Will changing the electrical outlet to a porter pot have any noticeable effect on sound when a simple APC surge protector that connects all gear is plugged to it?
Chadnliz is right, these kind of "tweaks" could give some improvements, but they are never "day and night" differences. That is one of the rules of high-end audio.
I purchased 2 off Albert, great guy BTW and a pleasure to talk with, they improove things but dont expect miracles as what is huge change to one persons system can be subtle but better in another, all the same things will no doubt be better but its a question of how much.
While the Porter Ports are very good (I use a DIY variation of them) bear in mind that the real answer to your question is that, yes, there will probably be some improvement, but that improvement would be significantly magnified if the receptacles in the surge protector were also replaced with Porter Ports (or an equivalent).
You are diminishing the positive effects of the Porter Port by putting inferior receptacles ahead of it in your system.
For a very neutral, dynamic outlet, the Porter Ports are highly recommended. They are also priced reasonably compared to the newer, fancier ones from Oyaide, etc. Remember that outlets require some break-in time just like your power cords. I have found that outlets with nickel in them don't sound very musical in my system. My ears also scream for mercy with anything that's rhodium plated. YMMV.
You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Please return to Audiogon.com and complete this step. If you have any questions please contact Support.
