Virtual Dynamics Recall

How much do cryoed Power 2's cost?

Which component would you retrofit if you had only one VD Power 2 cryoed and had to remove (de-solder) the old cords and install IEC plugs to attach the VD pc:

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1st Question:

If I realize a significant difference with the one cord, I will purchase additional cords. I just want to know which component should yield the most improvement. I realize this is a very generalized question, but if you only had one VD pc, and you had to make a decision, from your own experience which component would you install it on?

2nd Question

Would you remove the plug from the component end of the VD pc and hard wire directly to the component or would you install the IEC? The hard wire option would probably be better sonically, but the IEC more convenient. And I don't know if Rick would advise cutting his pc or if it would affect the cords performance at all to cut the plug off.

A have question that I need help with about my VD Power 2 Cryo.

The big blade on my Virtual Dynamics AC plug (line) plugs into the corresponding (line) or white wire of the wall receptacle.

However, when I check the VD cord for continuity on the female IEC end of the cord, the polarity seems to be reversed. Looking at the end of the VD - IEC (looking into the holes) the right side hole (neutral) shows continuity with big blade (line) or left side of the VD - AC plug.

This being the case, when the CDP male IEC is plugged into the VD cord, the "line" side of the CDP male plug will be plugging into the "neutral" side of the VD female IEC.

Conversely, the "neutral" side of the CDP male IEC will be pluggin into the "line" side of the VD cord.

Isn't this reversing the polarity?

Have any of you guys checked the polarity on your VD Power 2 Cryo ?

When I check a regular extension cord, the "line" male end matches the "line" female end.

Thanks for your help.

Aloha Rick,

I appreciate you talking with me to clear this up. I misunderstood how the IEC and neutral and hot wires were connected.

Now that Rick has straightened me out, I hope the VD cord is as good as his customer service. I must say I am very impressed with Rick emailing me and giving me his phone number. It must have been late for him when he emailed me.

And there is one aside that I must add, but it is important. I did not purchase this cord new from Rick. I bought it "as new" from an Audiogon member who purchased two and decided to sell one without ever using it. When I called Rick, the first thing I said to him was I didn't buy the cord from him and I would understand if he didn't have the time to help me with the problem. His exact words were, "I 'll give you the same time I would give someone who just spent $10K with me."

I own a business also and customer service is king in my business. And I try to support other businesses that exihibit the same concern for customer service as I do.

Rick, as I said, if your power cord is as good as your customer service, I will certainly be buying more of your products. But regardless of what type of results my components demonstrate, people should know what kind of business owner you are.

Aloha,

Warren