Elrod EPS-3S versus EPS-3

I have tried both the original EPS-3 and the EPS-3S and the latter, the Signature is significantly better. One thing I did come across on both is that they both tend to have "one-note" bass. Some people have called this a "wooly" or "bloated" bass.I would like to thank Audiogon member Bwhite for pointing this out and making a recommendation in his virtual system of using another good power cord to help out the Elrods in this respect. I recently bought a Vh Audio Hot Box with the upgraded nickel-plated outlets and auric capacitors. After extensive break-in, I plugged my Elrod EPS-3S into it and "Voila!" The "one-note" bass disappeared and the bass actually grew deeper with better articulation and individualization.This "one-note" bass,IMHO, was the only flaw of the Elrod, and now with a little help from the Hot Box,is truly a reference power cord.

Jfz, I appreciate your opinion. I see you don't have a virtual system posted, so I can't see where you are currently using an Elrod cord. Could you be more specific about your "extensive" use of the Elrods? Have you tried the 3 version on amps as well as front end? I have read that some people have had positive results with the 3 as well as the 2 on front end components. I'll admit that there is a possibility that I could have a potential AC problem which was helped by the Hot Box.