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Power port, Venom, Watt Gate, or What?

As I have apparently overcome my resentment/reticence for power cords, being significant additions in a stereo system, recently, my question is "Are the rumors/statements regarding the notion of significant gains being realized by adding some after market outlets, MYTH or MAGIC?

I'm talking "noticeable" differences, now... not something you have to strain to hear or are system dependent... You know, one of those "Man I wish I had done that a long time ago." sort of things.

Is there an aftermarket outlet that is just flat out good to add to anything, or any system, and no question, as to an improvement being OBTAINED.

I have three dedicated 20 amp circuits, though using the 25 cent Home Depot 15 amp specials, still, as outlets for all the gear.

I'd really like to hear about this aspect. ..no, I haven't gotten past the resentment towards PLC's just yet. Just PC's, and maybe outlets... if you tell me there is an advantage, of course.

Thank you. . . as always
blindjim

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blindjim OP
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Porter? Hubbel? Hosp. grade? Cryo'd something or other... I suspect a better build that allows for more pressure at the contact point, and/or better materials in those points makes a good bit of sense. so I'll look into the Hosp. grade recepticals. Can't hurt. It'll take more to put them in than to get them...

Thanks. - jim
blindjim OP
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Well, given the insight, experience and valued opinions, which by the way I am grateful for them all, I've made my choice.
Hospital grade it is... Leviton. Red. The color alone should prove beneficial....in finding the outlet.

I'm not discounting the remarks, not at all, just given those and my own experience, save the cryogenics... an outlet seems just an outlet. Surface area, composition of the connection materials, and pressure, with the additional benefit of a separate ground from the circuit which in my case is arbitrary as all ckts are dedicated... makes the most sense. $29.00 shipped. Moving the racks out of the way wil be more the effort than replacing the receptacle.

I'll be overwhelmed I'm sure by the sheer onslaught of golden power forthcoming from the newly added gateway to audio wonderment. . . and it's 'red'.
blindjim OP
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I would like to add a great big thanks to all that shared their experience in this thread. THANK YOU!

I've yet to introduce the Hosp. grade outlets but they should be in by next week. I held off due to some 'power cord' appraisals I was involved with at the time, and didn't wish to add to the mix any NEW items. that's done. bought three from VooDoo. A Silver, and two Black Dragons. Very nice indeed, given the improvements to the rig and their overall cost.

My current "NEXT' addition will likely be either speaker cables, or a power conditioner. I'm leaning to the PC. Oddly enough, I'm inclinded to go with a passive conditioner that does not limit current, and has the versatility to incorporate 'digital' & standard devices... my dilema is now which one, and how much...?

The PS power director seems a genuine good idea. I thought at first the 200, then thought better of it. I still have not ruled out the notion of an 'active unit' ... we'll see.

the addition of the PC should dispose of the issue with outlets altogether. If it can give me a likewise or better, improvement, as did the power cords, I'll be a happy camper... or at least a 'happier' one.

Now which one? but that's in another thread... Thanks folks.
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