Mono amps with unequal length pc's

[rlw3]

I may have the opportunity to get a cj lp275 tube amp that require after market cords. the wall outlet is very close to one of the amps so i wish to use a one meter on one side and two meters on the other. Is this less than optimal or just fine?
my act 2.2 likes a cheap copperhead better than anything else i have tried from the cable co. my guess is cj amps will also. any suggestions for used shunyata pc's or simply what gauge to go for appreciated

[jdandy]

Ray........I have always adhered to the idea of both mono channels being identical, same length power cords, interconnects, and speaker cables. I wouldn't do it any other way.

[djwhog]

Agree with Dan.

I have one front main right speaker could get by with a 5 foot cord, but needed 12 feet on the left one, so I use a matched pair of 12s..

Same goes for the same amps if using more than one in like pairs.

I think IMOP it is all about load and flow = is a more balanced approach.

[JPrest]

So what about the length of Romax in the walls if different outlets are used?

My point here is with regard to the power cord length, the power is always at the end of the wire regardless of it's length from the source, or am I missing something really basic?

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by JPrest

So what about the length of Romax in the walls if different outlets are used?

My point here is with regard to the power cord length, the power is always at the end of the wire regardless of it's length from the source, or am I missing something really basic?

I agree John.
And not !
Your statement is right with stock basic cables. They have no filtering effect so no matter their length, they will sound the same.
Most audiophile targeted power cords have a filtering effect, and this effect could depend on the length of the cable. WireWorld for example says that using 2 meters for their PCs would be the ideal length for the filter and noise reduction effect. I have never compared a 1 meter cord on one amp and a 2 meters one on the other but according to WW, there will be a difference.
Do our ears will hear that difference ? I do not know.

[Joe Appierto]

Hi Ray,

Not sure about the unequal pc length question. You'd think that equal would be better but not sure if you'd really hear the difference unless, as another poster stated, the pc is having some kind of filtering effect.

10 gauge should give what you'd need for power amps. Never heard the Copperhead but I've been really pleased with Shunyata's Taipan cords. I have both the original Alpha (with the clear jacket) and the later model Alpha Helix. IMO, the Helix gives a slightly more relaxed and refined sound while the original Alpha seems to have a bit more grunt and slam. The original can be had for a quite reasonable price on the used market.

Just my 2¢, naturally.

Regards,

[rlw3]

Thanks guys, i will stay with 2 identical lengths. Hiding the extra length is the main problem. Form should follow function. Copperhead was one step above the original diamondback i think.

[BlueFox]

Originally Posted by JPrest

So what about the length of Romax in the walls if different outlets are used?

My point here is with regard to the power cord length, the power is always at the end of the wire regardless of it's length from the source, or am I missing something really basic?

Yes. Power for gear STARTS at the outlet. The power cord determines how much current is instantaneously available as the power supply draws current. A good power cord also filters what is available at the outlet. Whether a 3 meter power cord doing a good job on one amp will sound different from a similar, but 1.5 meter, power cord on another amp is unknown to me.

[asindc]

I've tried different lengths of the same model Wireworld power cord in the same setup. At least with Wireworld, 2m does a noticably better job than 1m.

[Msegal]

Originally Posted by rlw3

Thanks guys, i will stay with 2 identical lengths. Hiding the extra length is the main problem. Form should follow function. Copperhead was one step above the original diamondback i think.

Remember not to coil the cable on the shorter side. Better to let it go wild.

Mike S.