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Can a wall socket dramatically improve sound? Yes

I finally got an Isoclean ICP-002 wall socket installed today. At the risk of restarting the usual drivel that ac cannot be so simply improved, I would simply say my sound is greatly improved.

I was already using many components of the Isoclean filtering system with great satisfaction not unlike the rave review in 6moons, although I have yet to get the transformers. The improvement with the wall socket is greater than other improvements I have gotten with these components. I am frankly shocked. The noise floor is lowered with resulting improved detail that lends more realism. The top end is very clean and extended and the leading edge is startling. The sound stage is totally encompassing.

I treated everything with AudioTop before installing it.
tbg
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warrenh
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Here's my experience: cryoed special (whatever) outlets, does not = DRAMATIC improvement. However, I find that the the sum of all the little things like this, whether it be making sure your ICs run perpendicular to your power cords, putting caps on your input and outputs, spades rather than bananas, etc. that have a cumlative effect. I haven't ab'd cyoed Hubs with Home Depot outlets. It's tough putting them in back and forth. All these tweaks, together, make for a dramatic improvement. that's my take. peace, warren
tbg OP
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Skeyebox, no, I did not try this nor did I install the IsoClean outlet and try it only to then remove it and use the AudioTop contact cleaner. There are limits to my patience, I guess.

Warrenh, my experiences before the IsoClean are like your own. For whatever reason, the IsoClean seems a different animal.
irvrobinson
295 posts
 
I've only got one question. Did you really pay $180 for an outlet?
sonic_genius
528 posts
 
Anything is better than the stock 39 cent wall outlet. I use cryo Hubbell 8300.
tbg OP
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Irvrobinson, yes, I believe what I hear.

bct1960, I was using a cryoed Hubbell.
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