How does power cord affect a digital frontend?

I think it does, but can anybody explain why and how?
I could guess how current demanding amp may be affected by weak power cord, but what about CDP?

dmitrydr09-04-2003 9:50pm

tbg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,263 posts 09-06-2003 at 01:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dmitrydr, I now better understand what you are asking. I suspect that as with all conversions to dc, there are better and worse and that that cords and filters make the conversion easier. All I can say is that on my Lindemann with a digital as well as analog ac cord, I can hear substantial difference among the cords I use on the digital as well as analog as well as an enormous improvement using the Loricraft balanced power supply.
dmitrydr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 221 posts 09-30-2003 at 03:47am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete More opinions?
viggen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 838 posts 09-30-2003 at 08:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with SeanandTaylor that the laser mechanism in the CDP is a culprit in interferring with the power that feeds into the rest of the system. That is why it's best to isolate the transport from the rest of the system, and a good PC can help do this. I am guessing, but I think the material that CDs are made with (the shiny stuff) can attract airborne RFI/EMI which can be transferred to the rest of the system as well either through the power or signal lines. I use a sheet of ERS cut into the shape of a CD to use as a CD mat and works pretty well.