The science behind the cord:
Bill explained to me that the reason power cords sound bad is because:
(1) Impurities in the conductor.
(2) Arcing of the current at the microscopic level.
(3) Coloration induced to make the cable 'better'.
All the explanations make sense. The bouncing of the electrons on the impurities will distort smooth flow and electric arcs accross an air gap make noise. Colored sound has, is and will be a marketing tool.
The cord is a deceptively simple, yet clever design.
It uses 14 AGW oxygen free copper, foil shield and synthetic outer casing made in China. The wire ends are then soldered and injection molded in place (both). This can be clearly seen on the power plug end because it is transparent. So is the sound of the cord. It is simply amazing. This Voodoo stuff starts to sound like those people who have to buy really expensive 'designer' clothes in order for their egos to feel good. The prices are actually inflated in order to fulfill this 'need'.
There's many other products that are rejected by the 'Voodoo community' and are simply awesome. Example? The Technics SL1200MK2 turntable (yeah, the DJ turntable...) I just bought one last week. My choices came down to the Technics or a Sota Comet. I asked Bill to guess which one I bought. He guessed right. His feedback? Good choice! Just make sure you isolate it.
Don't get me wrong, I will have this table rewired. I bought a JA Michell record clamp, Audioquest silver headshell wires, Cardas tonearm wires and Phoenix Gold interconnects and will get some silver solder to rig this Japanese armored beast. The cartride? Sumiko Blue point on a Sumiko Headshell stabilized with a Discwasher Disctracker (it adds four wheel drive!).
Peace to all.
