Pangea AC-9 Power Cord

**Zero** · 03-24-2010 12:54 PM

So, the other day I decided to browse the Audio Advisor site just to check out the latest and greatest. As per usual, it didn't take long for my wallet found itself in the all too familiar "open" position. After minutes of browsing, I decided to order a few power cords from a relatively new brand (Pangea). The price seemed right, and I figure, with a solid 30 day trial period - there isn't much to lose on the deal.

Well, I just got the power cords in yesterday, and although I haven't had the opportunity to give them a long listen, I must say that I am extremely impressed with the build quality of these beasts! Initial listening impressions are positive as well. Anyways, it seems like this may be something worth checking out. The build quality is there, and the price seems more than fair. Just follow da link and see em' for yourself:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGAC9

And for some real world pics, here ya go:

edit: Yes, the AC-9 is attacking me in the pic!

**heiney9** · 03-24-2010 12:59 PM

Look forward to hearing your impressions as I've been there about a dozen times ready to pull the trigger, but because of lack of decent feedback I was hesitant.

They look nice and I've read about the "killer" build quality, but not a whole lot from people who's listening impressions I would trust as being 100% unbiased. Please, burn them in and give them a long listen and give us your impressions.

H9

**NotaSuv** · 03-24-2010 01:07 PM

bought 2 of them about a month ago and very happy...again I am not one to use those audio buzz words, but for me the sound was a bit more detailed and cleaner sounding than the Signal MagicPower PC's that were replaced

**heiney9** · 03-24-2010 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by NotaSuv

bought 2 of them about a month ago and very happy...again I am not one to use those audio buzz words, but for me the sound was a bit more detailed and cleaner sounding than the Signal MagicPower PC's that were replaced

Good to know. I just bought (3) used 3M MIT Z power cables, but I need a couple more for the office rig so I might pull the trigger on the Pangea's.

H9

P.s. A little better than the Signal's is a pretty good thing, as those are nice to begin with ;)

**venomclan** · 03-24-2010 01:23 PM

They seem to like them a lot at Audiocircle.

**NotaSuv** · 03-24-2010 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by heiney9

Good to know. I just bought (3) used 3M MIT Z power cables, but I need a couple more for the office rig so I might pull the trigger on the Pangea's.

H9

P.s. A little better than the Signal's is a pretty good thing, as those are nice to begin with ;)

I was very happy with the Signals until I heard these locally... think you will be quite happy with these....

**madmax** · 03-24-2010 01:44 PM

I plan on picking up a few as soon as I get home and do a head count on what I currently have. Thanks for the heads up!
madmax

**ViperZ** · 03-24-2010 01:54 PM

Very good price indeed.

**heiney9** · 03-24-2010 01:54 PM

To piggyback my earlier post it seems the word is getting out as both Cable Asylum and Headfi have some user threads. A few months ago when I was looking there didn't seem to be very many user impressions.

As soon as I see what I owe Uncle Sam; I'll be finishing out what I need using Pangea cords.

H9

**Face** · 03-24-2010 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by heiney9

As soon as I see what I owe Uncle Sam; I'll be finishing out what I need using Pangea cords.

H9

If there's any left. :D

Speaking of, where are my returns already?!

Sean, are you even old enough to drink?

**W WALDECKER** · 03-24-2010 07:46 PM

Ive been running the AC-9 on the power amp and the AC-14's on the CDP and the Preamplifier for about two weeks. very nice

**pearsall001** · 03-24-2010 09:33 PM

I've had them in my system for quite awhile now...tickled pink with their performance & superb build quality. If you look on the PC Audio web site & read up on their power cables, Jay's name comes up quite often & how his patents are put into play with the PC top of the line PC's. Apparently Jay has quite a lot of patents on cable geomentry & design & is well respected in the field. For the price they're a no-brainer.

**WastelandWand'r** · 03-24-2010 09:56 PM

Saw these in their catalog. If anything they are impressively large and sure to impress. They would look so much nicer on then the stock ugly ones I have.

I believe Geoff727 listed them in his equipment signature and he may have some comment.
Geoff????
Nathan

**Cpyder** · 03-24-2010 10:22 PM

I'd love to hear what you think. I've always been on the fence about audible improvements with power cables. Please try to be as objective as possible. Try switching back and forth with your old cable to see if you can hear definite differences.

**PSOVLSK** · 03-25-2010 12:04 AM

Da** It. You guys are going to end up costing me $100. I've almost ordered a couple of these since I got the catalog a few weeks ago and you're pushing me over the edge.

**praedet** · 03-25-2010 12:43 AM

I'm new to the PC stuff, so please forgive the noob question.

My preamp only has a 2 prong connection at the back, and my amp has a 3-prong where they are all sideways...

How do I get cords for those?

**Face** · 03-25-2010 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by praedet

My preamp only has a 2 prong connection at the back

Like this, a C7? http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...-8&sa=N&tab=wi

Originally Posted by praedet

my amp has a 3-prong where they are all sideways...

20amp IEC?
http://images.google.com/images?um=1..._rfai=&start=0

**concealer404** · 03-25-2010 01:09 PM

I've been itching over these for a bit now.... Zero, it's all on you! You'll be my deciding factor. :D

**DMara** · 03-25-2010 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Face

Like this, a C7? http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...-8&sa=N&tab=wi

20amp IEC?
http://images.google.com/images?um=1..._rfai=&start=0

Face, what about the Denon AVR-2808ci power cord? What type is this?:

**polkatese** · 03-25-2010 01:25 PM

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...Ropp62A9DDrIAM

Euro plug?

**PSOVLSK** · 03-25-2010 01:49 PM

Don't overlook the fact that you can buy a 3-pack of 1m or 1.5m for a little bit of a discount.

**Face** · 03-25-2010 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by DMara

Face, what about the Denon AVR-2808ci power cord? What type is this?

Standard 15amp IEC.

**DMara** · 03-25-2010 07:31 PM

Buying directly from Audio Advisor requires to spend at least $200 to get free shipping. However, you can get free shipping no matter how much if buying via Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=...qid=1269559742

**bopicasso** · 03-26-2010 12:24 AM

Would the AC-9 be a good upgrade for the pioneer elite 21txh??? I think the female end is only a 2 prong.

**bopicasso** · 03-26-2010 12:54 AM

I was going to order a C9 cable from BPT for my B&k but decided to try the pangea instead for half the price.
Im also going to try out the AC-14 for my ps3.
I would love to find a similar cable for my pioneer 21txh. But I dont think either pangea cables will work for it.
Any recomendations??

**RuSsMaN** · 03-26-2010 02:02 AM

Sean, I'm not going to do it, or have any part in it, or even think about condoning it - but that picture WILL be photoshopped, and it's going to be ugly.

That being said, I'm in the power cord camp, but to a degree. I buy and use big hunks of copper, with high quality connectors, that's all I look for - deliver the voltage, period. That Pangea seems to fit the bill.

Cheers,
Russ

PS - Are you still in mom's basement? Gotta move bro, gotta move. Nice Speakers.

**Zero** · 03-26-2010 02:03 PM

Russ,

Hindsight is a bitch. Had I considered the wonders of photoshop, I would have closed my eyes and opened my mouth just a little..

All,

Well, it looks like I won't have a chance to report on the Pangea's. Why? Because my dumb ass didn't calculate how thick these cables would be. In short, I can't even work them. Oh well. Back in the box they go.

**bopicasso** · 03-26-2010 05:30 PM

Well I have a AC9 and AC14 taking a road trip with fedex from audio advisor to my house. The ac9 will be used with my b&K and the ac14 with my ps3 and my pioneer vsx-21txh to see which gives better results for music.

**rcrook317** · 03-26-2010 05:43 PM

been debating the ac-9 for like 2 mnths for my emo.for looks its great but dont think most audio companies would send subpar cables w/ there ampos to begin w.

But for 65 bucks u cant go wrong just on the fence if im gonna actually hear a difference in sound or spend 65 bucks so i can say"hey man look back there at that f*ckin huge cable!"

**bopicasso** · 03-26-2010 06:32 PM

I have a balanced power technologies c9 power cable and switched it with the b&k factory cable and noticed a difference. tighter bass. But I use the C9 for my Clean power center and the c9 cable is 150 dollars. So im hoping the pangea is as good as the bpt, or im sending it back before my month trial is up.

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