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    The best plug in filter ever!

    I tried the Telos Mini Quantum Resonator. I did not like it, so I sent it back. I honestly cannot say why it didn't work for me. Their larger unit looks super high quality, but is expensive, so I decided no. I have a Nordost QX4, QK1, QV2, an AddPower Wizard, a Puron, an iFi Purifier, and a...
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    The best plug in filter ever!

    I have opened up several. Sometimes I am disgusted in what I find.
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    The best plug in filter ever!

    I believe the noise is from the rectifiers drawing from the line, producing voltage ripples. EMR may come from CD players and such, which are supposed to meet FCC restrictions.
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    The best plug in filter ever!

    I didn't want to hear that. I have one Corelli. I do like it very much. I had to turn the volume up a bit, because of the noise it took out. But the result is beautiful.
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    The best plug in filter ever!

    I have a Muon Pro and some other devices including the Puron, Corelli, Nordost, etc. The Muon will work on the signal going through the LAN cables, but will not affect the operation of components. In contrast, the devices for the AC power, including power conditiones, will improve the operation...
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    The best plug in filter ever!

    Now Nordost has the Q Sine and Q Wave. I have not yet tried those. Based on my experience so far, and valuable posts such as yours, I would guess either the whole system would benefit slightly, or that one component would benefit more than the rest.
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    The best plug in filter ever!

    Yes, I have an iFi DC filter( Silencer), an iFi power strip with built in iPurifier, and a plug in iPurifier. They all work well and are similar in effectiveness as the Nordost QK1 and High Fidelity MC0.5 Helix. Each one of these devices produces a different effect on sound, and picture quality...
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    Audio Note UK vs Audio Japan Sonic Differences

    Sorry for the late reply, but the room I saw was at the show in Los Angeles. IMO the room was too small for horn speakers, and just rotely putting silver cable in a system because you happen to make them does not guarantee good sound or synergy. I'm sure they have adjusted since then for shows...
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    REL No. 31 and other REL subwoofers: fuses and power cords?

    So are you using Voodoo on the REL subs and the rest Cerious ? Can I ask which model ? Those companies make several versions. Thanks...
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    REL No. 31 and other REL subwoofers: fuses and power cords?

    That's why most of us are here. We know the power cords make quite a significant difference and the difference can be an improvement. With that said, I've heard Tellurium Q makes a good sounding power cord for subwoofers. I'm surprised not to see more pairing with REL, because both are made in...
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    REL No. 31 and other REL subwoofers: fuses and power cords?

    Let us know the results after you finish the cables.
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    REL No. 31 and other REL subwoofers: fuses and power cords?

    Do you like the Furutech power cords over the Cardas on the subwoofers ?
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    Audio Note UK vs Audio Japan Sonic Differences

    Not similar. AN Japan uses lots of silver and horn speakers. I heard them about 6 years ago at an audio show. One of the worst rooms I have ever heard. In your face, projected, poor imaging and soundstage, and upper midrange glare. And the bass was not integrated. I don't know if they have...
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    Classification of some top SS amps (brands)

    In other words, any really good solid state amplifier will sound great in that set up. Final tuning is done with what you listed above.
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    Classification of some top SS amps (brands)

    I don't know who that would be. Burmester components, particularly the amplifiers are unmistakably solid state in sound character. I recommended them to a friend about a year ago. He does not like tube amps or the tube rolling, etc. So I told him Burmester is one of the very best sounding solid...
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    Which cables and power cords ?

    Don, Nelson Pass and almost all others, except for Merrill Audio and a handful of specialty manufacturers, will NOT give you a high end power cord from another company. The cord they send you will be adequate gauge, but CHEAP. They know most buyers will find a better cord on their own time and...
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    High Performance DC cable for MSB DAC by Angus Leung and Westminster Lab Takes My System to Another Level

    BS. Anyone who justifies $5400.00 for a cable or 25,000.00 for an amplifier is promoting the overpricing/ over profit that some audiophile companies practice. And the Jaw Dropping is also BS. Take a look at Schnerzinger Cables and Ansuz Cable pricing, and the jaw dropping reviews. Then look at...
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    Critical Mass Systems Center Stage 2M footers

    I suggest try both sizes and listen. You should know within 30 minutes to an hour which sounds better. You can always repeat the comparison the next day if you so desire. You do not have to wait for break-in or settling. Vibration and weight will settle them in. You can accelerate the process or...
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    High Performance DC cable for MSB DAC by Angus Leung and Westminster Lab Takes My System to Another Level

    It's time we can do without the "jaw dropping" description. Regurgitation of the last review is just not believable anymore.
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    In search of the best rca cable

    I have not tried Hemingway cables. I saw the price and ran. Then I saw the review at Stereo Times. I don't fully trust reviewers. Gold containing cables seem to come and go. I've tried Gabriel Gold, Silnote and some Bybee products. Gold tends to darken the sound and can have a fog like...
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    In search of the best rca cable

    You are on the right track IMO. Stay with at least some Ansuz cabling and their power conditioner (s). If you run into" too much brightness", or the like, get a product such as the Akiko Audio Corelli. I have one and I had to turn the volume up a bit, but no brightness or edge. Just fuller and...
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    Which cables and power cords ?

    That's the trouble I find with Transparent and MIT. The top of the line products sound excellent and the rest are not so competitive. This is not true with other brands, at least not as pronounced. Just a weirdness I've found in the cable world.
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    FirSt experience with Shunyata Research Power Cords - Alpha NR and Alpha EF

    I looked it up... the Zenwave is made with silver wires and conductors. What do you use this cable to power, assuming you still have the Zenwave PS14 ?
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    FirSt experience with Shunyata Research Power Cords - Alpha NR and Alpha EF

    I found that true with the first PS Audio P 300. The Purist Dominus was the best cord. I still use the P 300 with some slight modification/ upgrades. And the Dominus still works above the rest, although I have not tried any cord above the Python Zitron on this regenerator. Also, the...
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    Choose Python ZiTron or Alpha HC power cable

    I have to agree with you 90 percent. I also have both of these cords. One of my references for "richness" is the Triode Wire Labs 7 power cord. My final two cords for a SET amplifier was the TWL-7 and the Python Zitron. I still have both here and plan to get a Sigma NR in the next month and try...
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    Choose Python ZiTron or Alpha HC power cable

    The "best" is not always the more expensive product, especially with power cords. There is lots of competition out there and of course design changes within a company. Throwing money at it is not the answer.
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    Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX First Impressions

    If they are full range, which they are and produce very low octave bass, then the bass section will require the 100 watt minimum, or a similar amp used by high end subwoofers. SET amplifiers require a narrow design range of bass drivers. Wilsons are normally not that type of design, however, the...
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    Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX First Impressions

    I just spent 6 minutes being so glad I did not spend that amount of money on speakers.
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    Part Time Audiophile: The Best Cables, Power, and Racks | Buyers Guide 2021

    I've also had very good results with Triode Wire Labs power cables. I have not tried their interconnects or speaker cables yet. For interconnects, Zentara Reference has been above many others. So has MIT Oracle for solid state source components, but they are hard to find for a decent price.
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    The 6 ways of power filtration

    I have used almost all of the 5 or 6 types you mentioned. I still use them all, depending on what sounds the best to me. I like the Nordost QX4 which is similar to the new AddPower products. I never did like the small plug in units like Quiet Lines or Noise Harvesters, or even the early...

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