To my consternation, I've found additions (tweaks) like the SDFB or upgraded power cords have resulted in subtle to almost imperceptible changes, to the point I questioned whether I could notice any difference at all. That said, I took your question as a challenge and climbed into the tangle of cables behind my system. Removing the SDFB caused the overall sound and system clarity to shrink just a bit. Replacing it added it back. Big change? No. Better? Yes. Worth the expense? To me, yes, at the discounted price. I've read where others perceive a noticeable difference so, ultimately and obviously, it's your call. Hope that helps.
My Snubway and Main Stream Master Class Combo Review
I must admit I am a sucker for tweaks.
I have owned and tried so many. I have always admired those who think outside the “box”. Some of these items were great, some maybe? And then some were just a “swing and a miss”.
I have communicated with Mark through the years and have used several of his products. So, I ventured into the Vera-fi Audio filters that many of you have expressed that you have liked. That is specifically; the Snubway and the Main Stream filters. I’m not sure if that is the appropriate category but I think that is what they do.
When I first received them, I tried them on my Audio dedicated AC line. First listen, the music sounded louder and more in my face. I was concerned that perhaps they were too much for my already “clean” audio system.
I then moved them to my dedicated Video AC line. On this line, I have an AudioQuest 1200 conditioner, an 85” Samsung TV/LED, Oppo 205, Satellite Dish, Apple TV and a 7 channel Outlaw amp. And I also had a Puron filter. When I first viewed this Video system with the filter combo now in use, boy, was I impressed! I watched a few pre-season NFL live games and the image was fantastic! So clean, immersive, with deep contrast, and deep colors. I knew these units would be a permanent part of this system.
So today, again, I tried that combo on my Audio Dedicated line. On this line is my AudioQuest 7000, Lumin X1, and 2 Michi 8 power amps. But now this time I did not get the image overload, perhaps these take some time to burn/break in. I will let these units percolate for a few days before I pass additional comments. But… I did order another set of them.
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Due to having only one available wall socket for the Ansuz, I did not test alternative outlets. The result is that my system now sounds better than ever. As I previously noted several months ago, these power plugs are remarkably effective. Thanks @verafiaudio
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Ultimately, I connected two sets of Snubway/Mainstream power plugs to my Ansuz C3 Power Distributor.
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