How does power cord affect a digital frontend?

I think it does, but can anybody explain why and how?
I could guess how current demanding amp may be affected by weak power cord, but what about CDP?

dmitrydr09-04-2003 9:50pm

viggen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 838 posts 09-30-2003 at 08:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with SeanandTaylor that the laser mechanism in the CDP is a culprit in interferring with the power that feeds into the rest of the system. That is why it's best to isolate the transport from the rest of the system, and a good PC can help do this. I am guessing, but I think the material that CDs are made with (the shiny stuff) can attract airborne RFI/EMI which can be transferred to the rest of the system as well either through the power or signal lines. I use a sheet of ERS cut into the shape of a CD to use as a CD mat and works pretty well.