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I disagree. A cable assembled with rewireable connectors does not itself require certification or a Regulatory Compliance Mark. It is the connectors that must be certified and carry the RCM. On the other hand, cable sets with molded on connectors do require individual certification and an RCM.

What certification are you referring to? The plugs described in the website listing are both certified and the cable used is only required to have an SDoC confirming compliance with the relevant electrical cable Standard. There is no requirement in the Electrical Regulations for the completed cable assembly to also have independent certification if the above conditions are met. Shouldn't we be supporting local manufacturers, not dissing their products with technically unfounded comments.

My understanding is that the complete cord assembly is not required to be certified providing the rewirable plug used has certification to the AS/NZS 3112 standard and the cable used is covered by a Supplier Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) attesting to it complying with the applicable cable type specific Standard. Without knowing what cable they use, they otherwise appear legal to me based on their website descriptions.

Just a heads-up that the Oppo Media Control App is still available from the Amazon store. You will need to install on an older android phone or tablet as the latest version Android OS does not support it. I've installed it on an old Samsung S5 (no SIM card - just wifi) and it works OK. The only thing I can't do is log onto Tidal. I get an error message saying username or password incorrect. I made sure I had logged off Tidal on my desktop PC first, but still no joy. Any suggestions from other Oppo BDP-105 owners or Tidal gurus?

Also looking forward to your results and conclusions Don't get hung up regarding pure copper pin plugs - there's no such beast. Standard pure copper is too soft to machine for this purpose. Most plugs and connectors sold as having copper pins are phosphor bronze alloy (94.8% copper) with a copper plated surface finish. Tellurium copper alloy (99.9% copper) is the best and has the highest conductivity but is less common and very expensive).

I would suggest you support local manufacturers and contact EGM Audio or Sonic Art for your power cable needs. I believe they can custom make to your requirements from their range, and they should also be compliant to the Australian Electrical Safety Standards.

Many members of the Audiogon cables sub-forum rate the Accuphase power cable as being a good performer: Accuphase 40th Anniversary Power Cord (uncertified plug, so use at your own risk). The majority of them in my experience are just fancy sleeved junk.

You are aware that the C19 IEC cord socket is only rated at 16A for use in AU/NZ? A 15A 3pin plug and wall socket would have therefor been adequate.

You can find a selection here at sane prices: https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/iec-connectors/8692890 https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/iec-connectors/8692975 Note the maximum cable diameter they will normally accept is 10mm. I've yet to ever see an audiophile grade version of the male cord mount IEC plug.

A note of caution! The M&K brand plug Puritan supplies on their AU/NZ power cables has no compliance mark or certificate number to indicate it has been tested and certified to AS/NZS 3112 for sale in Australia and New Zealand.

My understanding is that all second-hand electrical appliances (inclusive of power cords) are required to be Tested & Tagged prior to sale by both private and commercial sellers. With respect to new electrical items, the supplier is legally required to supply either Certificate of Approval details or a Suppliers Declaration of Conformity Document (depends on risk classification) when requested by the purchaser.

The Regulations require that a 3 pin plug (a prescribed electrical item) must display the RCM mark OR the Certificate of Approval number. The only catch with the Furutech plug is that the certificate expired in 2019 so may no longer comply.

Just a mention that Shunyata's "copperCONN" style AU/NZ plug is not exclusive to them and is also used by Voodoo, Gigawatt, IsoTEK, and other cable manufacturers. It is sourced from a Taiwanese manufacturer and I have verified it is tested and certified by SAA Approvals to the required Standards for use in Australia and New Zealand.

A good value cable by all reports but be aware that the 3 pin plug they advertise is not AU/NZ Standards compliant as is evident by the lack of insulation on the two phase pins so therefore illegal to sell or use under the Electrical Regulations.

If these electrical products comply with Australian Standards then they will have a Regulatory Compliance Mark (C-tick) or the Compliance/Approval Certificate number embossed or labelled on them. Even the cheapest "Bunnings" power strip has this. Certificate of Compliance/Approval numbers can be verified at: https://equipment.erac.gov.au/Public/ If they do not have the above, then the items are illegal to use or sell in Australia and New Zealand.

Those power boards shown in the link you provided are chinese made items available from Aliexpress for about $100 - $150 each and are not certified or legal for sale in Australia. The "universal socket" versions especially, are Banned items and illegal to sell or use as the live phase is reversed between AU vs US plugs. I doubt that the options available with "Pure-Copper Deep Cryo Treated Australian 3 pin mains socket's" are indeed so, and would advise proof of such before paying $400 for one. I would also ask for the Certificate of Compliance number which the supplier is legally required to provide when requested.

What a rip-off - those look to be Clipsal/PDL panel sockets that can be bought at the local electrical wholesaler for less than $25.00 each. Certainly not audiophile grade. Is it even certified for sale in Australia?

I've got some new Belden 19364 power cables available fitted with certified Au/NZ gold plated plug & IEC connector - same as used by Voodoo, Shunyata & IsoTEK on their Au/NZ version cables. PM me if interested.

If the chassis XLRs are metal and not insulated from the casework there will be potential earth loops if Pin 1 is connected to the XLR earthing tab. Also, it may be necessary to float the XLR cable screen at the amplifier end as this may be the cause of a chassis to chassis earth loop from the preamp. The XLR cable screen carries no signal so does not require connection at both ends. It may not be possible to easily resolve an earth loop when using RCA leads.

Woops... now corrected.

Are your XLR chassis sockets/plugs linked from pin 1 to the socket shell tab? If so, cut this link to prevent any potential earth loop.

The RCA connectors look identical to the cheap ones that Monster Cable used to use - but they had the Monster Cable writing on them.

What's available at your local electrical wholesaler is it! There is no specific "audio grade" power point currently available in Australia or New Zealand that I am aware of. The only readily available AU/NZ compliant rewireable plugs are the Furutech or IsoTek one's at about $150.00 each. EGM Audio and Robertson Audio Cables appear to have their own certified plugs and may sell them individually.

There's lots of discussion on the major audio forums regarding the "reproduction" Nordost Odin 2 and Gold series of power and signal cables currently available on AliExpress and who are the best vendors to buy from. Suggest you have a browse of the various subject threads and judge for yourself.

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