Bassman Sam Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 The snake oil salesmen think we're really stupid. [url="http://www.essentialsound.com/musiccord-pro-power-cord/index.htm"]http://www.essential...-cord/index.htm[/url] If I use one on my kettle, will my coffee taste better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 only $199 - a snip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1399144272' post='2441533'] If I use one on my kettle, will my coffee taste better? [/quote] Sorry, mate, but NO, it won't. This is a ToneCord. You'd need a TasteCord. Your coffee will [i]sound[/i] better though. Edited May 3, 2014 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Well, at least they're not making bomb detectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1399144553' post='2441537'] Sorry, mate, but NO, it won't. This is a ToneCord. You'd need a TasteCord. Your coffee will [i]sound[/i] better though. [/quote] It might do, it's a kettle lead after all. Edited May 3, 2014 by Bassman Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Is anybody really that gullable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 You people know nothing. Russ Andrews Powercords are. £3000 And people buy them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 How Does The "PRO" Deliver More? The PRO is heavier equivalent gauge (14-gauge) versus the standard MusicCord (16-gauge). This allows [b][i]more current flow faster[/i][/b] to your component power supply. But Captain, ye cannae change the laws o' physics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 http://www.russandrews.com/product.asp?lookup=1®ion=UK¤cy=GBP&pf_id=1564&customer_id=PAA0323052614563GNCHLEKURJGYHPRT Bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I particularly liked the 'hospital grade components' claim. You're not going to find any of this rubbish in a hospital anywhere - that polyester sleeve is going to harbour all sorts of nasties, but I guess it'll allow you to keep hold of it - snake oil is distinctly slippery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Isn't is fairly obvious that the final metre or so of wire that connects your amp to a power station a few hundred miles away is bound to make a massive difference to the sound . . . . Still, the placebo effect might well affect how people actually perceive sounds based on what they believe is going on, so I reckon it's more a matter of psychology than physics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='lee4' timestamp='1399146392' post='2441560'] Is anybody really that gullable? [/quote] If you really want to know the answer to this then send £3000 to me, PM me for my painpal address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Well I would beg to differ. I am as sceptical as the next man about such things, but power cables can make a substantial and substantive difference to the sound of various kinds of audio equipment. You can argue at a theoretical level about the science all you like, but have any of you ever heard an A/B comparison for yourselves? Power cables, connecting cables and, perhaps more importantly, power supplies can make a profound difference to the overall complexion and quality of the sound. I know it's true because I have heard it with my own ears on more than one occasion. O.K , let the bloodbath begin . I'm back in the Secure Unit on Monday morning , so lets get on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='lee4' timestamp='1399146392' post='2441560'] Is anybody really that gullable? [/quote] No - but I suspect they're gullible. Whee!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='lee4' timestamp='1399146392' post='2441560'] Is anybody really that gullable? [/quote] Do you really have to ask that question. There are lots of people who think that the contestants on The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent are actually really talented. Of course people are that gullible. But the fact remains that on some bass amps in certain situations , these cable could improve the sound . Edited May 3, 2014 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1399148572' post='2441597'] But the fact remains that on some bass amps in certain situations , these cable could improve the sound . [/quote] That situation being "I haven't got a mains lead"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1399148747' post='2441598'] That situation being "I haven't got a mains lead"... [/quote] So you genuinely believe that all cables sound the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 OBBM does these. Each one comes free with a bag of Tetley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1399147711' post='2441582'] Isn't is fairly obvious that the final metre or so of wire that connects your amp to a power station a few hundred miles away is bound to make a massive difference to the sound . . . . Still, the placebo effect might well affect how people actually perceive sounds based on what they believe is going on, so I reckon it's more a matter of psychology than physics. [/quote] I used to quite like Placebo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) I can quite believe that someone would prefer the ,sound' of one mains lead compared with another when they know what,s going on. I don't believe they could reliably detect any differences in a properly conducted double-blind trial. Edited May 3, 2014 by flyfisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Totally subjective anyway. Even if a clear difference in sound could be detected, who decides which is the "better" sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1399148861' post='2441600'] So you genuinely believe that all cables sound the same? [/quote] I think Flyfisher's point is valid. I can't see how that last metre of power cable can have an effect unless you can ensure all parts, from power generator to the amp's transformer are perfect, or you're replacing a faulty lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dincz Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Limited benefit on its own. You really need to combine it with these at £731: http://www.whathifi.com/review/vertere-pulse-b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1399149301' post='2441609'] Totally subjective anyway. Even if a clear difference in sound could be detected, who decides which is the "better" sound? [/quote] That is true of any subjective judgement though. If you really want to know, we use aesthetic criteria commonly known as" judgments of sentiment and taste" to decide what is most pleasing to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1399149349' post='2441611'] I think Flyfisher's point is valid. I can't see how that last metre of power cable can have an effect unless you can ensure all parts, from power generator to the amp's transformer are perfect, or you're replacing a faulty lead. [/quote] Flyfisher's point assumes that the power supply is sufficiently imperfect to render cables irrelevant. What and where is the evidence to support that ? If some cables sound better than others, they sound better. At a practical level, that is you really need to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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