how big a difference does an "audio" AC outlet make?

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cporada@cabnr.unr.edu

I recently replaced my el cheapo AC single plug outlet the builder put in for my stereo system with a Bryant hospital grade duplex (about $7 at a local contractor's electrical supply house) to allow me to try the Hammond choke tweak. After 3 days of break-in, this tweak is astounding. It sounds like a whole different system is playing. Everything is so natural and lifelike it's almost scary. In any case, now that I see AC makes such a profound difference, I'm thinking of trying one of the Oyaide outlets, but am curious how big a difference this would make, and if someone would be willing to describe what kinds of changes I can expect, i.e., could someone compare the change garnered by one of these outlets to something else, like is it similar to adding a Herbie's Blackhole, is it like changing cables, is it like upgrading a component, is it more subtle like adding new feet to a component?
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Chris

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Topic - how big a difference does an "audio" AC outlet make? - cporada@cabnr.unr.edu 19:54:20 05/06/07 (11)

Re: how big a difference does an "audio" AC outlet make? - pkell44 16:35:26 05/07/07 (0)

Depends on the level of your system's refinement. - Al Sekela 09:56:24 05/07/07 (3)

Follow up Q - RioTubes 19:06:27 05/08/07 (2)

Let me hazard a guess: - Al Sekela 10:50:30 05/09/07 (1)

Thanks Al - RioTubes 16:31:46 05/09/07 (0)

the law of diminishing returns kicks in... - bobp 08:52:10 05/07/07 (1)

Uh unh! - bartc 12:56:17 05/07/07 (0)

Re: how big a difference does an "audio" AC outlet make? - Sondek 08:13:59 05/07/07 (1)

Trying something out before forming an opinion is a good move... - Wellfed 09:47:50 05/07/07 (0)

Big Difference - mcondo 06:25:37 05/07/07 (0)

Re: how big a difference does an "audio" AC outlet make? - kenster 00:55:55 05/07/07 (0)

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