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Post by brettj on Dec 18, 2022 22:14:08 GMT
Has anyone tried or is using Puritan products?
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 18, 2022 23:23:24 GMT
No, but have seen them being hyped elsewhere - Emperor's New Clothes etc
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Post by John on Dec 19, 2022 7:09:32 GMT
Got some good reviews But I have not heard it I am sure it does a good job
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Post by HD Music & Test on Dec 19, 2022 7:36:01 GMT
I like them, basic but they work on sound fundamental principles a good start for any audiophile
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 19, 2022 12:11:41 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 19, 2022 16:13:30 GMT
Puritan indeed. Perhaps they took that too puritan  |
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Post by brettj on Dec 19, 2022 21:32:37 GMT
If not Puritan, alternatives?
In a plug board configuration with 4-6 outlets.
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Post by mattspl on Dec 19, 2022 23:10:57 GMT
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Post by John on Dec 20, 2022 8:39:14 GMT
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Post by John on Dec 20, 2022 8:49:51 GMT
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Post by John on Dec 20, 2022 8:51:26 GMT
I am not sure what to make different views on the the Puritan power supply
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Post by HD Music & Test on Dec 20, 2022 10:58:47 GMT
I have had a few of these apart and measured them, I have zero affiliation with the company, what I can say is this they do exactly what they are designed to do and do it well for the money they are one of the few that actually do work. Its based on sound EE principles that are used in many industries and applications very successfully. We used our own version of the technology in our modular soft start products/amplifiers and digital product.
Treat YT & so called influencers are paid product promoters and rewarded by gifting of products for the review itself, keep that foremost in your mind and use your own initiative to actually understand what is REALLY going on. Don't be impatient, its your funds, not the twat on YT who is banging on about the nth degree of whack or wonderous amount of inner detail that they have never heard before in any system. Because trust me some one has and its significantly better than you can fathom. Keep things into context of your system and what it can REALLY produce when placed in there, what other obstacles are preventing you from listening to an 'unhindered' system?
At the weekend I was loaned a very highly regarded top tier digital to analogue converter for evaluation, it sounds like nothing I have listened to before, its not your typical Deltra Sigma dac, its measures one of the very, very best I've seen in pretty much every department.
I did have to come back and listened again after 90 minutes as I thought I was hearing things that genuinely I've not been privy to before. Turns out to be spot on!
However it’s the way it presents the details with blistering expressiveness without any edges so think Chord Dave on steroids with zero down sides with the leading edge detail and dynamic intensiveness monster slam Martin T would part with his motor for this aspect alone.
Though as I have progressed over the last few days, it become very apparent that it’s been designed with a sparkling wow factor that lasts pretty much more than anything else in the ticket ball park.
Does it make music, in that it really commands you to listen and ENJOY the passages being reproduced in a manner that is engaging and addictive?
No it doesn't possess this ability, nor does it render the textural layering in a really convincing manner (it’s still superb at producing real polished ultra-sounding hifi that many audiophiles will talk about for many Bristol shows for) Also that certain stateside audio jocks jizz themselves over or possibly members of the Kent massive UK reviewers club spout wonderous pro’s for.
High end is starting to cotton on it takes more than a wow factor to entice hard core audiophiles to part with their own funds.
Which is why the Puritan products are just so good at being well…………. being good!
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Post by MartinT on Dec 20, 2022 15:07:44 GMT
dynamic intensiveness monster slam Martin T would part with his motor for this aspect alone. I thought you WERE describing my motor for a bit there?  Your experience slightly mirrors mine with the Gustard Vivid mode (linear phase) in the X26 Pro. I can't tell you how many times I've expressed a preference for Gentle mode (minimum phase) only to have members from different forums tell me I must try Vivid, it's so spectacular/detailed/vivid etc. It isn't. It's hi-fi in the strongest sense, edgy and wow-tastic but glossing over timbre and expressiveness and soundstaging. It's unmusical and no matter how many times I try it, I don't like it. It's also completely unnecessary as Gentle mode has all the detail, slam and punch I could ever want, plus the missing attributes, too. An interesting lesson for me in the psychology of the word 'Gentle' totally misrepresenting what it does. |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 20, 2022 16:22:47 GMT
Does it make music, in that it really commands you to listen and ENJOY the passages being reproduced in a manner that is engaging and addictive? No it doesn't possess this ability, nor does it render the textural layering in a really convincing manner (it’s still superb at producing real polished ultra-sounding hifi that many audiophiles will talk about for many Bristol shows for) Also that certain stateside audio jocks jizz themselves over or possibly members of the Kent massive UK reviewers club spout wonderous pro’s for. Curious as to what high ticket price DAC this is? By the way, the Chord Dave leaves me completely unmoved. It makes the kind of hi-fi sound I've moved further away from as I've learned more about the sound that I like. |
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Post by HD Music & Test on Dec 20, 2022 18:34:44 GMT
Curious as to what high ticket price DAC this is? By the way, the Chord Dave leaves me completely unmoved. It makes the kind of hi-fi sound I've moved further away from as I've learned more about the sound that I like. I do not consider the Chord Dave to be high end in any way shape or for, here its referred to an an expensive doorstop.
Can't go into the exact details of the dac Martin sorry, but its not not American or far east manufactured, it is European and I am led to believe the retail is around the thirty thousand mark. One of the very best hifi dac's I've have listemed to no question at all.
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Post by julesd68 on Dec 20, 2022 22:57:27 GMT
Would be interesting to hear / see a comparison of mains regen unit vs a purifier, such as the Puritan.
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Post by HD Music & Test on Dec 21, 2022 10:51:38 GMT
Would be interesting to hear / see a comparison of mains regen unit vs a purifier, such as the Puritan. I would pay to see that as well, to many companies with to much to loose on that one I feel.
However I am happy to delve into anyone's condionier what ever type you have, plenty of benchmarks to compare against.
Many customers use at least two forms of power treatment inclusing using a mains regen to set the voltage for main conditioner. Personally I would have a sparky fit a deicated 230Vac mains regulator first. This will have spurprising effect on many house hold items not just audio.
Next I would have a sperate consumer unit fitted with 6mm T + E, switchless sockets, one feed per set of doubles. Once this is complete you can select the mains conditioner of your choice. We have 16 different forms of conditoning/models and makes, seven are purely lab based & significantly better than any current commerical items by an order of magnitute.
The offer is open if anyone wishes to see if these items are up to the mark.
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Post by mattspl on Dec 27, 2022 16:21:11 GMT
Would be interesting to hear / see a comparison of mains regen unit vs a purifier, such as the Puritan. I would pay to see that as well, to many companies with to much to loose on that one I feel.
However I am happy to delve into anyone's condionier what ever type you have, plenty of benchmarks to compare against.
Many customers use at least two forms of power treatment inclusing using a mains regen to set the voltage for main conditioner. Personally I would have a sparky fit a deicated 230Vac mains regulator first. This will have spurprising effect on many house hold items not just audio.
Next I would have a sperate consumer unit fitted with 6mm T + E, switchless sockets, one feed per set of doubles. Once this is complete you can select the mains conditioner of your choice. We have 16 different forms of conditoning/models and makes, seven are purely lab based & significantly better than any current commerical items by an order of magnitute.
The offer is open if anyone wishes to see if these items are up to the mark.
Would you be able to expand on the 230Vac mains regulator? Could you provide any particular details on what to buy? Thanks |
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Post by HD Music & Test on Dec 27, 2022 17:27:41 GMT
Matt
A few suggestions
AS with everything connected to or in relation to the incoming mains powerin your hoem, ALWAYS consault a professional elecrictian as these days all electrical improvments are requrd to be signed off by a qualified sparky.
The ones we fit for our clients are wall mounted and situated right next to the main consumer unit which is used to feed the supply for the audio system.
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Post by mattspl on Dec 27, 2022 19:05:20 GMT
Matt
A few suggestions
AS with everything connected to or in relation to the incoming mains powerin your hoem, ALWAYS consault a professional elecrictian as these days all electrical improvments are requrd to be signed off by a qualified sparky.
The ones we fit for our clients are wall mounted and situated right next to the main consumer unit which is used to feed the supply for the audio system.
Thanks for your help. I will look into getting one of these next year. I’m an electrician, which comes in handy for this hobby, although here in Ireland, Hifi doesn’t have anywhere near the following it has in the UK. I wired a big house with a full B&O install once, but rarely see Hifi when working in people’s houses. |
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