Cord arrived today, so I hooked up the battery power supply to my 2.2. Astonishing. As good as the 2.2 sounded before this, the battery power has taken it to a new level. It seems as the last vestige of any coloring in the sound is gone, and that I can hear deeper into the recording, closer to the master tape, you might say. That may be nonsense, but it's the best way I can think of to describe the improvement. The bass seems better, as does the high frequency extension. This all may be an illusion, but it's the impression I get. A funny thing. Since I put the 2.2 with my "big speakers," I have felt less of an urge to want to buy more CDs. I am just a lot more happier and satisfied listening to my old ones all over again.