Never said I don’t like shielded power cables. At least that is not what I universally currently believe. I said that one specific power cable made with Duelund 12ga 600v Polycast wire sounds better unshielded. I tested several times after proper break in etc... In this particular case it closed in and darkened the sound. I also notice this with ICs sometimes. However, I also understand that this is NOT always the case. It depends on the conductor, build and other variables including the home environment of a given system.
I have made so many shielded power cords that I lost count. Some of them sounded quite good such as these Furutech bulk cables....
FPS55N
FPS032N
Connect the shield at the wall/male end only to ground. Leave the shield unconnected at the other end.
Neotech bulk power cable is also shielded and sounds good. A tad overly warm or dark, but good.
None of these approach the realism and lively sound of the unshielded Duelund after burn in. Power cords need burn in time.
Sorry, but I have not made a really terrible power cord as yet. Not really terrible 🙂
I have made so many shielded power cords that I lost count. Some of them sounded quite good such as these Furutech bulk cables....
FPS55N
FPS032N
Connect the shield at the wall/male end only to ground. Leave the shield unconnected at the other end.
Neotech bulk power cable is also shielded and sounds good. A tad overly warm or dark, but good.
None of these approach the realism and lively sound of the unshielded Duelund after burn in. Power cords need burn in time.
Sorry, but I have not made a really terrible power cord as yet. Not really terrible 🙂