forte V8 Power Reviews

$895
A shortage of outlets getting you down? The Audience forte V8 Power Strip is the ticket. It supplies eight hospital-grade  AC outlets, each separately tied with high-purity 14AWG, stranded copper wire to the buss bars in a star-ground configuration. The entire electric circuit has been treated cryogenically, as well. The result is impeccable performance, with no discernible loss, change, or degradation vis-à-vis wall outlets. If anything, backgrounds seemed quieter and low-level transparency more fully resolved. Bass response firms up and conveys greater control; there is a little more body and air to vocal images; soundstage dimensionally and ambience retrieval are also enhanced. The forte V8 is virtually unbreakable and not liable to break the bank, either. Throw in Audience’s terrific new forte F3 powerChord as part of the deal, and you have an easy recommendation – and our AC Power Product of the Year Award winner. (311)

“Or you can be a little more discriminating and opt for something that’s consistent with audiophile expectations, is unbreakable, and is not liable to break the bank.”
Neil Gader – Dec ’20
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“… Your new best friend.”
Jules Coleman – April ’20
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“The old dictum correlating power and responsibility is one that is much apt for the audiophile’s personal space as well.”
Anil George, editor – Feb ’20 
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“Wannabe Audiophiles, this is your Kickstarter Kit!”
Anil George – Feb ’20
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Interview with John McDonald, President of Audience
“In a highly resolving music system, everything matters”
Feb. ’20 – Anil George, editor
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Best of 2019 Award
“Improvements to the sound were across the board”
Adam LaBarge, Dec ’19 Read Full Review

“The V8 is easily worth it, especially when my wife said, “You’re just mad that your speakers don’t sound as good without that thing.”
Adam LaBarge, Dec ’19
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