Norm Luttbeg has posted a review of the Synergistic Research Quantum Fuse SR 20 ($69) at Stereo Times. His conclusion: “I think the quantum tunneling on a Tesla coil is key to the sound of these fuses, and the consumer can only get it from SR with their third generation Tesla Coil. This, of...
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Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the Vibex Granada Double DC filter (€2000) at 6moons. His conclusions: “At only €100 more than his Three 11R and subtracting just 3 outlets in trade, the Vibex Granada improves demonstrably over what’s been my reference conditioner. The kicker, again, is that it does so by going...
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Howard Kneller has posted a review of the HFT ($75 each) and FEQ ($750) room treatments, and XOT crossover ($399/pair) at SoundStage! Ultra. His conclusions: “Synergistic Research’s HFT, FEQ, and XOT work, but their effects were not on the usual scale of audiophile tweaks; e.g., “I definitely heard a difference.” In fact, relegating these...
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Andre Marc has posted a review of the Svelte and Segue line of platforms ($199-$499) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: ” Symposium Acoustics has made it clear to me that their suite of products is essential to maximizing the potential of any high end system. The company is not the flavor of the month,...
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Stephen Yan has posted a review of the King Kong Platform and DC-1 Dynamic Controller at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “I have nothing but praise and admiration for Freddie Kwoh’s creations. Like any good magician, he pulls tricks out of hats that surprise and delight the audience. The KK platform must be used with...
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Steve Marsh has posted a review of the Synergistic Research HFT ($75 each) and EFQ ($750) acoustic devices at 6moons. His conclusions: “While I found the effects of the Synergistic Research HFT and FEQ devices to be more powerful or overall easier to hear than the Audio Magic devices, they both had distinct merits....
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Philip Beaudette has posted a review of the Blue Circle Audio BC60X1 power conditioner ($4495) at SoundStage! Hi-Fi. His conclusions: “If there’s something you don’t like about the sound of your current stereo, it’s unlikely that the BC60X1 will fix the problem — there are other changes you can make that will have a...
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Marc Mickelson has posted a review of the Essence Reference II power cords ($1999) and Power Distributor ($2999) at The Audio Beat. His conclusions: “In fact, more obvious could be the tagline for these products. If you like your electronics (and why wouldn’t you?), your reasons will be more obvious. The things that differentiate...
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Sujesh Pavithran has posted a review of the Frank FPBS power conditioner ($2600) at audiofi.net. His conclusions: “After months of living with the FPBS, and taking into account my A/B test, I now feel it’s going to be impossible not to have it in my system. It isn’t visually intrusive, but the improvements it...
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Roy Gregory has posted a review of the Entreq grounding products at The Audio Beat. His conclusions: “I think the first conclusion is simple: There’s no substitute in terms of cost effectiveness or benefit to the installation of a proper clean ground arrangement. Used in conjunction with a dedicated AC spur or ring and...
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Jason Victor Serinus has posted a review of the Synergistic Research Tranquility Bases ($1995 eqch), Transporter Ultra ($2295) and UEF Tuning Circuits ($250/set of 4) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “The sole reason I began my exploration of high-end audio was to bring me closer to the source of creation of the music I love....
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Glen Wagenknecht has posted a review of the Codia Acoustic Design Stage 1000 equipment rack ($1320) at 6moons. His conclusions: “If you are coming from the well-endowed side of the fiscal and experience spectrum, the Stage 1000 will at the very least merit a nod of appreciation. There’s a lot of technology working successfully...
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Clement Perry has posted a review of the Bybee Technology Super Effect Speaker Bullets Mk II ($5500/set of 4) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “The Bybee Super Effect Speaker Bullets are the ultimate tweak for a guy like me. It forces me to keep my focus where it belongs: on the music. For this...
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Peter Davey has posted a review of the SVS SoundPath isolation feet ($45/4) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “If you’re in the air about speaker isolation, or any isolation at that point— I suggest you start here if anywhere. The pricing isn’t audiophile crazy, and what you get for the money is spot on.”...
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Kal Rubinson has posted a review of the multi-channel version of Dirac Research Live Room Correction Suite in his Music in the Round column at Stereophile. His conclusions: “Dirac’s Live Room Correction Suite has hooked me. Yes, it’s limited to 24-bit/96kHz PCM resolution (24/192 is promised), but no matter. More experiments, comparisons, and independent...
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Norm Luttbeg has posted a review of the High Fidelity Cable Magnetic Wave Guide power conditioner ($16,900) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “On many recordings one senses the broad expanse of the recording venue with the High Fidelity Magnetic Waveguide Power Filer. You almost sense that you are there. The noise level drops dramatically...
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Jeff Dorgay has posted a review of the Spin Clean II record cleaner ($) at TONEAudio. His conclusions: “If you have a turntable and you don’t have a Spin Clean, you need one. If you’re a maniacal LP collector with a top of the line RCM and you don’t have a Spin Clean, you...
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Jason Kennedy has posted a review of the PS Audio P5 Power Plant power regenerator (£3000) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “I can see why AC regeneration put PS Audio so firmly back on the map. The results it delivers with the P5 is a high value means of getting the most out of a...
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Matej Isak has posted a review of the Artesania Audio Prestige isolation rack (€3640) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “For anyone trying out the Artesania Audio rack system, listening to music without it may be a painful experience. Some things in audio work to a great extent, yet others simply don’t. Artesania Audio’s...
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Martin Appel has posted a review of the Walker Audio Silver jumper cables ($420) and Reference Plus High Definition Links ($725) at Audiophilia. His conclusions: “Out of curiosity, I wondered what the result would be using the Walker jumpers and links together. Once again I changed to the Walker jumpers and the squeezed in...
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Jerold O’Brien has posted a review of the Coffman Labs equipment footers ($115/set of 3) at TONEAudio. His conclusions: “Coffman suggests that, when placed under equipment, the footers contribute a slightly smoother, warmer sound while maintaining clarity and solid bass. We concur. A set of three footers costs $115. In the often-expensive world of...
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Anthony Kershaw has posted a review of the Krolo Enhanser isolation footers ($260/set of 3) at Audiophilia. His conclusions: “With that in mind, why not try a set under your favourite device. The Enhanser, like all of Mirko Krolo’s gear, is beautifully made and looks great. And, this simple decoupling device does make a...
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WL Low has posted a review of the MSHD NBX-22 Power Stage parallel power conditioner (RM$3299) at AV2Day. His conclusions: “The MSHD NBX-22 Power Stage will likely work on most system, most of the time, however should your system show no respond to it’s charms, then my advise is that you probably don’t need...
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Peter Davey has posted a review of the Ginko Audio Cloud 12 isolation platform ($629-$729) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “The investment is minor compared to the benefits you get from it. Plus, working with Vinh Vu of Gingko is an absolute pleasure. This guy really knows his stuff and cuts out all of...
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Marcin Olszewski has posted a review of the Franc Audio Ceramic Disc Isolators (~€550) at SoundRebels. His conclusions: “The Ceramic Disc Classic do not smoothen and better the sound, as it might have seemed. They just prevent any degradation, any contamination from vibration come to the loudspeakers. They are a very effective barrier from...
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