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AC power cables that are not rigid?

Recently moved and am re-setting up my system.  All of my AC power cables are Shunyata of various models and ages.  The problem is that most of them are rigid as heck, creating a routing problem in my new set up.  A couple are black, softer rubber that has some flexibility, or ability to coil to keep organized.  But even those are rather large in diameter, making it difficult and messy.  Not to mention the problem keeping the AC cables away from my audio interconnects.  My situation is made worse as my set up at the old place needed longer AC cables, while my new place needs shorter ones, so I have “extra” lengths to deal with.
 

So can anyone recommend a brand or model of AC cable that is very flexible and easy to route behind my equipment?  The current Shunyata were not the real expensive ones- I bought some new and some used, ranging from $250-$750 each, and would like to stay in the same price range used or new.

Thanks! Bill

meiatflask
willow7
18 posts
 

Cardas cables, especially power, are very easy to bend and rotate. 

sbrownnw
742 posts
 

Volex 17504 10 B1 are nice cables at a very nice price:

The Volex 17504 10 B1 is a high-quality 2-meter (6.6 ft) 14 AWG SJT power cord, featuring a NEMA 5-15P to IEC 60320 C13 connector, rated for 15A at 125VAC. It is strongly recommended for high-power devices, including PCs, monitors, printers, and laboratory equipment, particularly where reliable, robust power delivery is required.

Key Recommendations & Features

  • Best For: High-current electronics, computers, and workstations due to its heavy-duty 14 AWG wire gauge, which is thicker than standard 16 or 18 AWG cables.
  • Compliance: RoHS compliant and generally free of SVHC, ensuring safety standards are met.
  • Reliability: Known as a standard, reliable power cord for both office and industrial applications.

    The Volex 17504 10 B1 is a high-quality 2-meter (6.6 ft) 14 AWG SJT power cord, featuring a NEMA 5-15P to IEC 60320 C13 connector, rated for 15A at 125VAC. It is strongly recommended for high-power devices, including PCs, monitors, printers, and laboratory equipment, particularly where reliable, robust power delivery is required.

I use them with Wiremold power strip L10320.

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jrareform
181 posts
 

I second Cardas cables.  Parsecs will be in your price range.  Definitely more flexible than Shunyata but still thick.  Bonus - they sounded quite a bit better than the Shunyata cables I tried.  I use them on just about everything except my main line 20 amp from Shunyata Gemini PC I use a Theta 20 amp cable.

These may or may not work for you but I definitely find them more flexible than Shunyata cabling

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audphile1
7,832 posts
 

@meiatflask best budget power cord I have tried is 

Audience Forte f3. TWL Seven is great too especially for the amps. 
Both, in my opinion, are better than Purist classic or ultimate. 
If you want really nice cable Kimber PK14 Ascent for the source and PK10 Ascent for amps are hard to beat. 

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kirkwallace
280 posts
 

@meiatflask , sorry, i have no experience with the Puritan Classic. I got the Ultimate as package with the PSM 156 on sale. 

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