Van Den Hul Mainstream Hybrid BS 16A Power Cord

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Until recently this was viewed as a great power cord but too expensive at £400. But Van Den Hul recently reduced the RRP to £350 and it now represents better value for money for a top end power cord. The Van Den Hul Mainstream Hybrid makes substantial improvements to high end systems.

Van Den Hul Mainstream Hybrid BS 16A Power Cord Details:

Cable Type: Screened 7 core
Conductor Material: HYBRID: High purity dense Silver coated high purity OFC + Linear Structured Carbon saturated layer(s)
Design Purpose/Application Area(s): Low noise AC power distribution cable for high-end audio, video and professional equipment use.
Eff. Conductor Ø/Eq. AWG No./Strands: Cores: 0.56 mm² / AWG 19.6 / 7
Ground: 1.69 mm² / ~AWG 15 / 84
Screen: 5.07 mm² / ~AWG 10 / 252
External Diameter: 12.5mm
Resistance 20 °C / 68 °F: Cores: 3.0 Ohm/100m
Three cores combined = Lead or Neutral: 1.0 Ohm/100m
Ground: 1.0 Ohm/100m
Screen: 0.34 Ohm/100m
Insulation / Dielectric Strength / Test Voltage: Cores: HULLIFLEX 4; Jacket: HULLIFLEX 4 / 750 Vrms min. / 5 kV
Connector Type: Van Den Hul large IEC320/C15 type 15 amp IEC power connector; Both mounted on ordered lengths
Jacket Colour: Gold tone

Five Stars What HiFi Nov 2004: "A gargantuan drop in price makes this lead one of the singularly most effectives upgrades in the hi-fi world."

What HiFi 2004 Awards - Best Mains Lead Over £100 "This comes heartily recommended for it's absolute all-round performance."

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Van Den Hul Mainstream Hybrid BS 16A Power Cord

Author:

Michael Robinson 2

'EXCELLENT; A GENUINE UPGRADE'

Strengths:

Offers greater depth, more body to sound with increased separation between instruments. Helps unravel complex orchestral works and enhanced the base, trble and mid range, improving upon an already very well reviewed mains cable that up to then had seemed to be doing a good job

Weaknesses:

None

Overall:

A fine cable that makes a nonsense of those luddite claims that upgrading your cables makes no difference

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Van Den Hul Mainstream Hybrid BS 16A Power Cord

Author:

Andrew Bratt

'ONE OF THE VERY BEST MAINS CABLES!'

Strengths:

Cleaner, more precise sound with "blacker" background to the music. Deeper bass, clearer midrange and treble

Weaknesses:

None

Overall:

I was amazed by the difference the Mainstream made. I was already using award winning RA cables and the Mainstream simply took performance to another level! Just one thing to be aware of...this cable is very thick and heavy, so if hiding it is high on your list of priorities, it may not be the one for you.

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Van Den Hul Mainstream Hybrid BS 16A Power Cord

Author:

Stephen Smith

'WAS AMAZED BY THE DIFFERENCE IT MADE'

Strengths:

Really made sound from Linn Unidisk crisper especially at higher end of range.

Weaknesses:

Price

Overall:

Great cable but not cheap - I haven't tried alternatives

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Van Den Hul Mainstream Hybrid BS 16A Power Cord

Author:

Mike Stringer

'FANTASTIC'

Strengths:

Huge soundstage with masses of detail-it really makes a big difference to clarity and extension with even tonality. When used with a big power amp, you can feel the power being let throught the cable unrestricted.

Weaknesses:

Highlights flaws in many CD recordings, with clicks and pops being heard on some poor discs. Tested at £190 (via Hificables)

Overall:

Brilliant in mid-range, outstanding in higher end kit. It is overkill for budget systems-a Powerkord or Stratus 5 is better matched.

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Van Den Hul Mainstream Hybrid BS 16A Power Cord

Author:

'Really good but the price is ridiculous'

Strengths:

Detailed. As good as any mains cable I've heard and only challenged by the new Nordost.

Weaknesses:

The price.

Overall:

The only cable that really comes close is the new generation Nordost. Bear in mind that you can get it much cheaper on the internet and on the continent. Prices off the roll can be a low as £50 per metre so why are we charged so much in the UK? If you do manage to find a supplier to sell it to you cheaply off the roll, bear in mind that it's a difficult one to terminate.

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