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  1. J

    Taiko Audio with 'Evo spec' meets MSB Select II digital + NVS tt

    I was just over at Mike's, and hadn't been there in about 4 weeks or so, since he got his new amps. As usual there were lot's of changes since I was there. The multiple LPS, Evo Spec and Daiza were new additions. The last time I was at Mike's I thought the combination of latest MSB Select...
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    MSB Select II arrival

    My first time jumping onto this thread. I heard Mike's system yesterday and his latest digital set up with MSB and SGM was the best digital I have heard by a wide margin. It has really closed the gap on the best vinyl playback. I've been lucky enough to hear Mike's digital journey since before...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    My experience with break-in follows: 1st hour is radical. I don't think prior cable cooking is that significant so I just recommend installing and putting up with the first day. It's important to do a good install with wires properly stripped, cleaned and torqued connections for consistency...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    All of the NCF versions are Rhodium plated. I personally no longer use the Gold any more and rarely get any requests for it. As far as I know, Rhodium has been outselling Gold by quite a bit over the last couple years, so it doesn't surprise me that the new NCF series is only available in...
  5. J

    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I use the FI-09 NCF chassis mount IEC (15 amp) because it has similar construction and sound quality as the GTX-D NCF outlets. Highly recommended. see Brochure (PDF)
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    All kidding aside Mike, the system with the new digital gear is simply amazing. Listening to Simon and Garfunkel was like they were right there, I could reach out and touch them. Classical music was so natural and effortless, it was unnecessary to raise the volume level, dynamics were so...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    You are required to kneel down before the outlets prior to installation.
  8. J

    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    Looks like the cover works like Furutech's Axial Locking System (very cool). There will be an ideal screw adjustment for best performance. The cover is very stiff so don't try to screw it down till it bottoms out, you may crack it. Just as the screw makes contact (not loose), no more than...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    Each different wall construction will have a unique sound. And it's my opinion that the outlets are microphonic, especially to low frequency bass. The GTX Wall Plate helps to provide a sonically neutral mounting surface. Furutech's special finish helps to lower resonance. Aluminum is also good...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    The US Furutech Distributor provided the following explanation for the 105-D NCF size difference: "Furutech did not provide any instructions for the 105-D NCF when used with the GTX Wall Plate in the packaging, so you may have customers ask why the 105-D NCF does not fit snugly in the GTX...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    The first impression was increased dynamics, both macro and micro, which really surprised me. Increased jump factor/slam. Reduced noise floor and increased transparency, the ambient environment was just quieter, very cool. Increased ease, with greater reality/suspension of disbelief. We kill...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    The new Furutech 105-D NCF covers are really awesome. They are my new reference. For those who have existing GTX Wall Plate installed with the Teflon Damping Foil, I'm not sure if you need to remove it. I need to do some comparative listening. If others have done some comparisons I'd be...
  13. J

    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I have not found any UL rated boxes where the GTX outlets don't fit in.
  14. J

    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I installed Mike's GTX-D NCF duplex receptacles according to code. Ground wire is connected to the receptacle ground connection. So the ground is not isolated.
  15. J

    Best Speaker for 100k

    Yes, Mike's copy of Led Zep I was drop dead incredible. I'm considering selling a kidney to buy a copy. BTW, Mike's Evolution speakers are great.
  16. J

    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I didn't listen to the tape machines prior to installing the FI-50 NCF connectors, but there is usually an improvement. Two of the three PC's had the older gold plated connectors, so the latest NCF connector with the Rhodium plating was like two steps forward in performance. In any event, the...
  17. J

    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    Mike is using the 15 amp FI-50 NCF IEC connectors. The new 20 amp FI-52 has not shipped from the factory yet.
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    Every power connection is a bottleneck to performance. I have found that every outlet, contact, conductor can impact the overall sound. The NCF technology in the receptacles and plugs (FI-50 NCF) seam to lift a veil so to speak and become less of a bottleneck to performance. So the effect is...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    Wideband Power Line & EMI Noise Analyzer I use an Entech Wideband Power Line & EMI Noise Analyzer to check out powerline noise and radiated EMI (electromagnetic interference) at various points in my system. The device has a digital display and also a speaker where you can hear the noise...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    Mike, I am relieved you were able to get the connectors to work with your amp/speakers after more break-in and EQ. I have never heard this amount of "before & after" impact/change due to just swapping out four power connectors in a system before. Fascinating and scary at the same time. I...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    Peter, it's good to have fewer "links in the chain", however, each link then becomes more significant. I can't speak for Mike, but all of the NCF outlets and plugs improved every parameter in my reference system. The impact/improvement of a single FI-50 NCF IEC in your simplified power system...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    Thanks for the kind words Mike. I know your system was already great and regardless of the improvement due to the outlets and plugs, your system is the best I have heard so far in my life. No BS. It is a privilege to hear it, unfortunately most people will will not be able to experience it...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I have replaced all of my previous Furutech GTX-D (R) outlets with the new NCF version in my main reference system, 8 total. I'm really impressed with these outlets. The new NCF material is the real deal and highly recommended. Based on the improvement in the receptacles, I replaced the...
  24. J

    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I always use the clamps. The GTX clamp is designed for increased surface area contact, which I think sounds really good. The clamp does not "bite" into the wire significantly. If you use a wire that does not fit into the clamp hole, then I recommend installing spades, but only if you can...
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I replaced 4 of my GTX-D(R) receptacles with the new NCF (Nano Crystal Formula) version in my main reference system after installing Mike's and was very impressed with the improvement. To clarify, the only thing that Furutech did was to add Tourmaline crystal powder to the existing carbon powder...
  26. J

    Entreq Tellus grounding

    I think Keith's thinking of ground resistance and ground loops is too simplified. I suspect there are other factors that also contribute to the grounding effect, such as electrostatic fields, which may take time to fully build-up and dissipate (discharge). As a consultant specializing in...
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    Entreq Tellus grounding

    In a fire, earthquake, disaster, etc., live wires can cross and short to ground wires.
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    Entreq Tellus grounding

    Yes microstrip, I agree. Any competent cable manufacturer should optimizes each cable length produced, it matters. And I never recommend modifying (shortening) cables yourself ulnless your are willing to live with the consequences. Entreq will make cable lengths to order at additional cost...
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    Entreq Tellus grounding

    mauidan, I'm just speculating that in addition to lowering the noise floor, Entreq Signal Grounding may improve system coherency. To explain, I find most systems could be more coherent, ie: not everything is working as a whole, things are slightly out of focus. This is usually symptomatic of...
  30. J

    Entreq Tellus grounding

    Reproducing music is a complex problem. Ohms law is important, but it does not account for every variable. What many are not considering is the concept of time distortion. Just like having ultra short signal paths in a component's design, it seams logical to have perfect virtual grounds as close...

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