PS Audio Power Port vs. Hubbell/Leviton

Ernie, the best IEC's that we've found came on a YBA Diamond power cord. I've never been able to find out who made them for YBA though. Much more contact area and sturdier overall. I forgot about this as i was checking into it, but i've got SO many projects going on, some things fall by the wayside until i get back around to them.

By the way, i did not forget about you and our conversation about the sniffer / power cords / PLC's. I haven't been able to make much progress on that one yet, but as soon as i do, i'll let you know. Sorry for not getting back to you. Sean
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Stay away from Leviton HG...they somehow deteriorate sonically over time. I was left for 6 months trying to find the source of an upper-mid resonance. Who would have thought it was an outlet...but it was.

Anyhow, I converted my 3 outlets to FIM and they are very, very good. No power conditioning needed. Very smooth (analog) and dynamic sound for my SS system. I spoke with Galen and while he hasn't done direct comparisons with the other brands, he does claim he hears more positive remarks from those customers using FIM. Bias? Not sure. They do sound good here.

-- Greg

I just ordered a FIM from Galen. It is $55, not $60 as I said before. One of those tweak impulse buys.

I replaced my outlets with the FIM several months ago with noticable improvement. With that said, the one's that were replaced were 15 years old. Jcbtubes (Agon member) did a direct comparison with the FIM against another highly touted outlet and preffered the FIM. I wasn't there but I guess I'll take his word for it. Sometimes he guesses right.
SOMEtimes.

Thanks for the opinions, and especially the detailed information from albertporter...can anyone shed some light on cryo treatment?