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Why does better power = better sound?

Why does improving power quality improve sound quality?

I’m not asking to start an argument about power cords or wall outlets. Please let’s not go there. I’m asking because I’m hoping to learn some technical explanations for the effects of power quality on sound quality. I think I already understand how…

1. greater current availability = greater dynamic range
2. reduction of RFI/EMI = better signal to noise ratio

…but what about these…

3. ???????? = greater perceived resolution
4. ???????? = more realistic instrument timbres
5. ???????? = more precise imaging

Are differences in resolution, instrument timbres, imaging, etc. somehow reducible to current availability and/or powerline noise? If so, HOW are they reducible?

Again, I’m hoping to get into technical specifics, not polemical generalities.

Thanks in advance.

Bryon
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raks
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Byroncunningham... I've followed your journey with great interest.

Mapman... I fully understand what you mean about "pulling the trigger". For me it was a hard decision to buy the aR6-TS versus buying a better 2 channel amp to replace my 5 channel Theta Intrepid Amp. In this case, I made the right choice.
raks
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I think what we’re doing here is redefining the meaning of the term “source component” from turntables/cartridges and CDP’s/DAC’s to power line conditioning components, and rightly so.

Reading this thread convinced me that if I wanted my system to “always” sound as good as… like at night… that I had to feed it cleaner power to begin with. Because my system already included a dedicated 20 amp circuit, Oyaide R-1 Receptacles with WPC-Z Faceplates, and last but certainly not least an Audience adeptResponse aR6 Power Conditioner, it’s not as if up to this point that I was l ignoring the power source.

Sooooooooooooo, I once again opened my wallet and purchased an Audience adeptResponse aR6-TS Power Conditioner. Those who have read my posts know that I don’t glorify or gush over the attributes of one piece of equipment over another, but the Audience aR6-TS is an exception.

With the Audience aR6-TS in my system, it’s as if I can walk through my speakers and literally shake hands with the musicians. If I ever get the opportunity to meet John McDonald, I’d give him a standing ovation.
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