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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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    • Tekton Design MOAB
    These speakers use a double tweeter array to produce the midrange. The Be tweeter between the arrays is used as the actual tweeter. Then two big ass woofers are added. Extremely well reviewed and high value speakers!
    • Mr K Passive Preamplifier PPA01
    This is an extremely high quality autoformer based passive preamp. There is absolutely no noise but with with excellent soundstaging and dynamics. 

    • Aria Audio Aria Signature MK2
    This is a beautiful hand-built amplifier that puts out100 watts of Class A power with very high current capability. A extremely seductive yet authoritative sound with the Moabs.
    • MHDT Orchid
    The Orchid DACs are legendary. They use the TDA 1541A R2R chip for a a realistic and natural sound. This Orchid was Bill Dion's (grannyring) personal DAC which he highly modified by doing the following:
    - Upgraded the output capacitors to a custom made set of 2.2uf copper foil in beeswax, flat stacked design caps from Jupiter Condenser. Chris of Jupiter does not offer these out as they cost too much to build and takes too much time to manufacture. They are a sonic cut above the fantastic round Jupiter copper foil caps. 
    - 4 Miflex KPCU-02 0.1 micro farad copper foil caps in other key positions. 
    - 10 carefully selected resistor types located though-out the DAC 

    • Innuos PULSE
    Network Streamer internal with a RECAP2 power supply by Dr. Sean Jacobs built-in. Uses the innuOS 2.0 and Sense software. It's the best sounding streamer, OS and control software I've ever used. Here is more info:
    ⦿ Medical-grade filtered IEC 
    ⦿ Audio-grade toroidal transformer with an epoxy-filled center for dampening vibration, magnetic screening with coated SYN-SHIELD copper tape between windings and wrapped in black Mylar Tape
    ⦿ Over 40000 µF of high-end Mundorf Capacitors
    ⦿ Coilcraft Inductor

    • Inakustik Referenz LS-2404 Air Interconnects and Speaker Cables
    Inakustik Referenz LS-2404 Air Interconnects and Speaker Cables. These are meticulously made open-weave copper cables. Each strand is separated to insure an air insulation between the strands. It makes for an open very natural sound with the best bass I've had in my listening room. Expensive but worth it.
    • Network Acoustics Muon System
    This is a complete digital cable system (filter, LAN cable, USB cable). This at a higher level than the famed EVO system.
    • Cayin Audio Mini-CD MK2
    This is an excellent little CD player. I mostly stream but I still have hundreds of CDs.
    • DIY Power cables
    DIY power cables. They use multi-strand copper, an open weave, cotton cord in the center and ERS cloth at both ends. It's the formula Danny Richie uses for his power cables. They have an open, airy yet very solid sound. The key is to break them in for hundreds of hours.
    • Synergistic Research Powercell 12 UEF
    This is a classic power conditioner. It's UEF/EM based and compliments every component plugged in to it!
    • Synergistic Research Galileo SX Grounding Block
    The Galileo SX Grounding Block makes the system absolutely silent at idle and creates very black backgrounds for music. I made my own "high definition" grounding cables.
    • 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!
    • Townshend Audio Seismic Isolation Podiums
    These decouple and "float" your speakers on a spring-loaded metal base. It opens-up the sound and adds solidity to the bass but doesn't make the sound harsh like most metal speaker bases.
    • Akiko Audio Tuning Stick; Kemp QA Plug (2) and Zero One (2)
    The Akiko Audio, Kemp and Zero One products treat the signal and power in my system keeping the electrons spinning around the electronic signals as uniform as possible or by adding more standard frequency Schumann Resonances. These products are excellent at making your system sound more "natural".
    • Synergistic Research Tranquility Bases and Tranquility Pod
    I use original MIGs under the Tranquility Bases.
    • Puritan 156, ADD-Powr Sorcer and ElectraClear EAU-1
    The Puritan is an excellent line conditioner. 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.
    • Puron AC Line Conditioner
    I use this in the first outlet of my Synergistic Research power conditioner. It gives a more realistic presentation of vocals and reveals a little more texture and impact to 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 at 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.
    • Tombo Audio Lotus Harmonic Enhancer
    The bell on the top gives high resonance frequency while the tip on the top of the bell performs as a wave guide streaming high frequency up to the ceiling.
    • Swiss Digital Fuse Boxes
    The Swiss Digital Fuse Box replaces the fuse in your component with a pure copper "sluggo". The "sluggo" comes in various types depending on what coating, if any, is applied to it. The bottom line it allows much more current to flow into the electronics which is especially important with high current power amps. Every part of the sonic presentation is enhanced. I now use one on my power amp, DAC and streamer.
    • 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 my components which greatly helps the sonics.
    • Audio Magic Pulsed Electron Alignment
    The PEAs are battery powered. Spintronics is 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.
    • Timbernation and Bright Star Audio Platforms
    Solid maple platforms stained cherry for electronics and Bright Star platforms for the subs.

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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

Owner
Well I guess the seller of Total Contact knows exactly what is going on with people painting inside of power conditioners. Last night on their thread they even explained how to get hex screws out and if they are made to be "tamper proof" to drill them out, etc. If a person needs help they can call the seller and he will explain. Since Total Contact states it's Highly Conductive in its literature and that's been confirmed by users I think this is extremely irresponsible and dangerous. I'm going to break my silence and post on that thread.

sbayne

Owner
Yeah agreed. I need to "fish or cut bait" with that amp. I'll be in touch.

sbayne

Or buy to drive back halfway to you etc... Damn shame as the fix will be simple I am sure.

grannyring

Send it to me to fix and sell for you.  If you want.....

grannyring

Owner
Thanks Bill. It appears the seller's wife is the company rep on those boards now so I'll leave it to her. Hopefully, people will use some common sense. I've talked to a number of people about my tube amp to no avail. My fully "treated" little Class A amp is doing a great job though.

sbayne

Update on your tube amp?

grannyring

Yes it is very conductive.  Yes it can be dangerous unless one is very, very careful in application.  Making an unintended conductive bridge is a very real possibility when coating everything.  Also, if a wire moves for any reason it can also cause a short and and big band sort of meltdown ☹️

grannyring

Owner

For you Total Contact users who may be reading this. Doesn't the seller claim its very conductive? I haven't been reading those message boards much anymore but the main proponent recently posted the following which seems to be very dangerous advice especially if the whole inside of the power conditioner is covered with it? Again, they are claiming its very conductive right?

 "Yes, paste everything inside including the sides of the receptacles (plugs), wires, connections, Caps, AND the inside of the chassis including the inside of the cover. It took an entire tube of TC to do my six-outlet power conditioner. For the price of one tube of Total Contact, if your results are the same as mine, you'll be getting a $10,000 upgrade to your system. No joke." 

sbayne

Owner
Yeah I basically agree with Bill but I would say at least 3 days. If you can wait a week before doing serious listening I would recommend it. Also use as many layers as you can and get EMI inhibitors out of your system since they work against the magnetic field you are trying to create.

sbayne

I agree with the slightly warmer. I would add more musical and satisfying.  I think the total impact only takes 3 days max.  Love to hear what Scott and Tom think.

grannyring

I Just finished 6 mats consisting of 6 layers each of 30 mill magnet sheets  with Graphene Oxide applied within the layers.

First listen and the sound seems to be slightly warmer. Any idea how long it will take to achieve maximum results?

ozzy

ozzy

Owner

Ozzy - Thank you for everything you've done for this audiophile community over the years! 

To answer your questions.

1.  I don't think it matters if you cut the mats to the space you want to use them in. I've pretty much cut all of mine and it doesn't seem like its hampered performance.

2. Based on Bill's observations, there is a difference in sound quality on the orientation of the mat. So, I alternated (magnet facing component/magnet facing away from component) the orientation of all of the magnets in the various stacks. There are so many variables to consider when you make changes its hard to say for sure if this made a big difference in my system but, again, I don't think it hurt the sound quality.

3. I should probably buy some Total Contact since I'm sure it works from what people have said and from my understanding of graphene solutions. I use a cheap non-proprietary graphene oxide that, based on my reading, is used throughout the industry to provide a coating that helps protect and enhance the performance of many things including batteries and solar cells. It has very little to do with conductivity. The graphene oxide does seem to help. I've now painted both sides of all my magnetic mats with it. I've also used it on most of the connections throughout my system.

sbayne

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