the drain wire is connected to the source ground only. Cable shielding is essentially an antenna. To effectively eliminate EMI it must connect only to the power source ground. If it is connect only to the load (or both source and load) ground then all that EMI is routed to your equipment. These are wired correctly. Materials: The conductors are pure copper, not clad. Can't say if it is oxygen free or not, but I suspect it is since this is an increasingly common production technique. The plug contacts are certainly clad. Can't tell if it is actually gold but I'll give them the BOD. Again, pretty common. The underlying metal (see last photo) is most likely beta brass (~50% copper/50% zinc) which is typical for electrical connectors. What does all this mean? This is a good cable. Value: I normally use high copper power connectors from Monosaudio. A set runs ~$35 (another great Amazon deal). Then I have to buy the cable. 10/3 shielded cable runs anywhere from $1.75 - $3.00 per foot. A 1-meter cable costs as much or more to build as these cost already assembled with 1-day Amazon shipping. Did they make a difference in my system? Yes. Nearly everything I adjust in my system has an audible effect. But I have a highly resolving system with premium components and dedicated power lines/breakers for each component (streamer, DAC, DDC, amps all on separate power feeds) with high clamping force industrial grade sockets. My mono block amps have separate 10AWG feeds/breakers to the panel, which is why I replaced my 12AWG DIY cables with these. This is the level of system you need to fully gain the benefits of a power cable upgrade. How Can You "Hear" a Power Cable? Whatever the component in your system, it is processing the audio signal in some way. The power for this comes from the component's power supply. The quality of that power is vital. A poorly made or undersized power cable will introduce impedance reflections and EMI to the power supply. The power supply may or may not be able to compensate for this. In either case, a physical effect has been introduced. Better cables mitigate these effects so that the power supply has an easier job producing clean power. This is not voodoo, it is simple physics. Now, will a $2K power cable made of moon rock forged in the starlight of the summer equinox transform your system? See below... Final thoughts: If you have standard 12AWG Romex wiring in your house with standard contractor-grade sockets, then getting these 10AWG power cables probably won't make a difference (go for the 12AWG cable instead). If you have modest audio equipment, all on the same circuit, and all sharing that circuit with your computer, air conditioner, vacuum cleaner, etc., then upgrading to these cables is unlikely to produce audible results. It won't hurt, but the rest of the system is probably not resolving enough to hear a difference.

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.

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

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!

This cord is the perfect replacement for the stock power cord. It seems very well made, strong, gold plated connectors, the price is reasonable. I do notice a slight audio diff. in my mid-fi system, but then again this is subjective. I have it connected to a $1500 CD transport and also to a $1100 pre-amplifier.

The price is good. The actual quality of the cable and the plating on the connectors are good and worth the price. Testing with a meter vs my factory cable I can tell it is a lot better. The real only thing I have to complain about and why I give quality 3 stars is that I ordered two of these 5 foot cables. And right out of the box the male connectors were rattling like snakes. I had to take them apart and empty all the broken cracked pieces from I side. They are broken pieces from being over tightened. They still hold tight and work. I just know what the inside looks like now lol. There for there just temporary until I find the quality and type that works for my budget. I wouldn't say buyer beware but your buying a 40 dollar cable.

I need a beefy, easy to twist & band, and short length AC cable for my REL sub which is placed at tight corner. This power cable (I call it "Amazon cable") did exactly what I ask for. Compare to my other "audiophile AC cable" which is super thick and stiff, and cost many times more, this one delivers same performance from my sub. Cable's build quality is also decent. Really happy with the purchase.

Sturdy , quality built . For my ears sounds same as my friends $900 cable . Bang for bucks

The last 3 feet are the most important part of your power supply to your high current devices, specifically amplifiers.The emi and rfi is not produced or present at the wall plug. It is produced by the internal circuitry of the amp.zso it is introduced at the plug and in that small area around input. A good 10 awg highly shielded cord such as this with proper fittings of copper and brass in the plugs instead of steel or magnetic metal of any type assures no magnetic or radio frequency interference thus noise. Yes ofc copper in the cord can be found in much lower gauge gauge cords but heavier means less resistance for assurance of proper high current delivery both into and out of amp and the proper heavy shielding protects against this. This WAudio cord is built almost exactly as those costing 2 to 3 times as much. Upon replacing my factory cord for my Rotel A12mk11 the sound was appreciatly improved. Better soundstage , smoother ,cleaner and instrument separation along with the ridding of bass fog. The last of which I had blamed on both my pairing of my amp with known to be strong in bass presentation SVS Evolution nano speakers. It was not. The cord proved it. I was not a believer in this, I am now. Hearing is believing. Great product at a great price!

I have ordered four of these power cables. Two 2m cables (1 for my desktop computer, 1 for my 12 volt power supply I power 12 volt car amplifiers with.) And two 5 foot cables for my LED garden lights. 3 of 4 of these power cables had broken threads inside the plugs, the plastic piece that the threads are molded into was broken and therefore the lower two screws on each plug were useless and didn't hold anything together. Upon removal from the packaging I inspected the plugs and I noticed that the plugs rattling / making noise. This didn't take long for me to fix, I had to remove the plug covers, dump out the broken plastic bits and the metal thread inserts, then put back together and they were good to use. The upper two screws still hold the plug and it's cover together however, I'd be happier if I could have all 4 screws installed to secure the cover in place. Most of the wiring inside the plugs are clean / well done, no exposed wires etc. However I did find one wire that was exposed more than I would like so I slid that wire into the terminal better and tightened the screw to hold it in place. For the price and the quality of wire, these cables are nice but be fair warned that there is some DIY work involved with these if you get one of the cables with broken plugs (Chances are you will considering 3 of my 4 cables I had to take apart and fix the plugs)

I bought this and never looked back. My tube amp sounds alot more like a tube amp (liquid warm) i still have the stock pre-amp/power tubes, I upgraded the rectifier tube — controlled the lower end tighter. I will be buying another one next week for my Halo Parasound A23. Very happy and i am already recommending them.