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June 6, 2017, 10:16 AM #1
Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Curious if these lower priced Pangea Power Cords are worth a try.
After auditioning some gear over the weekend and realizing what I have now is actually comparable to what I listened to except for maybe my room and some cables, I am thinking the best place to start is trying a PC that is better than the generic cords I have in place. I don't really want to spend a ton of cash, but really interested if a modest PC upgrade will yield any audible results.
Audio Advisor has been selling these Pangea cables for what seems reasonable prices but I have not had any personal feedback, only on-line reviews. Anyone here able to comment on any of the Pangea PCs and if it would be a good place to start experimenting?
Thanks for any feedback.-----------------
Brian
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Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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June 6, 2017, 11:05 AM #2
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
I started with Pangea, but was amazed at what the Shunyata Venom did, and haven't looked back.
Bud
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June 6, 2017, 11:19 AM #3
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Big difference in cost between the two ....
Well there was this https://www.thecableco.com/Product/V...Nin_b4-CxZJuZg
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http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo...umber=PGAC14S2
Power cables do make a difference , hard to tell which one will work magic for you thou ...
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June 6, 2017, 11:31 AM #4
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
I might have an AC-14 in a secondary system somewhere at this point. Decent value for the money. I had an AC-9 I bought many moons ago for the bedroom system in my old house, but it was not flexible enough to use where I wanted and it wasn't all that great. So it basically went unused and a gave it away when I moved a few years ago. I'd use them (e.g. AC-14) in a secondary system if I was too lazy to make my own (and I do make some of my own). I wouldn't consider it in my main system.
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June 6, 2017, 12:10 PM #5
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Bud
Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR for source, Denali 2000 (2) for amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson four shelf maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
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June 6, 2017, 01:03 PM #6
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Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Brian
Give Patrick at Cullen Cable a call. They are a step up from Pangea for not a lot more.
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Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
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June 6, 2017, 06:53 PM #7
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Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
I used Pangea quite a bit and have demo'd the latest models.
Perhaps I'm spoiled by what I use now, but what I've recently demo'd was completely underwhelming and didn't bring anything to the table on the components I used them on. I found that the Pangea cables I recently tried thinned out the sound a bit. I tried AC9 and 14's on a McIntosh tuner and wasn't happy at all. They went back to Amazon. At least buying on Amazon made them easy to return.
But as others have said, for the money, they seem like decent quality cables. You can get long lengths for a reasonable cost and as others have noted, they are stiff and unwieldy as heck.Christian
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June 6, 2017, 11:24 PM #8
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Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Frenchmon used those, they did give an improvement from stock but there was some negative effect if too many in the same system, not functionally, just sound wise.
I strongly recommend trying TWL "Triode Wire Labs" if you are trying for the first ime. I'm not sure the cost but they were really good, which made them a steal at the price. I can't remember what my friend paid for his, they had similar character to my Clarus, and a bit too close to performance for my comfort, considering the price difference, LOLAurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
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June 7, 2017, 12:08 AM #9
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Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Mr P
Agree the TWL power cords are really good and I am using one on the preamp, amp and power conditioner but the standard series starts at $250 and ranges up to $549 for 5' so different price point.Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
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December 4, 2017, 10:24 AM #10
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
I decided to try out a few lower price cables. So far the 2 Pangea AC14SEMII have made nice improvements on my Pre and CDP.
Waiting for a PS Audio AC3 for my amp since the Pangea AC9 is too stiff for routing. I may look at one of those later for my APC H15 unit.-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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December 7, 2017, 12:07 PM #11
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Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Shadow, If you decide to try Cullen Cables, let me know how they sound. A couple of years ago I was going to buy a pair of his PC's but ended up upgrading my XLR's and computer instead. User reviews have been pretty good and I haven't found one bad review. Patrick can guide you on which of his cables would fit you taste and system.
http://www.cullencable.com/
Here are some reviews on them-
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussio...r-power-cablesMy Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Cables-WW Platinum 7 USB, Cardas Parsec XLR, AQ Columbia DBS 72v XLR, Belden 8402 XLR.
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December 7, 2017, 01:03 PM #12
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
I already ordered and received the Pangea cables and the PS Audio AC# will be here today.
I cannot find pricing on the Cullen cables anywhere so no idea if they are even in my range, which is no more than I already spent.
Manufacturers that have a website with no pricing is useless and just a total dis-service to the consumer. If I can't even get a price, I move on.
Thanks for the hint tho.-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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December 7, 2017, 01:32 PM #13
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Have you guys seen these ..
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Maze-Audio-...8AAOSweuxWR6VS
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December 7, 2017, 01:58 PM #14
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
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Brian
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Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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December 7, 2017, 03:22 PM #15
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December 7, 2017, 04:19 PM #16
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Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
If you go to the Culllen Cable web site and hover the pointer over the products in the top left, then on power cables, the different cables appear, then click on the different cables. They range from about $80 to $400 or so. Their Gold cable is a great buy.
I had trouble finding the prices too. Here are some of his cables.
http://www.cullencable.com/gold-series/
http://www.cullencable.com/crossover-series/
http://www.cullencable.com/crossover-series-ii/My Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Cables-WW Platinum 7 USB, Cardas Parsec XLR, AQ Columbia DBS 72v XLR, Belden 8402 XLR.
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January 22, 2018, 01:54 PM #17
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
I just ordered one in Black/Blue directly from the Maze Audio site where the same cable is $59.95.
http://www.mazeaudio.com/power-cables.html
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Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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January 22, 2018, 02:58 PM #18
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
I dont know how they do it for those prices , good plugs and ends alone cost more, post your findings ....
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January 22, 2018, 03:07 PM #19
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
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Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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March 13, 2018, 04:01 PM #20
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
I wondering what you think Brian? i have 2 or 3 of the fat pangeas here. i use a Viva integrated now and cant use the really nice avanti PC i got from Mikech, because the end hits the side of my amp and doesnt sit all the way in, which is a furutech. so the narrower pangea end fits and i been using it and forgot how good they are for really no money. id not suggest it in anything but big amps with straight runs to plugs. but im looking for a new cord and cant seem to find any that have a narrower female end(no jokes)
Steve
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March 13, 2018, 04:25 PM #21
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Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Try contacting Pete at Triode Wire Labs and see if he can help. He uses Furutech connectors and maybe they have an IEC connector that fits your needs.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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March 16, 2018, 11:57 AM #22
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
thanks i will. i look and look but all the newer connectors seem to look like the same size as my furutech, and to buy stuff on the internet with out trying it just to have to return it is a pain. as i said this pangea is doing the job. my system is not the most detailed anymore since ive downgraded the table/ cart and phono. just fun to listen to. and the pangea is a definite upgrade over the stock cord. thanks
Steve
TUBES & VINYL
Is there anything else?
Rega/Ortofon/Viva 300b/KR
Music Reference 2A3
Altec/JBL
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March 16, 2018, 12:30 PM #23
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Hi Steve, long time no talk. Let's catch up on the phone some time.
Meanwhile, I'd be glad to send you a demo cable I have here built with a Martin Kaiser IEC. This is a narrow profile IEC that's got surprisingly good build quality for the price. They are like, $10 connectors (after UK to USD conversion) but work well. I have used these for Devialet owners wanting power cords that fit under the back-lid of their amps.
Let me know if I can send it to you to try out. I believe my demo cable is 11ga and 1.5M long.
https://tm3connections.com//index.ph...tin-kaiser-794Avanti Audio
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March 16, 2018, 01:56 PM #24
Re: Has anyone used Pangea Power Cables?
Mike!!! how are you buddy?? yes its been a bit. as i said i love your PC and used it in my phonostage and my pre. but i no longer have those and only place is the integrated. i also had 5 really nice PCs here that a friend asked me to sell for him and none of them fit either.
i can send you a pic of the back of my amp and the pangea end that does work. see if its compatible with yours. ill be in touch shortly. and thanks!!!Steve
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Is there anything else?
Rega/Ortofon/Viva 300b/KR
Music Reference 2A3
Altec/JBL
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