AC Power thread from Cable Asylum.

[woodman]

... The fact that he chose to ignore all the well thought out responses does cause me to question the depth of his education and experience, however. ...but not his belief.

I don't merely question the "depth of his education and experience" ... I seriously doubt that he's had any such education at all. Otherwise, he'd know better than to be talking such trash as gaining sonic performance by way of a fershlugginer power cord, fer crissakes! He quite obviously hasn't a clue regarding the design of electronic components and devices, and the part that a unit's power supply plays in making the incoming A-C power virtually irrelevant to the performance of the device.

Now, we get "moderators" who'll not only tolerate his brand of nonsense, they're actually giving him the feedback that he seeks. Yikes!

[E-Stat]

Now, we get "moderators" who'll not only tolerate his brand of nonsense, they're actually giving him the feedback that he seeks. Yikes!

A moderator's job is simply to ensure that posts are topical and civil.

As for the "nonsense", I'll ask the same question of you that I asked of Mark. Which aftermarket cords have you tried in your system?

rw

[markw]

A moderator's job is simply to ensure that posts are topical and civil.

As for the "nonsense", I'll ask the same question of you that I asked of Mark. Which aftermarket cords have you tried in your system?

rw

Well, I did replace the cord on my Marantz Model 8 with a thicker cord a few years ago. No appreciable difference.

[FLZapped]

A moderator's job is simply to ensure that posts are topical and civil.

rw

Really, then what's up with this statement:

I see all the non-experiential theoriticians have already responded.

Very civil indeed.

Hypocrite.

-Bruce

[Rycher]

Really, then what's up with this statement:

I see all the non-experiential theoriticians have already responded.

Very civil indeed.

Hypocrite.

-Bruce

Wow. You directly called a moderator a "Hypocrite". You mentioned that any direct name calling is a violation of forum rules and is punishable by a ban. Oh well, see you later, or not.

[FLZapped]

Wow. You directly called a moderator a "Hypocrite". You mentioned that any direct name calling is a violation of forum rules and is punishable by a ban. Oh well, see you later, or not.

Call 'em as I see 'em.

Don't think I didn't notice your little exercise in name calling either, which makes you a hypocrit too.

-Bruce
(Still awaiting test data)

[Rycher]

Call 'em as I see 'em.

Don't think I didn't notice your little exercise in name calling either, which makes you a hypocrit too.

-Bruce
(Still awaiting test data)

My sentence you referenced was pretty simple and written in plain english. There was no such reference, or even the most remote possibility of any name-calling in it. But as long as we're on the subject of hypocites...........

[FLZapped]

My sentence you referenced was pretty simple and written in plain english. There was no such reference, or even the most remote possibility of any name-calling in it. But as long as we're on the subject of hypocites...........

these snakes.

Yep, that's plain english, plainly an insult to anyone who challenged you assertions.....

-Bruce
(Still no evidence presented....)

[E-Stat]

Really, then what's up with this statement:

I see all the non-experiential theoriticians have already responded.

My guess is that none of the three of you have used an aftermarket cord in your system. If I am in error, I will stand corrected.

rw

[woodman]

My guess is that none of the three of you have used an aftermarket cord in your system. If I am in error, I will stand corrected.
rw

Your "guess" is very likely to be quite corrrect since the "three of us" actually know something about electronics as opposed to those that merely think that they do. Knowing electronics (having actually studied it) precludes the notion that a power cord can have any meaningful effect on the performance of the component or device that it supplies A-C power to. It's just that simple. The fact that you believe that you heard some improvement by changing a power cord has no basis in fact, and is merely the subjective evaluation of a sensory perception that was created by your own personal ABEs ... that's all. It was not something "real" as that is not something that is even remotely possible.

As to MY misspelling of "Bachelor" ... you were absolutely right about that one. I'm embarassed at my mistake - my spelling is generally flawless. My bad.

[E-Stat]

Knowing electronics (having actually studied it) precludes the notion that a power cord can have any meaningful effect on the performance of the component or device that it supplies A-C power to. It's just that simple.

Thank you for that frank affirmation. Someday, you may be surprised!

rw

[FLZapped]

My guess is that none of the three of you have used an aftermarket cord in your system. If I am in error, I will stand corrected.

rw

Not the point. -Bruce

[markw]

OK, here's my one line response to your original post.

Friend, if your system is so dependent on voltage variations, you need to be looking at either power conditioners which can maintain a constant voltage/current level and perhaps "smooth out" AC on very bad AC lines, or perhaps an uninteruptable power supply if it's that critical.

To expect such actions from a power cord is not realistic. That's hoping for a silver bullet.

[E-Stat]

Friend, if your system is so dependent on voltage variations...

Who said anything about a cord maintaining voltage variations?

rw

[E-Stat]

Not the point. -Bruce

It may not be your point, but it perfectly supports the observation of mine that you took exception to. At least Woodman acknowledges that his opinion is driven by theory, not direct experience.

rw

[FLZapped]

It may not be your point, but it perfectly supports the observation of mine that you took exception to. At least Woodman acknowledges that his opinion is driven by theory, not direct experience.

rw

Woodmans reply is not to the point either.

Let me lay it out then: As moderator, you should depart from of such statements that can be viewed as ad hominem attacks. If you cannot, maybe you should reconsider being in that position.

-Bruce

[markw]

My guess is that none of the three of you have used an aftermarket cord in your system. If I am in error, I will stand corrected.

rw

Although I'm pretty sure my listening was done in at least as scientific manner as others around here, I didn't hear any difference. How much does one need to spent to qualify for "aftermarket" status?

[E-Stat]

Although I'm pretty sure my listening was done in at least as scientific manner as others around here, I didn't hear any difference. How much does one need to spent to qualify for "aftermarket" status?

I assign no particular value to that question. One of mine ran $60, with the plugs and labor covering most of the cost. Unfortunately, there are umpteen variables given environments, components, and lastly, the cords themselves. My recommendation is not to buy any component without trying it out first.

rw