Lak, Some years back I wanted to conduct an AC outlet test made up a fancy jig holding 10 different AC outlets all switchable with relays via a PLC , never got around to making a program for it though. The switching was to be done via a remote and keeping the prior engaged till after the next one was engaged so that the system connected to the outlet was always on. Still have the jig sitting in my warehouse and if theres a wizard out there knowing how to program a Allen Bradley PICO controller and wants to spend the time making the program for it I'd be happy to conduct the test. PM Me and Ill let you know the specifics of how the jig is wired up - the only thing missing is the program. In my system I use Leviton Industrial Grade outlets. I certainly do think that a proper AC outlet with as good solid connection is important, but when it comes to the cover plates screws holding it etc I'm out. Same goes for AC cords, Proper gauge, Quality plug and a secure connection is important though. To each his own, if you can hear a difference then its real to you, to me its not. Good Listening Peter |
Cerberus, Your observation is somewhat correct, only difference being that something like this is easily, or at least somewhat easily demonstrable. I sincerely doubt that any of the folks that claim to hear a difference between a " broken - in" and a non "broken - in " outlet would be able to tell any difference on two "otherwise" identical outlets let alone any other outlet that provide a good solid contact, should it be put to a test. Its however useless to debate, they want to hear a difference, so they do. Good Listening Peter |
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/6567 Heres the Jig again, lets see ion we can get this done - and Geoff if your as smart as you proclaim to be write the program for the PLC :-) Good Listening Peter |
hdm and Hudson, As mentioned in a post above I did start a test per say of AC outlets some years ago, just never finished it, all missing is a program for the Allen Bradley PICO controller PLC. The idea is that a complete system will be hardwired to this jig which features 8 different outlets including the ones you mention a few others and a elcheapo Homedepot one at $0.54 The inlet to the Jig will be hardwired directly to our electrical panel. It is impossible to conduct a real test of the difference in sound quality an outlet makes, if any, plugging in un plugging and restarting the system. So if theres a Wizard out there that wants to make the program for the PICO - which will engage any of the outlets via remote control before it disengage the prior one selected - this way the system can be powered consistently without any interruption - so if there is a difference in SQ this should be beyond obvious to any listener. I will post a systems page of the Jig which is all wired up ready to go only thing missing is the program - I used to program PLCs many moons ago just do not have the time to relearn it. Good Listening Peter |
Geoff, Because this would actually be a controlled test and if there is any repeatability this will clearly manifest it self. If the claim is to have any credibility then repeatability is a must. I know that something structured and with logic is not something you normally subscribe to - take your Teleportation tweak, Clever little clock, Aquarium Rocks in small plastic bags etc. you catch y drift I’m sure. Think of it this way - one complete system connected to just one outlet that can be immediately replaced with another outlet without powering down the system, if any difference is produced by the outlet it will be obvious to anyone listening. Good Listening Peter PS I've put a description of the wiring of the jig on the systems page describing the remote and the I/O on the Pico PLC |
Geoff, Have absolutely no "angst" as you describe it, lets say the test reveals that there is ZERO difference on outlets - and all your cooky "theories" about directionally of fuses etc are dismissed. So why don't you write the program and actually try to contribute something real other that the usual babble you come up with. Good Listening Peter |
