Occam said:
I certainly wouldn't argue that the <$6ea Volex 17604 ( in quantities of 2+) is the equal of an AirSine or even the Flavor 4, only that you've absolutely no reason to make that assumption based on your statement.
Gent, my post was clearly a humble opinion. I've swapped enough cables, tubes and isolation feet to understand that anything has the potential to make a difference. I'm just suggesting a low cost alternative as a baseline.
FWIW, I live in Stamford, CT which has to be one of the most hostile RF environments on the planet. My home is less than 15 miles from NYC and less than 10 from La Guardia, JFK and the White Plains airports. From my roof NYC is in line of sight.
What's the point? You should hear the RF hash through my Fender Prosonic. Picking up the amp and rotating it functions as a volume control! If I go 1/2 mile down the road to a local club the amp is dead quiet! How's that for an "audio friendly" environment?
I've had very good results with well manufacutured AC cables plugged into my Transparent Ultra. Differences in cables are noticable, but the Ultra goes a long way in minimizing the differences. A conditioner at my location is absolutely essential. Depending upon you location, YMMV.
To paraphrase Woodsyi's previous statement, if the power aint clean your just putting lipsitck on a pig. (These are my words, not Woodsyi's)
Listen, share and enjoy.
OTL