High end power bars

[KeithR]

I can understand well-designed power conditioners with iso transformers, etc, but this seems like an overbuilt strip---for $7k. How do they justify the cost?

http://dagogo.com/hb-cable-design-powerslave-acrylic-review

Keith

 

[MylesBAstor]

And I thought you were talking about something you ate?

 

[mep]

For someone who comes from a different perspective and looks at mil-spec equipment everyday that is worked on by electronic techs who have J-standard solder certifications, these power strips don't impress me. Just because it is made in Germany doesn't make it special.

 

[GaryProtein]

For someone who comes from a different perspective and looks at mil-spec equipment everyday that is worked on by electronic techs who have J-standard solder certifications, these power strips don't impress me. Just because it is made in Germany doesn't make it special.

I'm even LESS impressed than that!

 

[Mike Lavigne]

this is about all you need. solid duplex outlet, solid heavy construction so you minimize resonance. no voodoo.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Box-Oya...301?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f35d9dcd

i have one of these although i'm not currently using it.

one of these with the Furutech GTXD-R outlets would be even better. but since i'm not even using mine now i'm not looking to replace my Oyaide version.

 

[Speedskater]

Looking at the web-page parts photos, it doesn't make much sense to me. I see lots of long small wires. I would rather have three long bus bars (Hot, Neutral & S.G.) with short jumpers to each receptacle. I'd also skip the IEC input and use a permanent input cable.

Many of those wires and jumpers appear to be of rather small diameter.

All the wires, receptacles and connector stuff should be in a mild steel case with only the industrial artwork on the outside

 

[mep]

Looking at the web-page parts photos, it doesn't make much sense to me. I see lots of long small wires. I would rather have three long bus bars (Hot, Neutral & S.G.) with short jumpers to each receptacle. I'd also skip the IEC input and use a permanent input cable.

But then you couldn't use your favorite special power cord.

 

[Speedskater]

But then you couldn't use your favorite special power cord.

Yes it's strange how audiophiles often throw out the baby and keep the bath water.

 

[mep]

Yes it's strange how audiophiles often throw out the baby and keep the bath water.

Remember, we live in an age where manufacturers of high-end gear are forced to have IEC outlets on their gear so audiophiles can roll their own PCs because *everyone* knows that a captive PC can't possibly be any good.

 

[Steve Williams]

I can understand well-designed power conditioners with iso transformers, etc, but this seems like an overbuilt strip---for $7k. How do they justify the cost?

http://dagogo.com/hb-cable-design-powerslave-acrylic-review

Keith

Keith

for less money I would buy the Shunyata Triton

 

[GaryProtein]

If we buy $7000 outlets, they'll only start making $10,000 outlets whose only difference will be a few more pounds of rock and glitter.

 

[Steve Williams]

How about this one discussed in another thread

http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showt...te-Electronics&p=184297&viewfull=1#post184297

 

[KeithR]

If we buy $7000 outlets, they'll only start making $10,000 outlets whose only difference will be a few more pounds of rock and glitter.

Don't laugh Gary- they have a marble version for $2k more

 

[Peter Breuninger]

It's a product line (type) that I thought was nonsense. Lloyd brought over his version and we tried it on the Onedof/Wyetech... it needed burn in time, of which we did not have. The HBs are in house and yes, as absurd as it may be, they are dissolving the listening room. I hear the stage expand (on the Marble) and I did not want to hear this. I heard the Ypsilons grow more organic and the room get even bigger. You must plug your whole system into just one to get the effect. I have the amps and preamp plugged in the Marble. I'll know for sure once they are in CA visiting the T.H.E. Show for more folks to hear and see. When one is without, one is of clear mind.

 

[Speedskater]

It's amazing what some can do with a line cord that others struggle to achieve with pre-amps and amplifiers

 

[agisthos]

I have a Weizhi PRS-6 power strip and it makes a difference. Not as overboard as the reviews claimed, but as a non filtering, non isolation transformer, power strip it certainly cleaned up the sound.
This product was carried by the same distributor as this new HB Cable Designs strip.

On the other hand I have had some other power strips with Bybee devices, ERS paper, expensive internal wiring e.t.c - that I thought made no difference whatsoever.

 

[Roysen]

I think these New Flow Power Centers from Argento Audio seems interesting. The price is also more moderate.

http://www.thevoicethatis.com/pages/products_argento.html

 

[LL21]

I think these New Flow Power Centers from Argento Audio seems interesting. The price is also more moderate.

http://www.thevoicethatis.com/pages/products_argento.html

The boys at Audio Exotics in HK swear by them. Never heard myself.

 

[Shaffer]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Valab-6-Out...=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item460cf5d763

I like this product and may buy one.

 

[Jazzhead]

It's a product line (type) that I thought was nonsense. Lloyd brought over his version and we tried it on the Onedof/Wyetech... it needed burn in time, of which we did not have. The HBs are in house and yes, as absurd as it may be, they are dissolving the listening room. I hear the stage expand (on the Marble) and I did not want to hear this. I heard the Ypsilons grow more organic and the room get even bigger. You must plug your whole system into just one to get the effect. I have the amps and preamp plugged in the Marble. I'll know for sure once they are in CA visiting the T.H.E. Show for more folks to hear and see. When one is without, one is of clear mind.

Hi Peter.. how you getting along with the Marble HB , still with them ? Keen to hear your further observations on them . Thanks