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Shielded power cord best used on Digital/Source or on Tube Amps?

Well I just tried the Furutech DPS-4 power cable with the Furutech Fl-50 Nano connectors. I hate to say this but it is a very, very, good power cable. Detail without brightness and a deep deep soundstage. Powerful full range and great dynamics. Actually the best power cord that I have tried.

I ended up buying 7 meters of the raw DPS-4 cable and decided to try my hand making power cables for my system. I also purchased the Furutech Fl-50 NCF Nano AC/IEC connectors.

I will also be obtaining some Nanotech 308 cable. This cable does not seem to have the extreme shielding that the Furutech does, so my plan is to use the Furutech DPS-4 on my Digital and front end source equipment and the Nanotech 308 with my Amps. Both cables are 11 gauge.

Is that what you guys recommend before I start cutting lengths? The Amp cables need to be 3M & 2M long.

Thanks,
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grannyring
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Yes indeed the new Duelund 12 gauge Polycast 600V wire with Connex carbon fiber barrel and rhodium plated over pure copper conductors is better sounding after burn in. Cost is $165 shipped for the parts.   
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knownothing
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Thanks for the updates.  After two weeks the shielded Furutech FP-SO022N cable is sounding pretty great on the linear power supply for my DAC.  Strengths are midrange tone, dynamics, elaborate and convincing soundstage, and very clear and tuneful bass. Surprising also is the improvement in timing, more toe taping pace and rhythm.

Now I am looking for a power cord for a tube phono preamp power supply.  What are your current recommendations for that?
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@knownothing, I'm glad to hear that you like the Furutech FP-SO022N cable. That cable works very well on all front-end equipment, therefore, you could go with a second one as it will work very well.
However, it was me I would suggest you go with grannyring's suggestion of the Duelund 12 gauge Polycast 600V wire with Connex carbon fiber barrel and rhodium plated over pure copper conductors. You could use this power cord in either of the two locations (or any location) and you might find that you like the sound of the Duelund 12 gauge Polycast 600V wire better than the Furutech FP-SO022N. 
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knownothing
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Thanks lak.  I will look into grannyring’s recipe for the Duelund power cord.
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