This is my first star wired power strip/distributor. I have previously used models from Supra, both versions with tinned copper wiring inside and the black models with silver plated copper. I have also used a Ludic Asgard (which I preferred over the Supra distributors). This Audiophonics power strip is head and shoulders better than all the previous distributors I have owned. It definitely sounds more like every device is plugged straight into the wall, ie every device has a more relaxed and effortless delivery of sound. In a normal power strip where devices are wired in series, all the devices interact with each other. I own two iFi AC filters, and if I plug them into the last two sockets on a normal power strip it dramatically affects the sound of the devices placed ahead of it in series. By using a star wired power strip, this interaction is minimized and everything clearly sounds better. I'm talking treble that is not as brittle and more pleasant, much better separation of sounds, and generally a slightly warmer more powerful sound. Basically, a cheaper power strip is a compromise that changes how devices work for the worse, whereas a power strip like this one allows every device plugged into it to work as intended without being affected by other devices plugged into the power distributor. Highly recommended. But why only 4 stars out of 5? Because mine arrived with loose screws inside. I opened it up and could screw them down without issue, and aside from the loose screws the finish and quality was impeccable both inside and out.