Why don't gold based cable fans try Synergistic

Sounds like a good idea Tbg........I was actually just reading on that yesterday, a polarity check. Electrical was part of my College instruction, be it many many years ago, so I was baffled too. Even though I could not explain it, it was there........it was my experience! I will look into the plug issue and report back. I did not look into the plug issue prior for a number of reasons; my room was built with all new wiring and plugs, electrical panel, etc., within the last year by a qualified electrician......and I've never had an issue until then, or since.... also,I did call a Synergistic dealer and I discussed the matter with him, and he was not floored like some here seem to be. I won't repeat what he told me because it's not my experience, and unsubstantiated, even though he was/is, an SR dealer.......and for that I appreciated his integrity!
I actually want to put a new custom outlet there anyways, so this will give me good reason to pull it. Might take a week or two to get back as I don't seen any time off in the next little while.

Bullot, I don't respect his integrity. He sounds like someone unknowing of anything electrical. Why would he be a SR dealer if he knew something was wrong with them electrically?

Well Tbg., he sells alot of different components. If you have a dealer and ask him which of his components or cables he likes best, he should be honest. If you go to your dealer and ask the technician, who does the repairs, which component is more reliable, he should tell you! This is what I call a good relationship with my/your dealer. Also, to be clear, he did not say something was wrong with them electrically......he said "SR has their quirks"...... At the time I was looking for a power conditioner, he sold a number and advised me to get the RSA Dmitri over the powercell........turns out the Dmitri is a 2009 product of the year in Absolute Sound I believe it was! I don't see in any way why I would question this mans integrity! The opposite lives in fact.

More surprisingly, I went to a dealer once trying to decide whether I should buy a Audio Research pre or a Nagra PLL.............this dealer sold AR and told me she prefered the Nagra! These inputs are only one small piece of info used when making a decision. So, what's wrong with an honest person.......even if they are a dealer! I know I appreciate it and when the time comes to purchase something I remember these people and call them first.

Bullot, you are indeed lucky to have a local dealer. I have not had one for the last thirty years. But I do remember that I had few instances such as those you recounted. What you say, however, does not negate the totally implausibly of what he or she suggested as a SR "quirk." However, move forward and enjoy.

Currently trying out the AU-79 interconnects and, frankly, I can't say that I am that impressed. In my system, they sound a little veiled and sluggish and with a slightly pronounced bottom end; nothing really that wrong with them, but I do prefer my current Alpha Sterlings by far.