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Best Bang for the $$$ AC Power Connectors?

I'm planning on making some power cables with DH Labs Red Wave Cable. I've made many cables before but none for audio purposes. So I'm lost on what connectors to use. I'd like to keep the cost down to $100+/- for both.But I suspect $150 is more realistic for reasonably good connectors. DH Labs has some for $70 apiece. Oyaide are more like $120 apiece.I love their R1 outlet.  Furutech, the sky's the limit. Then there's Sonarquest. After reading older threads, Duster seems to poo poo the Chinese made ends. Their most expensive is $122 for both ends. I'd prefer gold plated but I'm open to suggestions. Am I missing one? How about Viborg 512's I'm open for suggestions. FWIW, Im planning to make 3 cables. Any help is appreciated.

artemus_5
pynkfloydd
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My favorite connectors so far are the Oyaide Armored series - AC-004/AP-004.  The only real downside is that they're only available in Japan, so need to order them through eBay.  The 004 series have the same plating as the M1/F1, in a much less expensive package. 

IeGO aren't bad either, but are pricey for what they are.  I much prefer these to Furutech.  

 

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danmar123
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I too love Furutech's products. Recently I purchased a used Kimber Kable PT 14 Ascent PC @ 2m, cut it in half & used the Wattgate Evolution plugs that the cable was built with. These things are built like a tank! I especially like the Allen key socket, held like a charm.yes

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audphile1
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wattgate WG 330 AU evo (gold) or Furutech base unplated copper. 
Use high quality outlets as well. 
I clean connectors once or twice a year with deoxit. Takes minutes. Set a reminder on your phone. 

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artemus_5 OP
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Any thoughts on Furutech's NCF tech or the F1-15 NCF IEC connector? Some say it's a best value but what Male plug would you use with it? FWIW I am leaning in the direction of the F1-11 au (gold). I know the copper gets high marks but what of the gold? I'm trying to stay away from Rhodium because my system tilts towards midrange glare on bad recordings. There's not many of them but every now & then one gets played. .I'm pretty satisfied with my system as is. But i think the PC's going to the Deep Core & Power Conditioner might be upgraded which is my purpose for going towards the DH Labs Red Wave PC's. I'll probably do one for the amp also. Any thoughts?

 

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