Heavy Duty IEC AC Power Cable

[Playbyear]

I have piles of those cords. I just tossed a dozen out.

 

[lug]

I'm still using last years the Lug Power Systems 4500 version

The System 5000 has added midi-chlorians for extended mojo generation. Well worth the small upgrade fee.

 

[farace]

Not me, I have this:
Victor Wooten Signature MusicCord-PRO Power Cord
NOT!

Holy crap, I just read the gobbledygook ad copy claims for those things. Who knew that these cables could get electricity into my amp faster? What a load. I actually think much less of Wooten for putting his name on this hooey.

With MusicCord-PRO, your amplifier will be capable of playing louder yet effortless. You'll experience enhanced clarity with fuller, fatter tone. And the bass is extended and tight! Your component will more faithfully communicate the vitality and emotion of the music. In fact, musicians have commented that with MusicCord-PRO connected to their amp, they don't have to work so hard to express themselves because macro and micro dynamics are enhanced.

What in blazes does this even mean? Anything at all?

 

[Playbyear]

The confusion with power cables is understandable. The truth is you're getting bad power and you want to blame the cable itself. The real culprit is the cheap house wiring and the dirty power supplied by lazy power company employees who do not give 2 hoots about the kwality of you precious sound. This is why I've developed the Lug Power Systems 5000. This ultra-clean power source will allow you to transparently broadcast your own unique sound to the audience and allow them to understand and appreciate your true genius.

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ONLY $19,999 and if you purchase within the next 20 minutes, there is an extremely generous 2% discount! Order yours TODAY!

IDK what power problems you folks are talking about?

 

[DJ Bebop]

Holy crap, I just read the gobbledygook ad copy claims for those things. Who knew that these cables could get electricity into my amp faster? What a load. I actually think much less of Wooten for putting his name on this hooey.

With MusicCord-PRO, your amplifier will be capable of playing louder yet effortless. You'll experience enhanced clarity with fuller, fatter tone. And the bass is extended and tight! Your component will more faithfully communicate the vitality and emotion of the music. In fact, musicians have commented that with MusicCord-PRO connected to their amp, they don't have to work so hard to express themselves because macro and micro dynamics are enhanced.


What in blazes does this even mean? Anything at all?

Electrons before Victor Wooten Power Cord Guitar Bass Amp Audio Power Cable | Essential Sound Products :

Electrons after Victor Wooten Power Cord Guitar Bass Amp Audio Power Cable | Essential Sound Products :

 

[2tonic]

^^^Taking the dog out for a stand! ​

 

[2tonic]

..... the Lug Power Systems 5000.
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Can you build that into a Trace Elliot ELF, so I can have the ultimate lightweight gig rig?

(Full disclosure....I already have one built into my SVT, but it's starting to be a little rough on the knees.
The new forklift I purchased has alleviated that problem, but the club owners still seem less than enthused.)

 

[DJ Bebop]

Can you build that into a Trace Elliot ELF, so I can have the ultimate lightweight gig rig?

(Full disclosure....I already have one built into my SVT, but it's starting to be a little rough on the knees.
The new forklift I purchased has alleviated that problem, but the club owners still seem less than enthused.)

I know huh, I have the same problem with club owners when I also forklift my rig in.

 

[Playbyear]

The Victor Wooten is lower end.

This is the one you need. Only $2499. For a 1.5 meter long cord.

They must piss their pants laughing every time someone buys one!

 

[frankie5string]

The Victor Wooten is lower end.

This is the one you need. Only $2499. For a 1.5 meter long cord.

They must piss their pants laughing every time someone buys one!

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I'm sure the lab-test people for UL/EU/CSA labs were laughing harder when they received specimens to test.

 

[seamonkey]

Audio woo is a rampant industry. People buying into it believe they hear a difference. That's how strong human bias is.

 

[Rockbobmel]

Audio woo is a rampant industry. People buying into it believe they hear a difference. That's how strong human bias is.
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They should name them "Sucker Cords"




.

 

[agedhorse]

The Victor Wooten is lower end.

This is the one you need. Only $2499. For a 1.5 meter long cord.

They must piss their pants laughing every time someone buys one!

I'm sure they do SOMETHING in their pants...

 

[2tonic]

^^^^Can you hear the suck?

 

[Playbyear]

 

[DJ Bebop]

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[hennessybass]

I'm sure you have a bunch laying around, but if you don't I bet you have friends with piles of them and they won't cost you anything.

Just sold some PA stuff, and part of the package was about 15 power cables that I had lying around.

 

[DJ Bebop]

The Victor Wooten is lower end.

This is the one you need. Only $2499. For a 1.5 meter long cord.

They must piss their pants laughing every time someone buys one!

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Yeah, I know. I was just being budget-minded for the OP

 

[byacey]

18 gauge, 3 wire cord is rated 7 amps. 7 x 120 = 840 watts.
16 gauge, 3 wire cord is rated 10 amps. 10 x 120 = 1200 watts.
14 gauge, 3 wire cord is rated 15 amps. 15 x 120 = 1800 watts.

Spec a cord that will handle the maximum load of the device (amp)

The wire will handle more than that, especially intermittently, but if used above the rated ampacity continuously, it will heat up and there is voltage drop.

A bass amp does not spend much time at full power.

The danger in all of this is if someone grabs a power cord that is too lightweight for the device.

 

[walterw]

The danger in all of this is if someone grabs a power cord that is too lightweight for the device.

right, but for a regular bass amp on a regular stage that's not going to happen; any random IEC cable scrounged from the old computer storage closet at the office will be fine