bmwm3cs
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I lost my powercable for my VH4. Does it matter which replacement I use?
I lost my powercable for my VH4. Does it matter which replacement I use?
Peter Diezel
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Use a good one with 3 x 2,5mm copper
bmwm3cs
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Where can i find one with that thickness? I have a bunch of em but I have no idea what their specs are. How would this work? - https://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=330893
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ACY
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Standard power cables like used with pc´s are way thinner. 3 x 2,5 (Peter´s been talking about mm´s! - so that´s about 0,098425197 inch) is here in germany often used on heavy duty "man machines"! 
I guess that´s the kind of cable "Tim Taylor" would use for his Xmas lighting!
"More power!"
Believe it or not, but the thicker cables do sound way better than the pc cables. I do not know, wether this is reproduceable in US with 110V and 60hz. Just give it a try! But do not buy these expensive hifi power cables, there´s no need for buying these. And if Olaf is reading this: "No discussion!" Better come over to my place!!!!!
cheers, "ACY"
I guess that´s the kind of cable "Tim Taylor" would use for his Xmas lighting!
"More power!"Believe it or not, but the thicker cables do sound way better than the pc cables. I do not know, wether this is reproduceable in US with 110V and 60hz. Just give it a try! But do not buy these expensive hifi power cables, there´s no need for buying these. And if Olaf is reading this: "No discussion!" Better come over to my place!!!!!
cheers, "ACY"
oeatschie
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bmwm3cs":10y4w9m3 said:
The link to the cable shows a AWG 18 cable which is quite thin for this use. I would suggest a cable at about AWG 15 which is sufficient for this kind of guitar amp. It dependends a bit on your settings and the volume you play. But for the meantime take a power cable from another amp you already have and look for better alternatives if you're experience problems.
The cable suggested by Peter (about AWG 13) is commmonly used for cookers or maybe launch pads
P.S. Size matters for cables. Plus magic drilling and some voodoo.
Oeatschie
bmwm3cs
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Thanks for the advice Oeatschie. That helped me out alot.
oeatschie":1z78qgre said:bmwm3cs":1z78qgre said:
The link to the cable shows a AWG 18 cable which is quite thin for this use. I would suggest a cable at about AWG 15 which is sufficient for this kind of guitar amp. It dependends a bit on your settings and the volume you play. But for the meantime take a power cable from another amp you already have and look for better alternatives if you're experience problems.
The cable suggested by Peter (about AWG 13) is commmonly used for cookers or maybe launch pads
P.S. Size matters for cables. Plus magic drilling and some voodoo.
Oeatschie
bmwm3cs
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I know this is expensive and im not a fan of monster but do you guys know the thinckness rating on this? This has gotta be at least AWG 16 right?
Link:
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=331696
Link:
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=331696
Hey_bert_whtcha_doin_bert
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I've got one of those if you want to buy it. Say 50 bucks. Let me know.
Peter Diezel
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oeatschie":gtrpvfga said:bmwm3cs":gtrpvfga said:
The link to the cable shows a AWG 18 cable which is quite thin for this use. I would suggest a cable at about AWG 15 which is sufficient for this kind of guitar amp. It dependends a bit on your settings and the volume you play. But for the meantime take a power cable from another amp you already have and look for better alternatives if you're experience problems.
The cable suggested by Peter (about AWG 13) is commmonly used for cookers or maybe launch pads
P.S. Size matters for cables. Plus magic drilling and some voodoo.
Oeatschie
Ich meine das Kabel für den George Foreman Gedächtnisgrill
oeatschie
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bmwm3cs":33weiaz2 said:
This cable hasn't got any specs unless that it has gold contacts, selected copper from the finest copper mines in the world and manufactured by the world master class of electronic engineers. But I am sure that it fits for your needs (keep an eye on it before, during and after gigs - they may not steal your guitar but the cable). On the other hand it is made for HiFi stuff and not guitar amps (which in my opinion don't need those specs - it's all gone if you're connecting a single coil strat and listen to the neon lamps in the club) but if you're feeling fine with it.....it's available at Amazon for 67$.
For your reassurance some technical data about those cables:
0.75 mm^2 --> AWG 18 --> current 12 A --> good for up to 1300 W at 110 V
1.5 mm^2 --> AWG 15 --> current 18 A --> up to 2000 W 110 V
2.5 mm^2 --> AWG 13 --> current 26 A --> up to 2800 W at 110 V
You see that all those cables cope with your VH4 (4 W output, power consumption maybe some 400 W).
...and now I go to the rehearsal room to rock on with my Herbert (connected via a personally hand selected and presented by the master himself 0.75 mm^2 cable)
P.S. If you think to improve sound then invest in a good instrument cable - this is where most of the interferences and noise and frequency damping actually happen. So don't think to much of the power cable in terms of sound.
bmwm3cs
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oeatschie":1yr7c7st said:bmwm3cs":1yr7c7st said:
This cable hasn't got any specs unless that it has gold contacts, selected copper from the finest copper mines in the world and manufactured by the world master class of electronic engineers. But I am sure that it fits for your needs (keep an eye on it before, during and after gigs - they may not steal your guitar but the cable). On the other hand it is made for HiFi stuff and not guitar amps (which in my opinion don't need those specs - it's all gone if you're connecting a single coil strat and listen to the neon lamps in the club) but if you're feeling fine with it.....it's available at Amazon for 67$.
For your reassurance some technical data about those cables:
0.75 mm^2 --> AWG 18 --> current 12 A --> good for up to 1300 W at 110 V
1.5 mm^2 --> AWG 15 --> current 18 A --> up to 2000 W 110 V
2.5 mm^2 --> AWG 13 --> current 26 A --> up to 2800 W at 110 V
You see that all those cables cope with your VH4 (4 W output, power consumption maybe some 400 W).
...and now I go to the rehearsal room to rock on with my Herbert (connected via a personally hand selected and presented by the master himself 0.75 mm^2 cable)
P.S. If you think to improve sound then invest in a good instrument cable - this is where most of the interferences and noise and frequency damping actually happen. So don't think to much of the power cable in terms of sound.
I noticed a diffrence between the two power cables instantly. The 12 AWG I use now is louder and has more pronounced bass than the 18 AWG. I wasn't sure if it would make a diffrence but I can assure you it does.