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Re: Sorry Dan, we were discussing AC - RF grounding, not airborn.

< < It sounds like Charles' grounding scheme works quite well. At a much lesser cost than an 1800 dollar cable. > >

Sorry to disappoint, but everything makes a difference. And the differences are cumulative. Using a good power cord helps the sound even when using a good grounding scheme.

--- Care to qualify that statement? When there is no problem with RF in the first place for one's application, why bother with any AC power cord tweak? Because they look cool and will impress one's friends with the latest purchase? I bought a Digital AC cable for my Sony 777 just to see if it would make a difference. It made no difference whatsoever to the sound. I guess either I don't have externally generated RF or the chokes on the AC input are doing their intended job. Luck or good engineering? I'll take either as I am results oriented.

In other words, I haven't found a grounding scheme that negates the need for good sounding power cords. Just like nobody has yet made a DAC that sounds the same with all CD transports.

--- Why not just include one in with your player in the first place? You can use my response below if you want. I just can't believe that any combination of L & C can cost as much as these cables do. The claims of cryogenic treatments are yet another story altogether.

On the other hand, there isn't always a direct correlation between price and performance. You might be able to find a nice sounding power cord for less than $1800.

--- While I will not dispute that different quantities of L & C may negate RF at different frequencies, it seems that review claims always seem to be made that the higher dollar AC cables sounds better. Hmmm?




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