Eeyore wrote:

Rob wrote:

Eeyore wrote:
" wrote:

Yet in a high resolution system, power cables.......can make a
difference.
Compared to wet string maybe.

Otherwise a properly rated power cord willl have ZERO difference.

Have you ANY IDEA how the AC mains gets mangled to produce the DC for an
amplifier ? The possibility of some ultra-linear power cord affecting it
is beyond laughable.

And I DESIGN this stuff btw, so I DO know what I'm talking about. In great
detail.

How do you reconcile this 'no difference' claim with your notion that a
clean plug can affect sound?


I take it you don't mean mains plugs - they can be as grubby as you
like? Your post at midnight above seems to refer to mains and audio.

What would cleaning a dirty plug do to the sound?

Remove potentially rectifying oxides. Also re-tighten the connection, making it
more secure / less electrical resistance.


I was clearing out the last of the accumulated rubbish following a move
the other day, and came across some 'Goldring Magic Contact Cleaning
Fluid' - a bit of a faff involving two liquids and pipe cleaners. In
view of the fact I haven't cleaned a lead since buying it (20 odd years
ago) I might as well use it up - although i'd assume normal contact
cleaner or isopropanol alcohol would be just as good?

Rob