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PS Audio Power Port vs. Hubbell/Leviton

Has anyone compared the PS Audio Power Port outlet to the upgraded outlets available at Home Depot from Leviton, etc.? I looked yesterday, and the Depot had commercial and industrial (although not hospital grade) outlets, and although the outlets looked a little more durable, the electrical contacts didn't appear much different than standard. Obviously, the Power Port is a lot more $$$, but I'm wondering if it isn't understandable for nickel plating on the contacts.

Also I've seen some references on these threads to cryo treatment...could someone elaborate?
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sean
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Ernie, the best IEC's that we've found came on a YBA Diamond power cord. I've never been able to find out who made them for YBA though. Much more contact area and sturdier overall. I forgot about this as i was checking into it, but i've got SO many projects going on, some things fall by the wayside until i get back around to them.

By the way, i did not forget about you and our conversation about the sniffer / power cords / PLC's. I haven't been able to make much progress on that one yet, but as soon as i do, i'll let you know. Sorry for not getting back to you. Sean
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sean
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Boy, do i feel like a BIG dummy now. I missed the last meeting of the Chicago Audio Society, otherwise i would've been able to give you the run down on cryo. They had the owner of a cryo lab come in and explain various aspects of what takes place, what it does, etc... They also did some single blind listening tests with before / after pieces that had been cryo'd. The general consensus according to what i was told was that the differences were quite noticeable and beneficial as far as sonics go. Other than that, can't help you. Sean
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sean
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Ernie, i have NO idea as to what brand of IEC it was ( it was not labled ), where it was made or if it was a factory assembled cable. It might have been put together by a dealer, a DIY'er, etc... using whatever parts they could find. I contacted YBA and got NO help or responses from them whatsoever, so i forgot all about it. I ended up selling the cable to "Figuy" (aka Sean H. over at AA) as a favor and i don't know if he still has it or not. He had an "all French" system going and wanted the cables to match. Either way, i know that he too was impressed with this cable / connector but has since sold some of that gear. Both of us had commented to Bob Crump that it was a superior IEC to the Schurters that we were all using at the time. At this point, i have pretty much given up on trying to find out who made it. I should have probably kept the plug and sold the cable : ) Sean
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