[poseidonsvoice]

Iron Lung Jelly Fish Power Cords: Just $29.




Best,
Anand.

[S Clark]

I have a pair that look exactly like these that I picked up on ebay with the same description.  I am relatively sure that they are the same plug.  Honestly, I could hear little improvement over stock with them, and they certainly don't compete with the Electracables 7 PC that I have on my cdp. 
Sorry, but I can't recommend them, even at that price.  However, as always, someone else may have a different experience. 

[roscoeiii]

The Iron Lung Jellyfish sure fared well in the Headfi power cable shootout. Link:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f21/its-done-power-cord-shoot-out-22-power-cords-reviewed-219202/

[TheChairGuy]

I like these - had 'em for a few years.

I really try to stay away from sonic comparisons with wires...but, as many components have IEC jacks, you need some kind of accessory cables to use and these are inexpensive as aftermarket cables go.

First off, they are all hospital grade so they're built pretty hardy.  14ga wiring means they are flexible and don't weigh a ton and the connectors are small and light (and make a tight fit)...so they pop out at any time when you least expect or want them to.

Assuming you don't live next to a TV tower, the fact that they are unshielded shouldn't matter much 

John

[S Clark]

The Iron Lung Jellyfish sure fared well in the Headfi power cable shootout. Link:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f21/its-done-power-cord-shoot-out-22-power-cords-reviewed-219202/

Yes, I read that review as well.  All I can say is that it offered no noticeable improvement in my system over stock power cords.  The Electracable 7 made a very large difference in detail, imaging, and spacing of instruments and notes.  Of course, the advantage of the Iron Lung cable is that it doesn't cost much to try it.  It may work well in a different system. 
John, what are you using them on?

[poseidonsvoice]

ElectraCable B-7 starts at a $300 price range.

I agree with John, I certainly don't want to start a war Basically if you are in the price range for:

1. Belden 19364/DIY cable/Bob Crump Asylum Power cord
2. Pangea 14 gauge power cord

then this Iron Lung Jelly Fish fella is an option to try too. I think Element Power cords, and Signal Cable's Magic Power cord (both at about $49-$59) are at a higher price range and may be a different performance range. I will say that Signal's Magic Power cord is better than my Belden 19364 with Marinco connectors on both ends. But that could be explained by the fact that one uses (3) 10 gauge wires while the other uses (3) 14 gauge wires or thereabouts.

Basically if you don't mind molded ends for your power cable and can't spend much at all, the Iron Lung Jelly Fish is an option.

YMMV,

Anand.

[S Clark]

Oh, there is no war being started here.  I agree that the two pc are in different classes.  I also think that for $29 you don't have much to lose with the Iron Lung pc.  They just didn't perform as well in my system as I had hoped considering the reviews.  Actually I still have them powering amps in the bedroom.  Nice, flexible cables- just little audible improvement in my case.  I am however curious to hear what John has done with them (or anyone else that is using them).  Perhaps I may not be getting all there is out of them.

[TheChairGuy]

I am however curious to hear what John has done with them (or anyone else that is using them).  Perhaps I may not be getting all there is out of them.

Again, I smartly stay away from sonic comparisons as I've never been able to replicate any benefits for one over another reliably.

Most recently (now) I use one of the Iron Lung Jellyfish on my Pioneer SX-A9-J preamp/tuner that serves as control center for my system...and the other one is used on my Cambridge DVD-99 digital player.

That's it - I got two...I think I paid all of $49 with shipping from Bizzy Bee Audio a few years ago for them.

John

[Jon L]

(Top To Bottom)
Volex 17604 (original brass blades, 14 AWG shielded)
Volex 17504 (new, 14 AWG unshielded)
Volex 17514 (new, 16 AWG unshielded)

18 AWG shielded (looks very similar to original Volex with brass blades)
18 AWG unshielded (your "throwaway" computer cord)

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I suspect the unshielded 14 AWG Iron Lung sounds similar to the Volex 14 AWG unshielded, which sounds way more sparkly and extended on top compared to original Volex 17604 (brass blades, shielded). 

Most of these cords *can* sound quite good in right applications, i.e. one cord sounds horrible on amps but beats all others on DAC, for example.  Good things is all these cost very little money to buy and try.  Used with experimentation, one can wire the entire system with an assortment of these with excellent results, possibly even better results than a few "audiophile" cords thrown in without careful experimentation.



(From Top To Bottom)
Bolder Power cord (not DIY but that performance/price spirit is there)
DIY cord using copper foil from unrolled Alpha Core inductor
DIY mil-spec silver-plated copper in teflon, with shield added. 
Asylum Cord with Belden 19364
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Sensible DIY cords can yield great results with little $$ invested.  Kudos to all those ribbon power cord makers; it sure is a pain in the arse to make these suckers.  I usually hate silver-plated copper for signal applications, but they seem to have a special something for power applications, especially with shield added. 

P.S. Only thing I'm missing is the new Volex 17604 (shielded, no brass blade) to compare to the old 17604.  Kind of hate to place an order for one cord, so if anyone has one and trade/swap with something, let me know..

[jkelly]

I love my Jelly Fish cords and prefer them to some much more expensive
cords because of the detail, 3d imaging, extended highs and width of
soundstage.  I currently use them in my systems.

I think I got them 2 for $29 when I purchased.

(edit: added width of soundstage)

[decal]

These are just hospital grade cords that can be bought at lots of places.There is nothing special about them.

[poseidonsvoice]

These are just hospital grade cords that can be bought at lots of places.There is nothing special about them.

Indeed they are hospital grade as the original link shows. Whether they are special or not depends on the client and component I guess 

Personally, I think it's cool they exist. But I would probably try them on a secondary system first, or even for testing some of my projects on the bench.

Anand.

[ossidian]

[Letitroll98]

Thanks for the pics, any description to go with them? 

An off topic aside, I was shocked as I scrolled down and saw the post from TheChairGuy, it was like seeing a ghost.

[WireNut]

Thanks for the pics, any description to go with them? 

An off topic aside, I was shocked as I scrolled down and saw the post from TheChairGuy, it was like seeing a ghost.

Same here, He had a passion for audio like I do. He is missed by all.

Those cables look similar to Bob Crumps Asylum power cord.

http://www.audiotweaks.com/diy/bobcrump_pc/page01.htm

I'm always in the market for a better cable. I use 6 of Bob's Cords. Could the Iron Lung Jelly Fish Power Cord be better?

[Poultrygeist]

The Iron lung Jelly Fish cords are Quail hospital grade cords with a mark up. I believe you have to buy in quantity.

http://www.quail.com/C-48/Power-Cords-Hospital-Grade-Power-Cords-Cords-with-Two-Ends.aspx

[wushuliu]

At this point I believe one is better off buying VHAudio wire and slap on the $10 copper power plugs from China on ebay.  Things have come a long way since the Iron Lung of 10 years ago.