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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 17, 2021 20:03:18 GMT
One day we may find out what causes all this madness  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2021 11:36:54 GMT
BR Pads received today, all installed, making every one of my grounding boxes supported on BRs.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 18, 2021 11:58:52 GMT
Quite an investment in BR pads
How many per box ?
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2021 12:40:52 GMT
The bigger components all have four feet, the smaller items three. They are supposed to have some load on them which helps their function.
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Post by ajski2fly on Nov 18, 2021 12:59:33 GMT
Aucharm grounding boxes now on Black Ravioli Pads recovered from elsewhere (goodness me, they stick well making them a bugger to remove). I still need more for the Quartz Accoustic boxes and the forthcoming Aucharm XL. What is all this with BR Pads under grounding boxes, or have I missed some vital info? Don't tell me we are now trying to stop vibrations getting to the crystals and rocks as it may upset their ability to soak up RF and so on? I thought that grounding boxes need a good shaking every now and then to get them going again?  Sorry, I just could not resist. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2021 13:36:16 GMT
Read what MikeMusic and John have been saying about them, as well as my blog above. Quite what is going on with vibration/damping control of grounding boxes, whatever the mechanism, it works. Systems take a step up with a well-placed grounding box added, and another step up when you add BR Pads underneath. |
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Post by ajski2fly on Nov 18, 2021 15:58:49 GMT
Read what MikeMusic and John have been saying about them, as well as my blog above. Quite what is going on with vibration/damping control of grounding boxes, whatever the mechanism, it works. Systems take a step up with a well-placed grounding box added, and another step up when you add BR Pads underneath. Well when I have some spare dosh, which won't be soon, watch this space, then I will invest in some crystals, rocks and squidgy rubber, but for now I am happy with my dreamcatchers that I have hung about my hifi.  I let them work their magic.  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2021 16:19:00 GMT
Ah yes, every good music room should have a dreamcatcher.
Soul Catcher is a very good, and very rare, book by Frank Herbert. Not a lot of people know that.
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Post by John on Nov 18, 2021 17:27:15 GMT
Read what MikeMusic and John have been saying about them, as well as my blog above. Quite what is going on with vibration/damping control of grounding boxes, whatever the mechanism, it works. Systems take a step up with a well-placed grounding box added, and another step up when you add BR Pads underneath. In my case I had the pads lying around as got rid of some equipment and upgraded to the big pads on the DAC and Temple monos They seem to enable the grounding blocks perform to closer to their potential I have no idea why vibration matters |
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Post by John on Nov 18, 2021 17:28:04 GMT
Did the grounding box on the reginarator help
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Post by MartinT on Nov 18, 2021 17:38:57 GMT
Yes, it's early days but there seems to be a bit more of the same from the Aucharm XL on the P3. Not as profound an effect as the two previous Aucharms but there must be diminishing returns by now.
Cat Stevens in 24/192 sounds quite superb.
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Post by brettj on Nov 19, 2021 20:23:51 GMT
The bigger components all have four feet, the smaller items three. They are supposed to have some load on them which helps their function. I have two Black Ravioli pads under the Project streamer. A very small footprint, so thinking two should be okay. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 20, 2021 20:14:28 GMT
The Aucharm XL is finally kicking in. It took even longer than the standard Aucharms. I am really impressed with these boxes, notwithstanding the long time to get going, they seem every bit as good as the Quartz Acoustics.
The sum effect? It's hard to remember that this is digital any more. Music flows naturally, with power and slam when needed but also with filigree delicacy, and sometimes astonishing detail.
Room treatment, vibration control, power cleaning, grounding, clocking, cables, DAC all done.
A sprinkling more of SR Purples is all that is left.
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Post by wannarock2 on Nov 20, 2021 20:49:15 GMT
The Aucharm XL is finally kicking in. It took even longer than the standard Aucharms. I am really impressed with these boxes, notwithstanding the long time to get going, they seem every bit as good as the Quartz Acoustics. The sum effect? It's hard to remember that this is digital any more. Music flows naturally, with power and slam when needed but also with filigree delicacy, and sometimes astonishing detail. Room treatment, vibration control, power cleaning, grounding, clocking, cables, DAC all done. A sprinkling more of SR Purples is all that is left.     |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 21, 2021 15:49:47 GMT
I am noticing more improvement in classical music with the recent tweaks. Classical relies less on pinpoint focus and dynamic contrast, more on texture and timbre and accurate reproduction of strings without any glare. In this regard, the balance is spot-on now, with greater stage width, much greater depth and wonderful hall acoustics and decay. Strings also sound more correct, with the difference between ancient and modern instruments more readily apparent.
Since going digital streaming, classical reproduction has lagged behind rock in my system but it has now caught up.
Interestingly, there was a recent review of the X26 Pro which found it to be very good all round except in the area of timbre. I can't agree, I am finding timbre and the tiny cues which differentiate similar sounding instruments to be very apparent. In fact, I would say it's one of its strengths.
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Post by John on Nov 21, 2021 16:06:13 GMT
I think perhaps the reviewer is right about the x26 without the additional support and measures you made Martin Grounding and fuse changes both have a impact that the reviewer has not
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Post by MartinT on Nov 21, 2021 17:36:59 GMT
I think perhaps the reviewer is right about the x26 without the additional support and measures you made Martin Grounding and fuse changes both have a impact that the reviewer has not Certainly I am likely getting more from the X26 Pro than many owners, but I would still say that timbre is hardly a weakness. It's more likely that the reviewer was looking for something to mark down as some reviewers feel they must. |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 24, 2021 17:25:53 GMT
I had forgotten my two clocks when I said I had finished with footers. Somehow, I had overlooked them, so I ordered three more BR Pads from my reserves this month for the more important of the two clocks, the AfterDark Emperor Triple Crown feeding the Mutec. They arrived this morning and I set about cutting around the bituminous damping pad underneath to just make space for each Pad, stuck firmly to the case to maximise the damping effect. I left the whole system warming up and running all day.
I wish you could hear just how incredibly dynamic and exhilarating Changes IV from Cat Stevens' Teaser and the Firecat sounds. It's a great recording and system test as well as an excellent song. The whole album is wonderful even in 'just' 16/44, lacking the 24/192 treatment of Tea for the Tillerman.
Next month I'll buy three more Pads for the other clock, and maybe a couple more SR Purples the following month.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 25, 2021 20:19:04 GMT
I keep thinking of more bits I can backfill in the system. I have four new grounding boxes without a weight on top.
Cue four more excellent Schramm door stops coming from Germany for £16 all in!
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Post by realysm42 on Nov 26, 2021 11:44:16 GMT
I keep thinking of more bits I can backfill in the system. I have four new grounding boxes without a weight on top. Cue four more excellent Schramm door stops coming from Germany for £16 all in! Steady on there. |
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Sorry, I just could not resist.
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