In every equipment configuration used by i-fidelity.net the new RC power distributors by HMS deliver such a great sonic improvement that surely justifies the investment. In the very most cases the sound image appears to be more focussed, better arranged, music sounds therefore a lot more authentic. Already the front-end unit RC 1/1 offers comfort plus the certainty that the connected power strip is provided for in the best possible way. However, only with the RC 3/1 and the RC 4/3 things get really exciting, for here the connection cord is already included and a separate power strip not required. Who wants to get the maximum out of these mains distributors is well-advised to use the Gran Finale Jubilee SL as connection cord. In this configuration the HMS Energia RC 4/3 is henceforth the new reference workhorse of the editorial team. With the RC models HMS offers the golden mean in the field of mains supplies – they produce maximum effect at a price that’s still affordable!   Olaf Sturm