Is this just a tad bit esoteric ?

mrbigbluelight
mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,889
edited September 2007 in Electronics
Does this item belong in the land of "Audiophile Wall Plate Covers", or am I missing something ?

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http://cgi.ebay.com/Versalab-Wood-Block-to-Reduce-RF-Interference_W0QQitemZ250167464132QQihZ015QQcategoryZ3280QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Versalab Wood Block. Outstanding audio accessory to eliminate or dramatically reduce radio frequency interference (RFI) when plugged into your electronic audio components. The wood block plugs directly into your amplifier, preamplifier, cd player, etc. and the powercord plugs into the wood block. Retails for $200. Stereophile recommended component.

No Reserve! Great Low Price! Bid to own this essential high end audio accessory. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have. Thank you for looking and good luck bidding.

Let's see: at $107.04 per component (amp, pre-amp, tuner, SACD player, DVD player, TT, Spring Reverb), that comes to ..... $749.28.

Okay .... I guess that's a good deal for a power cord running through a block of wood.

:rolleyes:
Sal Palooza
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    must be from a magical tree...!!!
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited September 2007
    I think Russman has sold a few of those in the FM.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited September 2007
    I see a ferite on the cable. That will help block high frequencies from getting on the cable. The wood shouldn't do anything with high frequencies (or low frequencies). I'm not sure what the intent of the wood is unless there is a big ferite inside and the wood is just a box to cover it.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited September 2007
    I've still got those skyhooks for resonance damping for sale........anybody?
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2007
    lightman1 wrote: »
    I've still got those skyhooks for resonance damping for sale........anybody?



    I tried my left handed cannooter valve, but still no compression...:D
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited September 2007
    Ummm, I don't remember reading about that in Stereophile and I sure would have.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited September 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Ummm, I don't remember reading about that in Stereophile and I sure would have.

    Try Audiophile.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2007
    I bet there is something like a Corcom or similar AC line filter inside the wooden case.The wood looks like it is in 2 halves.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2007
    Like this http://www.corcom.com/Series/IEC/EASEBS/.
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