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Loricraft and power cord upgrade?

I have had a Loricraft PRC4 vacuum cleaner for LPs for some time now. It really makes a dramatic difference in surface noise and brings to life old records that I thought were beyond hope.

Having changed my setup, I found myself with a spare AC cord (Iego using Furukawa OCC copper and quality connectors). So I asked, why not? I tried swapping it for the generic 16 gauge cord and vacuumed a record.

Now given that I only have one record for each album, it's hard to do controlled comparisons with respect to cleaning quality. But I think I hear a difference in the tone/noise of the motor and pump. Will it clean better? One wonders. It is a motor after all and although is not in the path of the stereo system, indirectly by acting on the LP surface, it can make a positive contribution. Is this too far-fetched?
classicjazz

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axelwahl
788 posts
 
Fxxx!
1st of April has passed?
Have I missed it due to my power-cord letting me down?

So, I gave it a try on my domestic vacuum, and now my carpets have this veil lifted, and the music flows so much cleaner over them, wow.
Good stuff, man
Axel
axelwahl
788 posts
 
This thread is turning into an all time classic.
We should have that printed!
One of THE most deeply inspired and imagination-soaked offerings on A'gon to date?

Now, what makes a good (hi-end) power cord I wonder? Nitrogen filled, gold plated N6 copper, woven by Peruvian virgins?
Hm,...
Axel
axelwahl
788 posts
 
Oh ja?!
>>> If you just have a stock power cord on your TV and it will fit, try it on that instead. <<<

No, no, we need the hi-end version for this, so the picture will clearly be 1 - 2 foot outside of the box, and the depth perception improved so it will shine out the corners much better.
Sound should also more easily lift of the TV so you can not hear there is a TV anywhere.

First things first I say.
axelwahl
788 posts
 
Wow,
>>> I think you're getting more current to the machine with the upgraded power cord <<<
Then we should need a dedicated power line with a high-end circuit breaker also, lest all is in vain, hm.
A.
axelwahl
788 posts
 
Almarg
No man, don't say that! I'm a gonna cry now with disappoint, heck, no man.

Dang, now you got me wrecked.
An' I thought I learned something really deeply important here. All these power factors an' that stuff, man.

A. :-)
axelwahl
788 posts
 
Rightoh,

we are getting some where here, as: "Less is more!"
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