PC: KS Elation, Elrod or Stealth?

Mert,

Congratulations on recognizing that every aspect of the electrical system can influence the sonic presentation. You obviously have an open mind and are willing to experiment. I've been chasing the electrical culprits for the past two decades. Having dedicated lines is not enough. I've worked with my dealer (Rainwater Audio, 843-665-6113) on a number of other improvements. I use the Oyaide R1 wall outlet with the WPZ wall plate and filters (parallel and peizzo electric). I also have the Oyaide R1 outlets on my Pure Power 2000 re-generator. Pure Power puts out a constant 120V/60Hz stream and does not limit the current. Experiments have shown that the AC current converted out of its battery is actually greater than what comes out of the wall. Dampening the vibrations of the electrical system (in the circuit box, at the wall, and on the PCs) further improves the sonics.

And yet, with all of these upgrades, the Elrod Statement Gold power cords made a big difference in my system on every component. How can this be??? 1) RFI originating outside and inside the house is in the air and gets into power cords that are not sufficiently protected from this noise. 2) The components can generate RFI/EMI and pass it on to other components. 3) Some appliances generate noise which gets to the audio components. With a little bit of work, it's not difficult to verify these observations about the effect of RFI/EMI on the electrical system (as well as on interconnects and speaker cables).

For me, the audio forums have been a valuable source of information contributed by audiophiles and a platform for sharing my observations. Thank you for sharing your observations.

Mert and Argyro,

I respect and appreciate your thoughts, your experience, and your perspectives. And I cannot add much to Puremusic's statements, except to say - once again - that the proof is in the listening, for me. If you ever have a chance to listen with an Elrod Statement Gold in your system (or maybe with his other latest generation cords...I have no experience with them), you may be as blown away as I was. I too have made all sorts of changes to improve the quality of the power to my system over 40 years of being an audiophile. I also have used the Elrod Signature cords and many others over the years. NOTHING, however, prepared me for the diffence I heard when I inserted the Statement Gold into my system. In fact, I might even say it is the single biggest improvement I've ever made to my system.

Just my perspective and experience, of course. I do not want to be disrespecttul at all ! Having said that, though, I cannot help but laugh when you say that something is wrong with my system. Isn't the point to be enthralled and love the music so much that you want to keep on listening? And isn't an effect on that a good thing ?!

Up-to-date Exemplar modified Denon 3910 CD player
CTC Blowtorch pre-amp
Jeff Rowland 302 amp
Rockport Antares
Elrod Signature power cords and a Statement Gold
Elrod speaker cables
Cerious Technologies ICs
Walker Velocitor
Custom built equipment racks
other tweaks, room treatments, etc.

Jfz I do not disagree with your findings...You say they provide clean power, I say that through overdumping or overshielding or oversomething anyway they act as equalizers. Not to mention the possibility of active or passive components in them...

PAD cables are horrible in my opinion for the same reason, they change your sound so so much.

Notwithstanding the fact that I don't see where I said they "provide clean power", Argyro, if my system sounds this much better (and far more like real music...and I find myself looking forward to listening like never before), I *couldn't care less about why* (and don't really know why).

I respectfully, and honestly, hope that you will excuse me if this is my last response to you. I have been simply sharing what I hear, and I don't see the point any more.

Hey jfz, no reason to get upset, we all share opinions here... I may be the "deaf" one here...;)

Happy Listening!