Electraglide Ultra Kahn / Shunyata Anaconda vx

Michael,
It was kind of you to let people try your power cord out.
I was undecided between the Shunyata Pyhon VX and your Source cord.
Your Source cord had a relaxed sound to it , but maybe too relaxed , but the Python had other +/-'s too.
But honestly, the question was between the Anaconda VX (not the Python) the Ultra Khan Statement ll. and your Cord. Compared to those your cord is weak in Dynamics.
Again, Thank you for lettimg me try your Power Cord.

Thanks guys, that helps reinforce what I expected and planned for.

To answer your question, Jason -Yes- my Elrod EPS-3S is a 20-amp'er, so I intend to use it on the BPT instead of the L-9 cord that Chris included with it.

I really like the fact that Chris' literature recognizes the advantages of and highly recommends experimenting with different brand and versions of power cords and isolation devices. This shows an open-mindedness that rarely appears in hi-end audio.

Ozzy, et al, once RFI "hash" is lessened or removed from the signal, there may be a perception of reduced dynamics. The solution is to simply turn up the volume. Withthe hash removed, one should be able to tolerate the louder levels of playback. This will unmask the true dynamics of the particular recording.
Sometimes this requires a re-training of the ear to evaluate the change and whether it is a positive experience. Some think it is, some think it is not.

It would be nice to be able to claim to make the only accurate component in the audio world. But that will never be a reality, since some people like it hot and some like it cold.

Happy Listening,
Michael Wolff

It amazes me that people will pay hundreds / thousands of dollars for some wire / cabling rather than invest that into correcting the problems in the gear that they have and / or getting rid of the problem at the AC source. Isn't this kind of like trying to find a faster, more powerful horse because your old horse can't move your covered wagon quickly enough? One would think that it would be obvious where the attention needs to be concentrated once you saw those square wheels, but i guess not.

Michaelwolff said "It would be nice to be able to claim to make the only accurate component in the audio world. But that will never be a reality, since some people like it hot and some like it cold."

My response to that is that accuracy has nothing to do with personal preference. What people like and what is accurate can be two very different things. Having said that, people should buy what they will use and enjoy. Sean
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Sean, I have four power cables of similar design. Each of the manufacturers has insisted that their cables are accurate and measure linearly. This probably means linear using a frequency sweep. One of the manufacturers even goes so far as to quote your line : "my cables are neutral, any problems are in your system". (Actually, that cable always has some upper mids frequency brightness-aggressiveness no matter where it is placed, and others have reported the same experience with it.)

It can be said that none of the four neutral cables gives the dark-warm-slow sound that many others do, but that's the end of the similarity. They vary greatly on bass, upper mids, top end, dynamics, rhythmic pace, thinness, clarity, speed.

So how is anyone supposed to proceed here? Your statement of switching out gear in favor of accurate cabling sounds great in theory, but until 'accurate cable' has a well-defined engineering basis that correctly predicts at least most of the audible performance of cables, we will be left pretty much where we are now.