[realmaximus]

To those of you that aren't believers in modified, aftermarket powercords, answer this question:
Have you tried them, and actually taken the time to test and compare them? If so, how many different PCs did you try before giving up? There are SO many GREAT products and far more BAD. If you haven't tried numerous different PCs, and its all conjecture, then why solidify an opinion without first hand experience?

Myself and several other friends have noticed HUGE performance increases in using high grade PCs, as well as speaker cables and interconnects. We don't stand alone. Many thousands of other people swear by their aftermarket cables as well. Myself and friends alone have tried more than a dozen different powercords over the years, and each one has its own sonic characteristics. Some produce a larger soundstage. Other PCs produce a more forward or a more layed back sound. Other PCs provide a much quicker response with greater attack, often more accurate, removing veils that are present with the stock PC. By trying different aftermarket cables, you can custom tailor the sound to fit your ears precisely. Its a beautiful thing.

For those of you that can't hear the difference, maybe its a blessing, you won't find a need to spend the extra money! LOL!

 

[realmaximus]

Kevin, I agree that swapping out your 99cent outlet for a high quality one will improve your sound. In my experience, not nearly as much as the "right" powercord however. I noticed a slight improvement in swapping my cheap receptacle out, but noticed HUGE improvements by switching from stock powecord to either PS Audio's Plus or Statement pcs. The bass impact is night and day. There is no way you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. You would seriously need to be partially deaf not to notice (no disrespect intended).

So, those of you that still don't believe it, thinking its a placebo effect, do yourself a favor and invest in a PS Audio xtreme Plus or Statement pc. The difference is remarkable. The only weakness to these powercords is the transients are sluggish. You will notice this pc is more layed back, the vocals are less centered. On the otherhand, the L-10 or L-9 made from litz copper, by BPT's Chris Hoff is brilliant. This is the quickest most accurate pc I have ever experienced, hence the result of me owning 3 of them. There is no bass impact with these however. I have 3 L-10s, one for my power conditioner, one for my receiver and one for my player. My music is simply more real, more alive with these pcs in place. No question about it.

I have tried these pcs on many different pieces of equipment, always noticing a difference, an improvement in virtually every situation. I admit I have owned other pcs that made very little difference. This is why I asked the nay sayers earlier, how many different pcs have you tried?

As far as the thinking, "you're only as good as your weakest link", I somewhat agree with that. Its true you will be limited in fully achieving your maximum potential, if only one or two of your pieces have the pcs, the interconnects, the speaker cable, the power conditioner, etc. However in response to that statement, it was best said by an audio mixing engineer I crossed paths with... Imagine your pieces of equipment and their respective cabling as dirty glass window panes. If you have say, three pieces of equipment (3 dirty windows), and you only clean one the panes of glass, what you are looking through is still difficult to see, but your site will noticeably improve with only two dirty panes remaining. If you were to clean two panes of glass, it will still be difficult to fully see what is on the other side, but your vision will be much improved. If you however clean ALL three of the panes of glass, your vision will be dramatically improved and you will be able to see everything perfectly clear.

This is the perfect analogy. Yes, until you've replaced every weakness in your arrangement, maximum benefit will not be reached, however every weak component or cable that is replaced brings you that much closer to perfection!

The pcs I have listed above have in some cases, shown greater impact than switching out some cd or dvd players, or even speakers for that matter! Every situation is different, as everyone has different equipment, combinations of gear, and different room dynamics. However, with an open mind, I do not believe anyone wouldn't hear some difference with those pcs I have listed above.

Best regards to all!
Rob :yay2: