3 inches is the clearance below a Halcro power amplifier. A PS Audio Prelude or AC-3 power cable has a short enough barrel and enough flex to make the bend. Any of the higher spec cables won't make the bend radius.
Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
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BlueFox
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Interesting. AC port on the bottom. I suspect an ordinary power cable works loose over time. My Shunyata cables should be able to meet that curve, and stay very snug. I suspect the new Shunyata cables are at least as flexible, if not more.
Rnrmf
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That's interesting.
Looking at it, though, I think you might be able to use from Sigma NR v1 down the line. I think they might be in the same ballpark as the PS Audio but with more flexibility.
The barrels on Sigma V2 aka Reference and Omega could be a touch too big.
If memory serves me, I've read you write that no dealer near you has a Shunyata cable for you to investigate this but maybe somebody could take a pic of their IEC with the cable bent and a ruler for scale.
Looking at it, though, I think you might be able to use from Sigma NR v1 down the line. I think they might be in the same ballpark as the PS Audio but with more flexibility.
The barrels on Sigma V2 aka Reference and Omega could be a touch too big.
If memory serves me, I've read you write that no dealer near you has a Shunyata cable for you to investigate this but maybe somebody could take a pic of their IEC with the cable bent and a ruler for scale.
No. Ordinary power cables won't work loose. The IEC inlet connector on that amp has a tight fit. Certainly any after-market power cables can't be removed unless the amp is tilted to remove its weight off the cable.
Yes, if anyone could do that for me would be most helpful.
BlueFox
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What is over the amp? If nothing then place it on a brick for a couple more inches of clearance.
That is not possible. If the amps were any higher they would infringe the line of sight of the projection screen.
BlueFox
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Okay. You need two systems. One for music, and one for HT. 
Seriously, my HT center channel sits a few inches above the bottom of the screen, and I never notice it.
Seriously, my HT center channel sits a few inches above the bottom of the screen, and I never notice it.
BlueFox
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Also, now that I think of it, if possible subs should be off to the side, not in front of the screen.
A single sub below the center of the screen works fine in my room. 31 inches is the maximum height without infringing the sight line to the bottom of the projection area. I'm using a stock C19 power cable with my sub to the Denali V1. I wasn't contemplating using an after-market cable for that.
Four x Alpha v2 power cables = Everest. Hard to wrap my head around the equation...
option 1: use the same cables I presently have with Everest,
option 2: four new Alpha's with Denali v1.
Price is about the same for both.
Four x Alpha v2 power cables = Everest. Hard to wrap my head around the equation...
option 1: use the same cables I presently have with Everest,
option 2: four new Alpha's with Denali v1.
Price is about the same for both.
Option 3: Sigma XC to wall (you need it for Everest anyway), Alpha v2 NR for preamp and a source. Ask Caelin about the 3 inch clearance amps and custom lengths.
The amp problem masks IMHO the most important problem which is the Denali to wall cable.
The amp problem masks IMHO the most important problem which is the Denali to wall cable.
Denali to wall cable is easy. Except it needs to be 3m long. Which fits into the expensive equation when you compare to the cost of Everest. We're now talking three power cables for the cost of Everest. Makes the Everest option appear great value.
BlueFox
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I thought we were talking about the Halcro power amp?
What makes you think that upgrading a Denali to Everest would offset a Sigma XC to wall?
We were but somewhere we slightly drifted to subwoofers. It turns out my sub is the same height as the Halcro, 31 inches. I contemplated using an Audioquest right angle adapter which will get me another inch or 2 of bend radius under the Halcro.
Rnrmf
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For my priorities, power cables make a more meaningful difference to the sound than power distributors/conditioners, which isn't saying the distributor/conditioner doesn't contribute benefits that enhance or refine the overall presentation to varying degrees from major to minor. My Triton V3 was ethereal and I miss it in my system. I can only imagine what the latest Shunyata distributors do.
But power cables, in my experience, directly impact the tone, focus, and depth of sound and create a foundation one can add a distributor/conditioner to afterward.
Sure. The moment somebody builds a better power amp I will!
The obvious conclusion is that you should replace your Halcro power amp by something else making it easier to indulge to power cable temptations...
Cheers,
Bernard
Sorry, here I sorta agree with the Poster--If it was me I'd look at changing the Halcros--I've had friends with those Amps and they've lasted all of a couple of months
in their systems--with your excellent ancillary gear you can do much better--IMHO
I see you are in Australia--being local don't they have a "Cult" status there and fetch top resale?
Good luck,
Bruce