During the last years I always used power splitters from the Spanish Company Vibex. Every time, when they changed their portfolio, I upgraded accordingly.
The last two years I was using the Vibex Granada Powerblock with integrated DC Filter plus the on top Vibex Alhambra AC Filter.
This year Vibex presented their new products, which will replace the former ones.
As many companies before, they are using the opportunity to double their retail prices, so the future Vibex Powerblock with DC Filter will cost 5000,- eur recommended retail.
So Vibex is now entering a segment, where other competitors been for a while before. I had chosen the Vibex Granada because of the double DC filter, my former amps were benefitting from the DC filter, less noise from the PSU. But my current gear is less sensible in this regard.
https://6moons.com/audioreviews2/vibex/1.html
Analyzing the market of high class power splitters, you will identify brands like Ansuz, Isotech, Furutech and many more.
Since some years I like the design of the Furutech Pure Transmission Power 6E model. Unfortunately this powerblock was launched in 2012 (EU) for very expensive 11.500,- eur .
The Furutech update to "NFC" technology made no difference to the recommended retail price, but has increased the chance to get a used version for a price,
the Vibex Granada replacement will be launched.
Today than I had the chance to compare the Furutech 6E with my current Vibex Granada , which has satisfied me for a long time. But changing to the Furutech gave the music a lot more energy, mainly in the lower mids, upper bass, so the music is now more rich and energetic. In parallel the resolution increases over all frequencies, sharpness , mainly in female vocal sibilance, which is mostly critical to reproduce "smooth". The "black" , the "quietness" has increased as well, so it feels more dynamic in all dimensions.
So I am quite happy and the Furutech 6E can stay, the Vibex Granada will go on sale!
May be the NFC Version of the 6E is even better, but reading about NFC performance mostly sees an increased brightness, which would not fit to my tonal balance.
Hopefully , there will be a chance to compare the two versions in a time
(Just for reference, I am using the Critical Mass System QXK amp stand rack triangle with a 54cm x 54cm Black Diamond base (filter) to host my powerblock)
https://soundrebels.com/furutech-pure-power-6-english-ver/
The Furutech offers a grounding post, so I tried the active Telos GNR II as grounding device. The effect was clear and positive. So I will try now some more grounding devices to identify the best solution on this vital grounding point. Next one with be CAD GC 1 & GC3.
Now I am going to enjoy some more music
The last two years I was using the Vibex Granada Powerblock with integrated DC Filter plus the on top Vibex Alhambra AC Filter.
This year Vibex presented their new products, which will replace the former ones.
As many companies before, they are using the opportunity to double their retail prices, so the future Vibex Powerblock with DC Filter will cost 5000,- eur recommended retail.
So Vibex is now entering a segment, where other competitors been for a while before. I had chosen the Vibex Granada because of the double DC filter, my former amps were benefitting from the DC filter, less noise from the PSU. But my current gear is less sensible in this regard.
https://6moons.com/audioreviews2/vibex/1.html
Analyzing the market of high class power splitters, you will identify brands like Ansuz, Isotech, Furutech and many more.
Since some years I like the design of the Furutech Pure Transmission Power 6E model. Unfortunately this powerblock was launched in 2012 (EU) for very expensive 11.500,- eur .
The Furutech update to "NFC" technology made no difference to the recommended retail price, but has increased the chance to get a used version for a price,
the Vibex Granada replacement will be launched.
Today than I had the chance to compare the Furutech 6E with my current Vibex Granada , which has satisfied me for a long time. But changing to the Furutech gave the music a lot more energy, mainly in the lower mids, upper bass, so the music is now more rich and energetic. In parallel the resolution increases over all frequencies, sharpness , mainly in female vocal sibilance, which is mostly critical to reproduce "smooth". The "black" , the "quietness" has increased as well, so it feels more dynamic in all dimensions.
So I am quite happy and the Furutech 6E can stay, the Vibex Granada will go on sale!
May be the NFC Version of the 6E is even better, but reading about NFC performance mostly sees an increased brightness, which would not fit to my tonal balance.
Hopefully , there will be a chance to compare the two versions in a time
(Just for reference, I am using the Critical Mass System QXK amp stand rack triangle with a 54cm x 54cm Black Diamond base (filter) to host my powerblock)
https://soundrebels.com/furutech-pure-power-6-english-ver/
The Furutech offers a grounding post, so I tried the active Telos GNR II as grounding device. The effect was clear and positive. So I will try now some more grounding devices to identify the best solution on this vital grounding point. Next one with be CAD GC 1 & GC3.
Now I am going to enjoy some more music
