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Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?

As I have apparently overcome my resentment/reticence for power cords, being significant additions in a stereo system, recently, my question is "Are the rumors/statements regarding the notion of significant gains being realized by adding some after market outlets, MYTH or MAGIC?

I'm talking "noticeable" differences, now... not something you have to strain to hear or are system dependent... You know, one of those "Man I wish I had done that a long time ago." sort of things.

Is there an aftermarket outlet that is just flat out good to add to anything, or any system, and no question, as to an improvement being OBTAINED.

I have three dedicated 20 amp circuits, though using the 25 cent Home Depot 15 amp specials, still, as outlets for all the gear.

I'd really like to hear about this aspect. ..no, I haven't gotten past the resentment towards PLC's just yet. Just PC's, and maybe outlets... if you tell me there is an advantage, of course.

Thank you. . . as always
blindjim
bob_bundus
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Obviously none of the above have experienced the amazing revelation of going from a hi-Q industrial / hospital grade $25-level outlet to the Wattgate 381. This resulted in the absolute transformation of my Accuphase system driving ultra sensitive & revealing horns. I'm using a single #10 awg solid copper dedicated AC circuit for the whole rig + Chang Lightspeed line conditioning.
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czbbcl
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I heard a substantial improvement in my CD player when I installed a PS Audio Statement Extreme power cord. I since then installed them in the rest of my sytem with very little if any audible improvement. But I know directionally it was the right thing to do just as I have installed PS Audio Power Ports. If you have three dedicated 20 amp circuits you owe it to yourself to install at a minimum hospital grade outlets. But as I mentioned above I did not hear substantial improvement by installing the Power Ports. But I knew directionally it was the right thing to do to get maximum benefit from my dedicated lines. And besides it was a pretty small investment given the total cost of my system. Just my thoughts.
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76doublebass
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Funny that the posts so far don't state any obvious improvments.I received one Porter Port Outlet,which I plug my Monster Power Conditioner Power strip into as well as my turntable.
The sound quality improvement jumped out on my system big time.
The noise level was substantially reduced.My LP Playback became much,much,quieter.I could hear much better high frequency response.Also due to this the sound stage opened up more.
I already have a lot of RFI issues in my home,but with the Porter Port it stopped it dead in its tracks.I suppose these outlets must be very room,or home dependent depending upon which enviroment it is installed in.
But for my home it made a huge improvement right out the gate.
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czbbcl
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Obviously you are going to get alot of varying opinions concerning this topic. All I can say is try it you may be surprised. Obviously I find this an interesting subject as I keep chiming in. I have heard positive comments about the Wattgate, Porter Ports (cryo'ed hubbell) and PS Audio Power Ports. While others swear by the common old hospital grade outlet such as pass & seymour.

Chuck
blindjim OP
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Porter? Hubbel? Hosp. grade? Cryo'd something or other... I suspect a better build that allows for more pressure at the contact point, and/or better materials in those points makes a good bit of sense. so I'll look into the Hosp. grade recepticals. Can't hurt. It'll take more to put them in than to get them...

Thanks. - jim
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