Any feedback on the new Wolff PC ?

FYI,
Two audiogon members are now evaluating the Carbon Source cord. So we shall know something shortly.

My negative thoughts about this product are based on current limitations and non-linear distortions and safety hazards arising from such.

You have one cord that you specifically state "do not use this with a power amp". Since most amplifiers only draw a few amps on a steady state basis, this tells me that this cord suffers from higher than average series resistance and becomes worse ( possibly dangerous ) as more current is pulled through it. Then again, i'm basing this on the information that you've provided on your website, which is far from being all inclusive or technical in nature. Sean
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I would like to see the UL/CSA certification on this cord :)

In reply to your concerns Sean. And, I do appreciate you stating them.

Actually the CARBON SOURCE cord has been tested up to 20 amps. The limiting factor here is wattage. It was designed to handle front end components only. The reason that it was designed that way was to avoid non-linear distortions. Digital equipment is very sensitive to the quality of power it is fed. Notice that I said quality, not quantity. A DAC will not perform better to a power cord that is capable of delivering 2,000 watts at 20 amps. But it surely will react differently to a cord that maintains square waves versus one that distorts that 60 cycle wave.
Digital equipment is not dynamic in current draw. Most CD players need only about 32 watts and most preamplifiers need about 50 watts of continuous wattage to operate. That gives us the opportunity to focus on the quality of power. Amplifiers on the other hand, are dynamic in their current needs.

As far as UL listing, to my knowledge very few of the cords out on the market have a UL approval for the entire cord. They may use UL rated parts but the cord itself is not UL approved. Case in point, Magnolia HI-FI, which is a large national stereo shop, discontinued selling Audioquest power cords until they had a UL approval on the cord itself. It would be interesting to ask BMI, David Elrod, and for that matter, all of the DIY guys if their cords are UL approved.

With regard to technical data, I have tried to give an overview of the advantages that these cords are based on. A heck of a lot more than the typical “Nirvana promises” that other manufacturer’s give. Review BMI information about their $3,000 cords, or David Elrod’s $2,700 cord, or Shunyata. Where is their technical data? Nada. All they tell you is that “Hey this is the cord for you”.

The carbon cords are safe to use if they are not misused. I have confidence in them, enough so to apply for a patent which set me back $4,500. That’s how impressive the performance of this product is to me. It’s very natural to be a little skeptical about something new.
So we have overlooked the most important aspect of this whole subject which is sound quality. Two of my audiogon customers have the carbon Source cord in their possession and are using it. Viggen (audiogon name) has already provided some early feedback which can be reviewed on the website.

Best Regards to you,
Michael Wolff

One additional comment if I may add.
I could build a carbon SOURCE cord that delivers 300 watts of continous power. But, it would'nt have the same sonic characteristic. I've tried it. What we accomplish by the smaller carbon ribbon is more speed, better frequency and all the etc. etc.'s. Quality vs. Quantity - there was no doubt in my mind when I heard it in my own system.
Guess time will tell.
Best,
Michael Wolff