You need specific wire construction in a power cable to cover full spectrum

[pavuol]

As this product was mentioned some times ago only in some replies, I think it "deserves" its own thread as well as your attention.
Company: PS audio / product: PerfectWave power cables
This range includes 3 types, ranging from "budget" to best (most expensive) - AC3, AC5 & AC12.
Differences include copper type used (OFC -> Linear crystal -> PCOCC single crystal), shielding (single -> dual -> quad), wire gauge and connectors coating (nickel -> gold).
Well, I don't mind much for that, let everyone have whatever overkills wished for money.
But what catches my attention most, is what all this range have in common:
Hollow tube conductors for treble performance
Rectangular conductors for midrange performance
Multiple gauge conductors for bass performance

That's really fascinating, what do you think?
Here some pictures:

I even found white paper for it. Plan to read it when being tired with my life...

They don't provide measurements, but what is that needed for when you got a patent for it?
I think fully sufficient is their claim even for the cheapest version: "Equipment powered with an AC3 enjoy a significant improvement in sound quality over any stock power cable."

PS: I am really sorry to put it in this category, I haven't found a "proper one" for cables, isn't it missing?

 

[RayDunzl]

I wonder how they terminate all those wires inside the plug?

 

[Xulonn]

 

[pavuol]

I wonder how they terminate all those wires inside the plug?

they state: Welded connector to conductor ..

 

[Chrispy]

More BS Audio....

 

[scott wurcer]

I even found white paper for it. Plan to read it when being tired with my life...

You can stop here, surprisingly typical uncreative BS.

For example, we know from years of experience that if we compare the performance of a 12 gauge stranded power cable vs. the performance of a 12 gauge solid core power cable, the differences are immediately obvious even to the untrained listener.

 

[maverickronin]

I like how they show us a late 90's CG render instead of a picture of the actual crosssection, lol...

 

[bboris77]

That cable looks delicious. Like a giant chocolate-covered candy cane.

 

[pavuol]

I like how they show us a late 90's CG render instead of a picture of the actual crosssection, lol...

you have more lifelike drawing in white paper

 

[pkane]

As this product was mentioned some times ago only in some replies, I think it "deserves" its own thread as well as your attention.
Company: PS audio / product: PerfectWave power cables
This range includes 3 types, ranging from "budget" to best (most expensive) - AC3, AC5 & AC12.
Differences include copper type used (OFC -> Linear crystal -> PCOCC single crystal), shielding (single -> dual -> quad), wire gauge and connectors coating (nickel -> gold).
Well, I don't mind much for that, let everyone have whatever overkills wished for money.
But what catches my attention most, is what all this range have in common:
Hollow tube conductors for treble performance
Rectangular conductors for midrange performance
Multiple gauge conductors for bass performance

That's really fascinating, what do you think?
Here some pictures:

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I even found white paper for it. Plan to read it when being tired with my life...

They don't provide measurements, but what is that needed for when you got a patent for it?
I think fully sufficient is their claim even for the cheapest version: "Equipment powered with an AC3 enjoy a significant improvement in sound quality over any stock power cable."

PS: I am really sorry to put it in this category, I haven't found a "proper one" for cables, isn't it missing?

PS Audio really missed the boat on this one. They got circular and rectangular conductors, but no triangles! At least one-third of the veils remain unlifted as the result.

 

[frogmeat69]

Hollow tube conductors for my hollow head!!!!

 

[DonH56]

PS: I am really sorry to put it in this category, I haven't found a "proper one" for cables, isn't it missing?

No, it is not needed nor desired.

You could put it in Audio Electronics and Hardware sub-forum but here is probably as appropriate.

If a cable includes filtering in the connector you could argue it matters. If not, then it is part of a very long current loop from the source at some power station that ends at your component, and the plug into the wall and wiring in your house let alone all the rest of it obviates whatever the power cord might do. If it is sized to provide sufficient current for the component then you are done.

 

[Frank Dernie]

Since the power cable carries only 50 or 60 Hz does it mean no current will be travelling down the tubes or rectangles?

 

[mhardy6647]

I like how they show us a late 90's CG render instead of a picture of the actual crosssection, lol...

Or perhaps even earlier -- I think that cable'd look positively fetching connected to the fanciful pseudo-Marantz receiver in this delightfully analog, disco-era catalog cover art!

GMMcatalog by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

 

[Thomas savage]

I was sceptical until i saw the ps audio logo , now I know it's bs.

 

[mhardy6647]

I was sceptical until i saw the ps audio logo , now I know it's bs.

That'd make a good signature line, I'd opine.

 

[DonH56]

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to write a white paper and remove all doubt. - Twain, paraphrased

(I have a table made from a bar stool at a bar in Hannibal he frequented, family connection to the bar, not really to Clemens.)

 

[Thomas savage]

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to write a white paper and remove all doubt. - Twain, paraphrased

(I have a table made from a bar stool at a bar in Hannibal he frequented, family connection to the bar, not really to Clemens.)

Especially now , what a waste of white paper .. still maybe it's not too late to repurpose it.

 

[maverickronin]

Especially now , what a waste of white paper .. still maybe it's not too late to repurpose it.

As long as they haven't put that glossy magazine coating on it should be ok.

 

[RickSanchez]

But what catches my attention most, is what all this range have in common:
Hollow tube conductors for treble performance
Rectangular conductors for midrange performance
Multiple gauge conductors for bass performance

Don't get me wrong, I'm really excited about these. But I'm actually going to wait until PS Audio releases the AC24 model. In addition to the bass, midrange, and treble performance listed above the AC24 model includes:

• unobtainium conductors for upper treble.
• diamond filament conductors for lower mids.
• kryptonite conductors for sub-bass.

Sure, $875 per foot isn't cheap but just think of the increased musicality!