#48036 - 08/13/03 01:14 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 06/11/03
Posts: 15
Loc: Portland, OR
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As the king of car analogies, I must say some people drive around just fine with the stock batteries that came with their cars. Those that tweak their rides or go offroad know the value of a quality aftermarket battery. Likewise, a good set of heavy duty, super insulated plug leads can make a world of differrence. Others drive along just fine oblivious to these subtle enhancements.
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#48037 - 02/03/04 07:59 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 02/03/04
Posts: 12
Loc: Horn Lake,MS
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BTW, I do own interconnects that retail at $1400/meter, and power cords that retail at $1500 (OK, so I got a good deal). They work too. An upgraded power cord in particular is critical for the 950. It doesn't have to be an expensive one (the one I use for the 950 cost me $50) but the right cord can greatly enhance the musical ability of the unit.
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What power cord did you upgrade to on the 950 and where can you get one? Thanks, Kevin
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#48038 - 02/03/04 08:30 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Desperado
Registered: 09/02/02
Posts: 615
Loc: Northern Garden State
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If you reread this entire thread a little more carefully, you'll see that every response that was made after the post you just quoted is really a good bit of sarcasm. Most people in the saloon tend to believe that changing 6 feet of power cable between your 950 and the wall is not really going to change anything about your system. If you are still interested in "high-end" power cables, check your local hi-fi store. There are plenty out there seeking your hard earned money. Here's one example: www.psaudio.com/products/xstream_power_statement.asp and here's another: www.analysis-plus.com/Pages/powercables.htm
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#48039 - 02/03/04 09:49 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Deputy Gunslinger
Registered: 02/03/04
Posts: 12
Loc: Horn Lake,MS
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Originally posted by Jason J: If you reread this entire thread a little more carefully, you'll see that every response that was made after the post you just quoted is really a good bit of sarcasm. Most people in the saloon tend to believe that changing 6 feet of power cable between your 950 and the wall is not really going to change anything about your system.
If you are still interested in "high-end" power cables, check your local hi-fi store. There are plenty out there seeking your hard earned money. Here's one example:
www.psaudio.com/products/xstream_power_statement.asp
and here's another:
www.analysis-plus.com/Pages/powercables.htm Thanks for the advice, but I did read the thread quite carefully. I feel personally that if a person thinks that a cable, be it power or interconnect, can make a difference in their system, that is for them to decide. I was simply asking what cable dybbuk chose to replace his stock cable with.
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#48040 - 02/06/04 02:02 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 01/31/04
Posts: 81
Loc: Bartlesville, OK USA
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I've got the monster hts-5100, and it works great. They definately work. I paid $699 for mine, and i think it is well worth it. It does improve the sound, as well as the video clarity.
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#48041 - 02/07/04 04:31 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/15/02
Posts: 133
Loc: NE Ohio
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Anyone have an opinion of the (custom) VansEvers altered power strips? See: http://www.vansevers.com/ for his "home-theater" device. Jay
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#48042 - 02/10/04 01:54 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 02/15/02
Posts: 133
Loc: NE Ohio
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Here's another surge protector/line conditioner that seems different. It doesn't use MOVs and it's literature is very convincing. Anyone have an opinion on: www.pricewheeler.com They make an audio "brick wall" device for $249 that looks promising. Jay
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#48043 - 02/10/04 04:22 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Desperado
Registered: 11/15/03
Posts: 1012
Loc: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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you would be nuts to not protect your equipment with something, but make sure it can handle everything you plan on connecting. speaking of funny, i like those companies that sell a $3000 power cord, now that is funny. i am partial to good quality (not outrageous) cabling, but NOT FOR SPENDING MORE THAN A COMPONENT on a stupid power cord.
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#48044 - 02/10/04 04:45 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/29/03
Posts: 297
Loc: Middle Earth
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Here’s a way to get some good power cords that’s financially more sensible. http://www.venhaus1.com/diymains.html
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#48045 - 02/11/04 12:16 PM
Re: Power Line Conditioners - science or scam ?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/10/03
Posts: 181
Loc: Albany, NY
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Any truth to the notion that a power amp will be restricted to its performance if hooked up to a surge protector? I have my 770 and by sub's amp hooked up to separate surge protectors to "protect" the auto on circuits. Good idea or bad?
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