PS Audio's Ultimate Outlet

I had a UO HC when my system was cdp-pre-amp and it seemed to be ok with the preamp, but not the amp or cdp. When I changed to a cdp-passive-amp I could hear substantial degradation of the sound on either the amp or cdp. The transparency of the passive made it very easy to hear the sound was better without the Ultimate Outlet HC.

The corrosion resistance of nickel plating is an affordable no-brainer. But LISTENING through it? Gimme a break. How much nickel-plating do you see on fine active or passive parts? Silver and gold I can buy, but nickel?

Subaru, relax! There's an explanation to this outlet in the Asylum. Bob Crump wrote it and then Paul McGowan posted confirming it. Has to do with the dielectrics chosen in order to balance nickel's brightness.

Suave, man...

Forget the UO; go for the P300! I mean, if you think about it, your source components are the ones that really need the conditioning because, presumably, these things are "broadcasting" the signals from downstream; the amp will just amplifier whatever they pick up from the dirty ac. When I hooked up my system to th PS Audio P300, the difference was not subtle. Yes, it really works in that it opens up the sound stage, lowers the noise foor, and it resolves instruments, improving imaging. However, I have found that power cable also play a significant role: I have an Acoustic Zen Tsunami powering the P-300, and it really resolves things over the stock power cord, greatly improving the bass. That is, things don't sound so muddy.

Impressive. But why is the nickel so bright that the softening bandaids are required? Sheesh.