Since this unit appears to be a basic power strip without capacitive filtering, I'd suspect that the biggest difference you are hearing relates to the type of outlets. The Isoclean uses gold plated outlets. In my experience, gold as a plating on AC components tends to roll off the highs.
The Rat Shack might have nickel plated outlets which could increase the brightness. If not, it might be related to the use of steel within the outlet.
I use a BPT PPC power strip that uses unplated Hubbell 5362s. I tend to prefer the more balanced sound (to my ears) of high-copper unplated brass outlets as compared to plated outlets.
The Rat Shack might have nickel plated outlets which could increase the brightness. If not, it might be related to the use of steel within the outlet.
I use a BPT PPC power strip that uses unplated Hubbell 5362s. I tend to prefer the more balanced sound (to my ears) of high-copper unplated brass outlets as compared to plated outlets.