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Game Changing Tweak

I bought a pair of electrical devices called Electraclear from a company called AddPowr. They're simply plugged into an electrical outlet that's shared by your system. I paid under $300 for them and they've boosted my system's fidelity dramatically. In the 1800's,  a physicist and mathematician, Joseph Fourier, delved into the science of harmonics, and now the founder of AddPowr used these equations to increase the signal to noise ratio. (more signal=less noise) His devices act as harmonic resonators. He worked for a high-end audio cable company before focusing on this new range of products.
   I thought that when I first received the Electraclears, the difference would be subtle. To my surprise and delight, it was a stunning change. I was hearing music from the inside out. Cleaner, more dynamic, and a far greater and noticeable improvement than my power conditioner produces.
   I love finding inexpensive audio devices that work. The company makes other products, but I'd recommend a pair of Electraclears to start. 
bartholomew
bemused
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"Honestly, the more I read this on this site the more it screams Snake Oil."

That only shows where you need to think more about the phenomenon because you have not examined it from other ways.
And you have not heard any of the ADD-Powr products.
You don't have any idea what you're talking about because the S/N doesn't lie and your ears don't lie either.
Just contact and ask the several pro audio engineers using the products.
bemused
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@millercarbon -

bemused
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You're entitled to your opinion and you may think and believe what you wish. These are not fantasy stories and there are many things you and I don't know. 

The ideas of resonance, harmonic series, and ideas of physics / electrical theory are worthy of scrutiny.
I sense that they are worthy endeavors to push the envelope of what is possible to achieve quality audio sound that allows you to derive more pleasure from recorded music.


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millercarbon
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Totally lostinSeattle-

When I say something seems like snake oil I am most certainly NOT saying that my mind is made up,...

Okay... will keep this in mind. Seriously. Will be used later. Read on.

What I AM saying is that when there is no rational basis to accept a manufacturer’s claim as to how something works, and they provide not a shred of what should be easy-to-provide corroborating measurements to demonstrate effectiveness, it makes me highly skeptical.

What millercarbon actually said:
These marketing stories are just that, stories.

A more succinct formulation, don’t you agree?

AC side tweaks, which have nothing at all to do with the musical signal.

Uh, but your mind, didn’t you say it was most certainly not, er I mean NOT made up?
I am most certainly NOT saying that my mind is made up,...

Okay. Well, told you it would be used later.
Unless your power quality is terrible, AC side stuff just isn’t going to make a difference.

Yeah, yeah, we know. But you’re still open minded. Right.

Previous posts:
how would a power cord make a difference?

and
Interestingly, I haven’t really read about power cords before

It would appear not only is your mind made up, but made up on zero evidence. Zero reading, even! Your own words!

What millercarbon actually said:
The people screaming snake oil are no better. They know even less. At least the people who pretend to know why might actually bother to try the stuff and listen and use it and maybe learn a thing or two some day. The snake oil people, what they are really saying is their mind is made up, you’re all suckers, and no way they will ever even try to listen and learn.

We can see now why you’re so upset: nailed it.

Oh well. Never too late.

If you really are in Seattle then you’re within driving distance of being able to hear for yourself just how incredible things we cannot explain can make a system sound. Blow. Your. Mind.
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367
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kijanki
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AddPowr’s explanation doesn’t make any sense to me and yes, it sounds like snake oil. Power factor correction in my Furman Elite 20PFI conditioner consists of huge inductor in series followed by large capacitor. It is designed to store energy for huge current peaks drawn by the amp. Most of the linear power supplies draw current in very short spikes of big amplitude (causing big voltage drops). Perhaps AddPowr’s device consists of something similar (inductor+capacitor), while their explanation about harmonics is designed purely to impress. It is also possible it’s just a placebo effect, but there is nothing wrong with it, as long as it lasts. Either way - if you like it then enjoy it and don’t think too much.
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