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    • Tekton Design MOAB
    These speakers use a double tweeter array to produce the midrange. The Be tweeter between the arrays is used as the actual tweeter. Then two big ass woofers are added. Extremely well reviewed and high value speakers!
    • Innuos PULSE
    Network Streamer internal with a RECAP2 power supply by Dr. Sean Jacobs built-in. Uses the innuOS 2.0 and Sense software. Its the best sounding streamer, OS and control software I've every used.
    • Audio-GD Vacuum HE 1 XLR MK2
    This is Audio-GD's top-of-the-line fully balanced MK2 tube preamp with a built-in regenerative power supply. The transformers are huge and normally what you find in power amps. The sound is lush and gigantic.
    • Audio-GD Master 3A
    Fully balanced with 50 watts of Class A power. Very well built power amp that has a very seductive yet authoritative sound with the Moabs.
    • Audio-GD R-7HE MK2
    I've recently gone back to the world of Non-oversampling DACs. They simply sound more natural than high-resolution oversampling DACs. The Audio-GD is a very well built R2R NOS DAC with a built-in regenerative power supply. It took a couple hundred hours to fully bloom but it was worth the wait.
    • Network Acoustics Muon System
    This is a complete digital cable system (filter, LAN cable, USB cable). This at a higher level than the famed EVO system.
    • Earthquake Sound SuperNova MKIV Distributed Bass Array
    I run 4 subs in a distributed bass array or "swarm".  I get excellent bass because the subs are asymmetric to each other and one pair is run out-of-phase - much like Eric does with his woofers and arrays. The Synergistic Research Black Box works as a bass resonator and in-tandem with the distributed array. With my amp the Moabs are very good to about 40Hz so I crossover at that point. The crossover should be set by ear since its very dependent on your amp.
    • Synergistic Research Powercell 12 UEF
    This is a classic power conditioner. It's UEF/EM based and compliments every component plugged in to it!
    • DIY speaker, interconnects and power cables
    DIY speaker, interconnects and power cables. They use multi-strand copper, an open weave, cotton cord in the center and ERS cloth at both ends. It's the formula Danny Richie uses for his cables. They have an open, airy yet very solid sound. The key is to break them in for hundreds of hours and use them as a "full loom" throughout your system.
    • Synergistic Research Black Box

    The Black Box is a Low Frequency Resonator Array that works in conjunction with the Subwoofers, Atmospheres and FEQ X4 to solve bass node issues.  

    • Synergistic Research ART System
    This is Synergistic Research's older acoustic system that's based on resonators. It works very well with their current UEF system and provides excellent results. Complete ART systems are getting hard to find.
    • Townshend Audio Seismic Isolation Podiums
    These decouple and "float" your speakers on a spring-loaded metal base. It opens-up the sound and adds solidity to the bass but doesn't make the sound harsh like most metal speaker bases.
    • Synergistic Research: Atmosphere XL-4, Atmosphere, Mini-Atmosphere, FEQ X4 (2), UEF Dots, UEF Panels, Risers,ECT and GCT
    The UEF Panels, UEF Dots, Black Box, Risers, ECT and GCT are all types of sound resonators. I use an Atmosphere XL-4 (green ATM), Atmosphere (red ATM), FEQ X4 (2) (red ATMs) and Mini-Atmosphere (green ATM) - when used with the Synergistic Research control software they generate various frequencies of Schumann Resonances around the room. Bottom line they work: create a huge/realistic listening experience!
    • Synergistic Research Grounding Block
    This is SR's basic grounding block but it works very well. Makes the system absolutely silent at idle and It eliminated a slight hum on a power supply. I made my own "high definition" grounding cables.
    • Akiko Audio Tuning Stick; Kemp QA Plug (2) and Zero One (2)
    The Akiko Audio, Kemp and Zero One products treat the signal and power in my system keeping the electrons spinning around the electronic signals as uniform as possible or by adding more standard frequency Schumann Resonances. These products are excellent at making your system sound more "natural".
    • Perfect Path Technologies Total Contact, RCA caps, Stop-It duplex plugs, E-Mats & E-Cards
    This company has now closed because the owner has passed away. These products work to achieve a uniform and consistent RF/EMI and electron treatment around my components which greatly helps the sonics.
    • Synergistic Research Tranquility Bases and Tranquility Pod
    I use original MIGs under the Tranquility Bases.
    • Audio Magic Pulsed Electron Alignment
    The PEAs are battery powered. Spintronics is the ability to control or manipulate how electrons spin. Electrons spinning around electronic signals carry audio information. The goal of the PEA devices its to get the electrons spinning as uniformly as possible. It opens up the sound and makes subtle cues in the music even more real.
    • Puritan 156, ADD-Powr Sorcer and ElectraClear EAU-1
    The Puritan is an excellent line conditioner. The ADD-Powr and ElectraClear devices actually add electromagnetics (EM) to the AC line using an active circuit and algorithm. Contrary to popular belief not all EM is bad for sound quality in stereo systems. The proof is in the listening.
    • Timbernation and Bright Star Audio Platforms
    Solid maple platforms stained cherry for electronics and Bright Star platforms for the subs.
    • Puron AC Line Conditioner
    I've added two of these line conditioners into the same outlet that feeds my Puritan 156 line conditioner. They open the sound soundstage, give a more realistic presentation of vocals and reveal a little more texture and impact to the bass. Highly recommended!
    • Stein H2 Harmonizer system
    I have 4 Stein H2s in my system.I went with one in each of corner of the room with a Stein stone at each and a Stein diamond on the ceiling in the center of the room. They add layers and layers of depth with each vocalist/instrument being in their own separate but integrated spaces.

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@sbayne  Great to read about how you are pushing forward on your journey. - David.

david_ten

@sbayne Thanks for the updates on your system development and journey. - David.

david_ten

Sounds like a really enjoyable evening! Are you considering any other setup configurations...for kicks? Sub in between or, dare I say, a horizontal one? : )

david_ten

Thanks.

david_ten

Scott, how are the double pairs setup? Will you be adding a photo?

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Scott, understandable and many have done the same. Hopefully you will reconsider.  - David.

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Scott, I'm enjoying reading your journey with the mats. Keep the updates coming!

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It's vaporware! : )

Yes. I have the power conditioner plugged into the other outlet.

david_ten

Scott, it's a pleasure to read your updates and follow the evolution and progress of your system. Very cool!

On another note, I installed a Synergistic Black duplex and have the Corelli direct into it and have placed it in the audio console alongside my other components. Can't report on differences because the SR Black duplex is still breaking in...but the system sounds terrific. : )

Thanks for your suggestions regarding the Corelli.

Looking forward to learning about how the graphene oxide solution keeps working and if / when you decide to apply the TC.

david_ten

Scott, thanks for the updates on synergy with the MC-05 as well as what you are finding, in terms of placement for the Corelli.

david_ten

Thanks, Scott. Keep me posted on any additional findings. I'll follow that thread, also. If I can get it in rack and it performs the same as where I have it currently, it will be a win aesthetically, also!

david_ten

Scott, if you tried and did not hear any difference then that's good. The advice I was given was to keep it as far away from the main components as the power cord allows. Once my system settles I will try other placement options and drop you a note if I find anything of significance.

david_ten

Congratulations!!!  If you are able to, try it further away from your main system components.

david_ten

Scott, I may need to comp you a flight to New Orleans to work your magic! : )

david_ten

You are welcome, Scott. Hopefully your friend follows your advice and goes with the changes you suggested and made. 

I'm waiting for two components to be shipped to me. Once they are run in and settled, I will start fine (hyper) tuning speaker placement and working on peripheral adjustments/changes. I'm curious as to what (and the degree of) additional improvements are waiting to be discovered and realized. 

david_ten

Awesome setup results and writeup! Your findings would be really helpful to others on the Tekton thread. Hope you can get your friend's permission to post there or for him/her to post directly.

Positioning, Placement, Cabling, Amplifier related improvements across the board. You hit gold!  : )

david_ten

You are welcome. Yes, I need to do that. The dust is settling, so perhaps sooner than later.

david_ten

Cool! I'm not surprised. : )

david_ten

@sbayne  Cool! I think you have one photo of the Enhancers in the outlet extension. Can you post another pic? Thanks.

david_ten

The T+A is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. I have never had a component of that calibre and pedigree in my system. I's hard to imagine how the sound quality can improve but I continued to be surprised. I'm one of the few going the SS route, so this will be a very interesting audition. I will post once I have a grip on it.

david_ten

Wonderful and special that you were able to get professional confirmatory feedback. Sounds like a great evening as well!

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