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Game Changing Tweak

I bought a pair of electrical devices called Electraclear from a company called AddPowr. They're simply plugged into an electrical outlet that's shared by your system. I paid under $300 for them and they've boosted my system's fidelity dramatically. In the 1800's,  a physicist and mathematician, Joseph Fourier, delved into the science of harmonics, and now the founder of AddPowr used these equations to increase the signal to noise ratio. (more signal=less noise) His devices act as harmonic resonators. He worked for a high-end audio cable company before focusing on this new range of products.
   I thought that when I first received the Electraclears, the difference would be subtle. To my surprise and delight, it was a stunning change. I was hearing music from the inside out. Cleaner, more dynamic, and a far greater and noticeable improvement than my power conditioner produces.
   I love finding inexpensive audio devices that work. The company makes other products, but I'd recommend a pair of Electraclears to start. 
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ladickinson
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The only interesting thing I noticed from the link is that if you clicked on the "Read Less" hyperlink, a lot of the BS would go away.

"Game changing tweak" is oxymoronic, or maybe just ordinary moronic.  Some hobbies attract Kool-aid drinkers more than others.  Audio is the top of the heap.  Imagine trying to sell something like this to an amateur radio operator.  You couldn't get a vial of snake oil into a ham shack, even with a "free returns" policy - because they understand the technology.    He'll hook the power line up to an oscilloscope and SEE if it makes a difference.  You won't sell him magic liquid to rub on his antenna coax; a mat or little pointy things to set his RF amp on;  or a mic cable that will make his signal punch harder.  Maplewood, crystals, or random weights to set about?  The market would be zero.

I think I'll just change the frequency, Kenneth.

pragmasi
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@millercarbon
my system would degenerate to the point it would be merely clearly superior to theirs.

So no-one's allowed to have an opinion until they've bought every piece of pseudo scientific junk they can lay their hands on but you're able to compare the performance of your system to theirs using only your imagination and absurd sense of superiority. 

something very unusual going on that should make anyone with a lick of sense stand up and go WTF?!?

I agree with this bit... I did say WTF when I saw the rats nest of cables and random pieces of carbon fibre that would be much better employed in an application that suits their material properties (like a bike frame).

This isn't a competition, people came here to be informed... that involves asking questions and challenging the answers. Incidentally if it wasn't for 'sciency guys' you wouldn't have anything to plug your interconnects into.
bartholomew OP
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@ladickinson

A dose of skepticism is healthy and even constructive. You're just a blowhard. The products we're discussing were developed over years of sophisticated research, using all of the instruments that  meter/measure electrical signal.  ADDPowr's approach asks "What has been missed?" in examining the properties of electricity. Turns out that a lot has been overlooked and more insight into its mysteries are sure to come. Your posturing as a debunker is a weak cover for your technical ignorance, and I would wager that you don't have the expertise or talent to design anything of worth.
  I was introduced to ADDPowr by an audiophile who owns the Sorcer by ADDPowr and considers it an essential component in his system. He's set up award winning rooms at audio shows for years.   I trust his audio opinion over yours a thousandfold. 
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mapman
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mapman
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I do not know about the device in question but I have learned from experience over the years that if you are trying to solve a problem it’s best to look for solutions that are well understood. Oh and it often involves science and other things that you learn in school. That’s probably the systems engineer in me talking. Trial and error can work also but usually takes longer and cost more. Sometimes it might never end. Sound familiar?
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