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Power Receptacles - Review and Comparison
No worries, Al my friend. It's all good. Take Care,Dave 
Power Receptacles - Review and Comparison
Sns,It would indeed take some effort to cover all the combinations and permutations of each power cord with each receptacle.I'll make you a deal though: You tell me how you built those hug honkin' DIY tubes traps in your listening room and I'll tr... 
Power Receptacles - Review and Comparison
Dear Al,Here is my best attempt at addressing your questions/concerns:Q: Were the differences you perceived typically immediately recognizable, on the first recording you listened to after switching receptacles, or did they only become apparent af... 
Power Receptacles - Review and Comparison
The metal faceplates are non-magnetic so I assume they are non-ferrous (aluminum?). I now have the Tesla Plex mounted in the Oyaide WPC-Z faceplate assembly, but the Porter Port Hubbell 8300 has the metal faceplate. I can try the nylon one to see ... 
Power Receptacles - Review and Comparison
Yep, that's the one https://www.thecableco.com/product.php?id=6224.As for Jea48's questions:Q: From the picture it appears to me to be just a spec grade Leviton 20 amp duplex receptacle with a steel supporting back strap. A: According to Ted Denne... 
Do I need a power cable - if so what brand?
Hi Al,You are correct: I did (and do) make decisions based largely on my intuition and judgement. However, I also remain open to input and give the opinions and experience of subject-matter experts high priority in the decision matrix. Then, I oft... 
Do I need a power cable - if so what brand?
Ledinhhien,I recently installed three dedicated lines - two 30 amp and one 20 amp. I used standard 10 gauge Romex. The whole job cost $500 through a licensed electrician who does new construction work and he and his assistant completed the whole j... 
Do I need a power cable - if so what brand?
Dear Almarg,I find it interesting that you repeatedly assert that power cords make no sonic difference based solely on your keen deduction abilities derived from your graduate-level engineering education. You make no mention of experimenting with ... 
Effective AC power conditioners for digital??
I have a Chang Lightspeed CLS6400ISO conditioner and a Furman IT-Reference 20i. With my Ayre CX-7e CDP, the Chang makes a very slight improvement (maybe) and the sound takes a step backwards with the Furman (although this is an excellent condition... 
Problem with Ayre C-7xe CD player?
Hi,A few months ago, I bought a CX-7 used and it had problems reading some discs - upon loading, the display would just continue to go around for about twice the normal time, I would hear a slight 'scraping' noise from inside the player, and then ... 
LessLoss DFPC versus LessLoss BTB
I know that this is not a direct answer to your question but you might consider the Tel-Wire power cord as an alternative to the LessLoss. It comes with the new Oyaide 004 beryllium plugs and some trustworthy ears like it better than the LessLoss....