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by sbayne on Ever Evolving

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High priority on tone, soundstage and overall balance of sound.
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    • Aerial Acoustics 20T V2
    These speakers are version 2 of Aerial Acoustics' pinnacle speaker design. The workmanship is outstanding. They have 2" thick cabinet walls with heavy cherry veneer. The wiring and components are all premium grade. They use a 4" ribbon tweeter and proprietary Scan-Speak drivers. A true 20HZ to 20,000HZ speaker that is very musical.
    • Eversolo DMP-A10 and AMP-F10
    These are Eversolo's top-of-the-line power and digital preamp, DAC, streamer and DSP components. They are designed to work together and to keep all electronic noise to an absolute minimum. The A10 uses dual power supplies - one for analog and one for digital. Its volume control is a stepped-ladder R2R. And, has a built-in proprietary clocking system. The signal-to-noise ratio is over 130Db!

    The F10 power amplifier uses dual differential power modules, dual power supplies and a proprietary DC filtering system. I run two of them as monoblocks for an incredible 950 w/ch  and 70dB of current

    With the Aerial 20T V2 speakers these  components present a huge soundstage that is silky smooth and powerful.
    • ModWright Signature Truth SCD XA5400ES
    ModWright Signature Truth SCD XA5400ES with external tube rectified power supply. I've added Sophia Electric blue 6SN7 tubes to the output stage. I still have a significant CD collection. Overall, great analog type sound.
    • Audioquest Dragon Interconnects, Power Cables and Speaker Cables
    Expensive but worth it if you want the absolute best out of your system.
    • Synergistic Research Black Box

    The Black Box is a Low Frequency Resonator Array that works in conjunction with the Subwoofers, Atmospheres and FEQ X4 to solve bass node issues.  

    • Synergistic Research ART System
    This is Synergistic Research's older acoustic system that's based on resonators. It works very well with their current UEF system and provides excellent results. Complete ART systems are getting hard to find.
    • Synergistic Research: Atmosphere XL-4, Atmosphere, Mini-Atmosphere, FEQ X4 (2), UEF Dots, UEF Panels, Risers, ECT and GCT
    The UEF Panels, UEF Dots, Black Box, Risers, ECT and GCT are all types of sound resonators. I use an Atmosphere XL-4 (green ATM), Atmosphere (red ATM), FEQ X4 (2) (red ATMs) and Mini-Atmosphere (green ATM) - when used with the Synergistic Research control software they generate various frequencies of Schumann Resonances around the room. Bottom line they work: create a huge/realistic listening experience!
    • Synergistic Research Tranquility Pod
    The Tranquility Pod hasowered UEF and grounding technology.  It works with the SR Atmospheres that I have distributed around the room. Very effective with digital sources.
    • Electric Bamboo, ADD-Powr Sorcer and ElectraClear EAU-1
    The Electric Bamboo is an excellent but very rare line conditioner. All hand-built around a massive transformer wired and grounded in the classic star configuration.  The ADD-Powr and ElectraClear devices actually add electromagnetics (EM) to the AC line using an active circuit and algorithm. Contrary to popular belief not all EM is bad for sound quality in stereo systems. The proof is in the listening.
    • Vera-Fi Audio MainStream, SnubWay and Puron AC Line Conditioners
    I use these conditioners as additives to my power conditioner. They give a more realistic presentation/soundstage and reveal more texture and impact to the overall sound especially in the bass.
    • Stein H2 Harmonizer system
    I have 4 Stein H2s in my system.I went with one in each of corner of the room with a Stein stone on each and a Stein diamond on the ceiling in the center of the room. They add layers and layers of depth with each vocalist/instrument being in their own separate but integrated spaces.
    • Akiko Audio Tuning Stick; Kemp QA Plug (2) and Zero One (2)
    The Akiko Audio tuning stick is another grounding product that works with internal crystals.  The Kemp and Zero One products keep  the electrons spinning around the electronic signals as uniform as possible and add a more standard frequency Schumann Resonance as compared to the Synergistic Research products which variable frequencies. .
    • Audio Magic Pulsed Electron Alignment
    The PEAs are battery powered and affect Spintronics have the ability to control or manipulate how electrons spin. Electrons spinning around electronic signals carry audio information. The goal of the PEA devices its to get the electrons spinning as uniformly as possible. It opens up the sound and makes subtle cues in the music even more real.
    • StillPoint footers with risers
    I use original Stillpoints (with risers) under my amp, amp's power supply, streamer and DAC. These are still some of the best footers available in my opinion.
    • Perfect Path Technologies Total Contact, RCA caps, Stop-It duplex plugs, E-Mats & E-Cards
    This company has now closed because the owner has passed away. These products work to achieve a uniform and consistent RF/EMI and electron treatment around components.
    • Timbernation Stand and Platforms
    Solid maple platforms stained cherry.

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t_ramey

Owner
Things have finally calmed down at work and I should have time over the holidays to evaluate the PerfectPath Tech products. So, I ordered a set of Alpha E Cards from PerfectPath and bought some Total Contact from another audiophile. I'm looking forward to finally checking these out!

sbayne

Owner
I’ve been tinkering with my system lately.  I started to get a little less transparency in the bass and lower mids and the highs didn’t seem as warm. So I put everything back to where I knew I liked it, but it still didn’t sound right.  Finally, I realized the sub for the right channel wasn’t making any sound! The power cord looked like it was in place but was out just enough to lose power.  I pushed it all the way in and the sound snapped into place! Definitely reconfirmed the Impact Monitors sound better with stereo subs!

sbayne

Owner
Listened to Daft Punk's RAM on vinyl last night with my son. That last cut is nuts! Literally thought I was going to blow a speaker!

sbayne

Owner
I ended-up taking the MC-0.5, that has Total Contact all-over it, out of my system. Even when used with the SR Tranquility bases it seemed to add a slight haze to the sound. Really weird. I tried non-treated MC-0.5s in different positions and finally left them as they were before - all together in the same power strip. Since its claimed to be very conductive, I thought maybe the Total Contact was passing some type of noise over the surface of that MC-0.5. So I got out my multi-meter and it isn't conductive as far as I can tell (I readily admit maybe I was measuring it wrong). Whatever. The next logical step is to wipe the Total Contact off and try it all again. So spent a lot of time screwing around and didn't get very far. Argh!

sbayne

Owner
I've been busy with work and family matters lately so not much time spent with my system. I did buy a MC-0.5 from another Audiogoner. He had completely covered it with Total Contact.  Its a strange beast. Definitely does not play well with the other MC-0.5s I have in my system. When pared with other MC-0.5s on the same power strip it added a really weird fazy sibilance to the sound. I moved it to a power strip that powers my SR Tranquility bases and liked what it did. I finally have some time this weekend to mess around with my system so I'll keep experimenting. Again, placement and time with "tweaks" make all the difference.

sbayne

Owner
You mean "life" isn't all about our sound systems? Ha,ha.  I just want to give the E-Cards a fair shot so I need enough time to do that. I don't want to drop them in my system on Friday and reach a conclusion on Sunday. I've certainly learned placement and time in the system can make a big difference with sound quality.

sbayne

Absolutely Scott! 

I want to order some e cards or mat too but it might have to wait after some unexpected expenses. I hate it when life gets in the way of my audio hobby...

:)

t_ramey

Owner
I read a news report this morning that scientists recently figured-out how birds detect the earth's magnetic field to navigate. For decades they thought it had something to do with their beaks being able to feel it but they actually SEE it based on blue-light from dusk. There is so much we still don't understand about sound, light, matter, space, time, physics, magnetic fields.........its really rather arrogant and ignorant for objective audiophiles to claim we can measure every characteristic of sound.

sbayne

Owner
Saw your comments on the E-Cards, Bill. I will get a set at some point. I've been gone so much lately I'm going to wait a little bit when I have more time to devote to my system. I certainly respect your opinions.

sbayne

Very interesting.  I think this whole area of science will bring with it a host of new innovation within our industry. I think the Perfect Path Audio products are doing something within this sphere.  Tim is onto something within this space.

grannyring

Owner
Long story short, over the past weekend, I met a quantum physicist and struck-up a conversation. She was talking about the dual nature of light which has both particle and wave-like properties. Apparently, light diffraction can be manipulated at the electron level. I asked her about magnetic fields and graphene. Perhaps she was humoring me, but after I told her what I've been doing she indicated it was certainly possible the "spin" of the magnetic field is why my system seems to sound better. It was refreshing to talk to a scientist who seemed to be fully open to subjective determinations of sound quality!

sbayne

Owner
I painted all the connections inside my Ground Box, including the copper strips, with graphene oxide. I'm a little surprised at the improvement. Starting to wonder how a completely treated speaker wire (on the metal) over the entire length of the wire would sound.

sbayne

Owner
Tom - moving sucks. All the best with the system! Yeah the GO is addictive.  Keep us up-to-date!

sbayne

I ordered another 250ml bottle of the GO ( can’t believe I went thru one bottle already). I keep forgetting to add more of it to the exterior parts of cables and such but will in a few weeks. I’m moving in a week and a half so I’m in the process of breaking everything down and boxing up my equipment. :(

t_ramey

Owner
Synergistic Research recently had a special if you bought 3 GCTs you received a Blue fuse free. So now, I have Blue fuses in my amp, music server and preamp and all have GCTs on them. Since its not conductive, all my components have also been treated with graphene oxide both inside and out. I finished Bach's Passion last night. I must say the music is so alive and emotional its uncanny. The Blue fuses and GCTs are the real deal.

sbayne

Owner
Finally had some downtime this weekend so I listened to most of Bach's St. Mathew Passion directed by Otto Klemperer with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Choir. This was recorded by EMI and one of the best I own. To me, music is emotion and this piece makes it all flow!

sbayne

No idea really.   Money back guarantee.  Just leave it put for at least 14 days as it improves greatly over time as it does its thing.  Ask a Tim where to put it first in your system.  I wish this darn $600 cheap looking mat did not work. It does however. Goodness.

grannyring

Owner
Ok Bill I may take the plunge  Any theories on how they work? He has made very clear it has nothing to do with a magnetic field.

sbayne

Our DIY mats seem to bring some fullness and body with a touch of warmth.  The E-Mat bring scale, ease, beauty, realism and a certain rightness to everything.

grannyring

Great to hear Bill! When time and funds allow I’d like to try the e-mat.

t_ramey

I was just to post here on this.  The mat is amazing guys. I hate to say it, but it is in my rig. More profound impact as compared to our DIY mats.  About 5x the improvement if I were to guess. The good news is they work together just fine.  I like both together.

grannyring

Owner
Bill just saw your comments about the E-mat and how removing the EMI barriers seemed to unleash the magic.  Do you still have any of the magnetic mats we’ve been discussing here in your system?

sbayne

Owner
That's ok. I just think they crossed the line and I had to say something.

sbayne

I saw it.  Be prepared for the wrath of Tim 😕

grannyring

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