Thanks Nonoise. I agree that AC power is dirty. I have invested $100,000+ over the years in cleaning up power in Ultra High Resolution Gamma Spectroscopy. I have seen the results first hand and I have the statistics that can back this up (un-filtered vs filtered spectral data). What I have not found is statistics relating to the use of $2000+ Power Cables, and how they make an observable sonic difference.
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@grunge1000 In regards to $2000 PCs, I think you'll find most here, me included, in thinking it's overkill. I've only spent as much as $500 for some PCs and found easily discernible differences and at that point, called it a day and just listened from there on out. The old law of diminishing returns held sway over me and I don't regret not looking further into it. But bog stock PCs just don't cut it for me. All the best, |
1. I don’t even know if you have a system 2. It’s clear you haven’t tried any power cords other than stock if you have a system at all 3. Science has been wrong on many occasions but that’s not the point 4. How do you measure details, clarity, precision of imaging, soundstage depth, height and width with an oscilloscope…please enlighten me what measurements define these aspects of listening experience? Can human hearing and interpretation of what we hear by our brains when it comes to tone, what we define as perfect sound, be measured by oscilloscope? Two different power amplifiers with the same measurements will sound different when compared. Same goes for DACs. But when you measure at the output they measure the same. I already explained the components and cables ecosystem where EMI and RFI impact performance of the components plus each component will pollute the AC line. I’m not here to prove anything to you. It appears you’re not willing to give this any consideration. So from where I’m standing, this conversation is over. Enjoy what you have. But if and when you eventually crawl from under that rock you may discover you’ve been wrong all along. Take care. |
@grunge1000, large scale statistical tests of audio differences are extremely difficult to organise and audio manufacturers are not pharmaceutical companies whose budgets and regulatory environment require them. I'm not sure of you are drawing inferences or conclusions from your statement in regard to the absence of tests, but to the extent you are, the absence of tests is simply a statement of fact. It doesn't prove or imply anything about the sonic effects of power cords. |
