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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 27, 2019 21:05:20 GMT
I have an old Turkish Delight (wood) box I've been waiting to find a use for. Add a few binding posts and fill will iron fillings. Job done.
Mod: this is a product thread, please keep to the topic.
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Post by brettj on Mar 24, 2019 4:39:39 GMT
I have taken the plunge, and ordered an SGS-1.
Fairy dust be darned.
I'll take the objective/subjective opinions of those who are using them, and predict it to be way more likely to make a difference on my system than not.
Wondering where to connect it though.
Macbook Pro with Halide Bridge is through the wall, so not an option.
Have a SEG, Coherent Power Supply, and Perreaux R200i intergrated amp.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 24, 2019 8:14:36 GMT
I'd go for the integrated amp, Brett. Start small and simple - clip one cable to a spare input ground. Give it a day to settle (first time takes a while). Come back to it and listen - sound different? Take it from there.
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Post by John on Apr 22, 2020 10:57:08 GMT
I was initially going to go for the RTZ it is a bit more expensive, is like lifting a few bricks and did an amazing job in my system when I had it plumbed in.
After a visit to Martin, he put his Reclocker into the SG1s grounding box. This gave the sound a lot more depth and I heard a noticeable upgrade that was not subtle. Making vocals and violin a lot easier for me to listen too. I liked the direction it pushed Martin system.
So I decided to go for the SG1s instead as it would take me a good few more months to save for the RTZ.
It took a while for the system to settle in. I think this is mainly due to ground plane noise finding a different path to earth. It also took a while for me to work out how to get the best out of the unit in my system.
I just have it connecting to the DAC via AES and COAX inputs on the Topping. It helps the Topping to have more depth and impact. Overall an effective upgrade that I am happy with as it gives me that greater sense of flow.
I find with my system I have to turn off the DAC for a minute and disconnect the power lead and then plug back in. It a bit frustrating but if do not do this it is definitely a bit more grainy. I am not sure if this is my DAC or due to factory noise nearby. With the RTZ I could keep the system plugged in
I am still using an active solution for ground plane noise on the Tinkerboard and also find it best I restart this unit to get the real depth I love.
With those small caveats a good system upgrade
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Post by Orac on Apr 22, 2020 11:30:10 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 22, 2020 11:35:57 GMT
I bought all the secret ingredients to make one up some time ago but not got round to it yet.
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Post by John on Apr 22, 2020 12:05:11 GMT
I just looked at the advert for the SG1 signature and it did not read mumbo jumbo. However, thanks for the link, the large box probably does a good job at a very reasonable price. |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 22, 2020 12:19:17 GMT
There is a photo of the inside of the Ali Express box, which is more than many vendors show, and talk of a 'recipe', but no materials list.
However, it does look good value if it works as well as an SGS.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 22, 2020 12:20:56 GMT
John, regarding your comments about turning off components, I don't find that I do need to but I reboot the Asus once a week out of habit. The SGS boxes do have a slow effect, though, and reach their peak performance several hours after being connected up.
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Post by John on Apr 22, 2020 13:48:44 GMT
It's hard to figure out why
You are using passive grounding (Black Ravioli) on the Tinkerboard so perhaps that is helping
It is hard to really know
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Post by John on Apr 22, 2020 13:50:34 GMT
I find if turning off it takes about 10 minutes to come on song
I did try leaving on but it didn't work out for me. Just sounded more harsh
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Post by John on Apr 22, 2020 13:56:15 GMT
I only turn off for a minute
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Post by MartinT on Apr 22, 2020 14:56:11 GMT
Whatever works really, John. I leave all my source equipment turned on and very rarely is it ever powered off unless I've had a brownout.
I do sometimes give the SGS boxes a shake and that seems to give the sound a little more pep.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 22, 2020 15:14:47 GMT
Recipe - I like that 🙂
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Post by John on Apr 22, 2020 15:40:20 GMT
I been told that the SG1 s does not use tourmaline stones or crystals and those that had the cheaper Chinese version prefer SG1 I have no experience myself
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 22, 2020 16:01:19 GMT
Put some crystals in there - instant audio and karma upgrade!  |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 22, 2020 19:21:55 GMT
All I can say is that you can shake the SGS boxes and it sounds like sand inside. The BR boxes are solid and nothing moves inside.
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Post by John on Apr 22, 2020 19:37:56 GMT
The RTZ is solid too but like lifting lead
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 22, 2020 20:27:17 GMT
You can just lift the RTZ but shaking it would be difficult  |
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