Is this a powerlink cable?

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MJBeo Posted: Tue, Sep 19 2017 4:54 PM

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Hi all, I bought a bunch of MCL cables from ebay, and there is one 6-core cable that was used as a MCL extension cable between two wall plugs. Would I be able to use this as a MK 2 powerlink cable?

Alternatively, would a MCL cable work as a powerlink MK2 cable if I connect a DIN8 plug? The only difference between the two cables that I can see in the MCL handbook is the additional shielding around the left and right signal. I did not want to open one of my powerlink cables to check the inside.

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Steve at Sounds Heavenly replied on Tue, Sep 19 2017 6:08 PM

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Hi MJBeo,

That looks like it could be caravan/trailer lighting cable connected to an 8 pin DIN plug!  It may function for Powerlink (depending on how it is installed), but there doesn't appear to be adequate shielding around any of the wires for audio use.

I can provide the correctly shielded Powerlink cables if you want to be sure of good sound:-

http://soundsheavenly.com/44-powerlink-8-pin-din-connection

Kind regards, Steve

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MJBeo replied on Tue, Sep 19 2017 6:13 PM

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Thanks Steve for the quick reply!