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12-18-11
Congrats cooper! you managed to use most, if not all, of th ... Cruz123
12-18-11
I consider rob a friend and very knowledgeable. he owns a t ... Bifwynne
12-18-11: Coopersark
Believe me, if I put may name behind something, it is not a shill. My name and reputation are much more important than any manufacturer's product. This is, in fact, simply one of the most shocking revelations that I have had in over thirty five years experiencing an audiophile! I mis posted the first one and that is why two posts. See if you can borrow or try one of these mats for yourself. I think that you will be amazed.
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12-19-11
congrats cooper! you managed to use most, if not all, of the ... Shakeydeal
12-19-11: Coopersark
Thanks Shakey. I do not want nor need a future career in webzine reviewing. All I wanted to do was share my unbridled enthusiasm for a game changing and low cost accessory, that in the context of my main audio system elevated it to a whole new level of enjoyment. I have been an audiophile for over 35 years. In that time, I have not experienced a product that has delivered so much of a startling and major sonic improvement for so little expenditure. I simply want to share that enthusiasm with other people in the hobby. Assuming that you have a resolving system, this is a no brainier "must try" accessory. As far as I am concerned, the sonic improvements are so great, that for me, this new Marigo Evolution mat now an essential component! I am simply awestruck by this one!!!
For what it is worth, my wife joined me in a listening session in our sound room the other evening. She had no knowledge of the CD mat change that I had made. When I had started to talk as music was playing, and she "shushed" me immediately. She then proceeded to listen for a much longer time than she usually does. Basically,she did not want to leave the room! When we had finally called it a night, she then commented "Your audio system has never sounded better - ever". Coming from my non audiophile wife, that is about as strong of an endorsement as I will get.
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12-19-11
A step above the invent of sliced bread? Isochronism
12-21-11
To chime in with my experience. i just listened to the new ... Jonathanhorwich
12-21-11
Rob, would placing the mat under other gear make a differenc ... Bifwynne
12-22-11: Coopersark
This mat is designed to go over the CD when it loads into a player. As I understand it it does two things:
1.) Allows the laser a more accurate read of the pits in the CD.
2.) Reduced vibration at a microscopic level.
This new mat has to be properly oriented relative to the label printing on a CD as it is even dampening out micro vibrations that are caused by the printing on the CD label.
This mat is not thicker than a couple of sheets of paper, is the size and shape of a CD, DVD, or Blue-Ray. It is green on the top side and a flaked gold and green on the bottom side. Look it up on Music Direct's website and you will see a photo of it.
Here is the link:
www.musicdirect
I have done some burning on my computer using this mat both on original CD that I burned into my computer's music library, as well as using the mat on a recordable CD that was burned from the computer. The overall results are stunning with the copy sounding clearly better than the original, especially with that relaxed ease and sense of spaciousness around the performers. Again, for just $200 bucks this is a no brainer!
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12-22-11
Can anyone with an oppo cd/dvd tell me whether there’s enoug ... Raks
12-22-11
I have an older oppo and i use the older marigo mat in it. ... Chayro
12-22-11
I have the older marigo mat and the milenium mat, which i or ... Mrtennis
12-22-11
This is a joke, right ? please tell me this is a bad joke. Badwisdom
12-23-11
Hi badwisdom: if you are replying to my post that some play ... Mrtennis
12-24-11
Im actually talking about the concept itself which i find ri ... Badwisdom
12-24-11
Badwisdom - in the case of the cd mat, aside from all the ma ... Chayro
12-28-11
Thank you cooper for great review - i could feel genuine en ... Spectron
12-28-11
Isn't there some chance of damage if you put a foreign objec ... Rgs92
12-28-11: Coopersark
Spectron,
As you must know "your mileage may vary..." Some of the posters claim not to hear anything, and based on their experience, they may be right! The simple fact is they have not heard the new Evolution Signature mat, which is a SIGNIFICANT improvement over Ron's previous designs. The other fact is that not everyone' systems are that high in their resolution.
I have two audio systems. One in a dedicated purpose built and professionally acoustically treated listening room with a dedicated separate electric feed that houses an ultra high end system that has been carefully matched and assembled over the years. It's total price is in the stratosphere - well into the six digits. I will admit that in the context of this laboratory grade playback system the improvements are exactly as I had described them above.
The other system is in my basement workshop. That system is basically Audio Research electronics throughput with Magnepan loudspeakers, Shunyata Triton and King Cobra CX power feeding the system on dedicated lines, with Transparent Audio cabling. This is the much more down to earth system that is closer to what most guys will be using. There are improvements to this system, but nowhere near on the level as those on my reference system in my sound room. Even in the context of this more modest system, there are the gains in both the detail and image focus that you mention and is well worth the $200.00, but again in the context of my reference system the gains are MUCH more apparent, as I think the "sonic microscope" is set to a higher power of resolution in that room.
For fun try burning a couple of your best disks into your computer using the mat and them burning copies from the computer again using the mat. I think that you will be astounded with what you hear. Yes, the copy sounds better than the original, especially with image, sense of venue and space, as well as an analogue sense of ease. As you know, the new disk is not much thicker than two sheets of paper, so it will easily load into any player or computer without any problems. It would be instructive for others if your reported your finding of this on this thread! Have fun!!!
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12-29-11
So in order to hear significant improvement all i need is a ... Wildoats
12-29-11: Coopersark
Yes it is amazing. The higher the level of one's audio system the higher level the improvement. I know that sounds incredulous, but based on my experience I have found it to be that way.
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12-29-11
Coopersark - could you share specifically what your systems ... Jfz
12-29-11: Coopersark
Jfz, While I would like to do that, please respect my privacy. Price or price range is just a context...What I am trying to say is that the higher the level the system, the more balanced the system, and the more resolving the system, the more marked the improvement that this mat makes.
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12-29-11
it looks the same as a rubber/synthetic disc shaped matt ... Budt
12-29-11: Coopersark
It is obvious that you have not seen it. It is even more obvious that you have not heard it.
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12-29-11
Coopersark, i did differenrt experiment with computer audio ... Spectron
12-29-11: Coopersark
Simon --
I absolutely agree with you. I know that this may sound arrogant, but most guys in our hobby have never heard a truly resolving balanced audio reproduction system. Where are they going to do so? Not at an audio show, as the electric delivery is garbage and show condition room acoustics are terrible at best. Not at a dealer's showroom, ditto for electric and acoustics (unless the room has dedicated and distributed power and nothing else is in the room other than the system itself and a seat with no other electronics or speakers in the room - a combination that I have never experienced at a dealer anywhere). Not at most guy's homes either.
It is unfortunate that most audiophiles do not have a dedicated properly treated listening room with proper electrical distribution. Just the amount of real estate that is necessary to do this and the annual property taxes on that real estate make doing so prohibitive for most, let alone the additional construction cost of designing and building a proper listening room.
It is also unfortunate that most guys are chasing the "preamp of the month" as a salvation to audio nirvana, rather than treating their system (after all the magazines are about selling new product - the audio manufacturers are their major source of revenue through their advertising), its placement, loudspeaker size relative to the room, having the right type of amplifier to drive those loudspeakers with impedance matched components, vibration control (Marigo mat is part of that vibration control) and electric distribution to holistically achieve the desired sonic result. AND... you have to know the sonic result that you desire before you even start to assemble that system! What type of music do you enjoy? What volume levels? As reviewer Jonathan Valin describes...is one a "Fidelity to the master tape" listener, and "Absolute sound" listener, or a "Beauty of sound" listener. I know that I have achieved the "Fidelity to master tape" sound as the goal that I had set for my main system. I simply want to hear what was recorded, how it was recorded, and where it was recorded. I want to hear that recording "warts 'n all".
I only wish that I could have assembled a system like I enjoy for $100K. That doesn't even cover the real estate, design, and construction cost of my listening room. So when a product comes along that is priced no more than a meal with my wife at a fine restaurant, a product that elevates the enjoyment and immersion of my passion, music, to an unheard of level of refinement, I had to share my discovery with others. If they can't hear the difference, or worse, are too skeptical to try it, and judge the result for themselves, that is their loss. It is also a shame. It is unfortunate that there are so many music lovers and audio hobbyists that will never be able to hear what is capable in the art of sound reproduction.
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12-29-11
Spectron, with all due respect, that is pure and utter bull ... Badwisdom
12-29-11
Didn't the bits is bits theory die a gruesome death about 20 ... Geoffkait
12-29-11
Coopersark the more you post about this little $1 or $2 ... Budt
12-29-11: Coopersark
Thank you for taking the time to tell me how you feel. I'm sorry that you feel that way. I am not trying to brag, rather avoid bragging by not going into the equipment and other details of my system. Yes, it is ultra high end. I am just stating that for the context of what I am hearing. I am no kid and have been involved in our hobby for almost forty years. Over those years, I have done countless hours of listening and have refined my hearing and taste to a very high level. I have also been fortunate financially to possess the audio system that I have and to have experienced what I have had in the past. The God's honest truth is that this is a low cost item that has proven itself in the context of my highly evolved and refined system to be absolutely mind blowing in its benefits. I am not in the audio industry, and have NOTHING to gain by "shilling". What I have to say was done as a favor to other audiophiles, based on my long experience. I am THAT awestruck by this little device. Simple as that!
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12-29-11
No one has contradicted the notion that some cd players are ... Mrtennis
12-30-11
All i know is if i could afford to spend $100k on recorded m ... Wildoats
12-30-11
@geoffkait were talking about ripping, not d/a process. whe ... Badwisdom
12-30-11
Coopersark, i thought i was respecting your privacy. i sim ... Jfz
12-30-11
Jfz , your totally right. in fact i could go a step further ... Tmsorosk
12-30-11
Badwisdom, i am also referring to ripping. i know, it disob ... Geoffkait
12-30-11: Coopersark
I have said all that I am going to say on the subject. You have myself using a Mark Levinson Reference transport, Spectron using a new Esoteric Transport, and Jonathanhorwitz who is using the mat in his disc mastering all hearing similar improvements. These are in the context of three different systems.
I have mentioned my secondary system where I am hearing improvements as well. The Marigo Mat is a low cost item that I am sure is returnable. We are not talking about a high risk proposition here, try one for yourself and decide. I have a couple of these and am awestruck with the results, as far as what you do or don't do about trying one of these Marigo mats is really none of my concern.
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12-30-11
Badwisdom, before you appeal to someone's common sense, i w ... Maril555
12-30-11
Coopersark, i'm so sorry- the last part of my post is addre ... Maril555
12-30-11
Imo it is not implausible that this mat could significantly ... Almarg
12-30-11
Thank you coopersark. given the limited information you car ... Audiofeil
12-30-11: Coopersark
Maril555,
Thank you for taking my side! I just wanted to do the audio community a favor in sharing my unbridled enthusiasm for a new product, one that is WAY better than anything else that I have heard before. If someone want to be skeptical it is their right and privilege to do so. If they want to be enlightened then they can take off the plate that I have passed to them.
With appreciation,
Coopersark
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12-30-11
Anything you despirately *want* to sound better *will* sound ... Ballywho
12-30-11
You got it backwards. the examples you gave actually illust ... Geoffkait
12-30-11
You people are delusional. you're certainly not stupid beca ... Badwisdom
12-30-11
Coopersark i appreciate your post a lot. i have a sid mat in ... Marqmike
12-30-11
First, i don't know squat about this mat. second, a while ba ... Skamok
12-30-11
Third, i think i'll order a mat tomorrow. Skamok
12-31-11
I find the op believable but sounds a bit like an advertisem ... Tmsorosk
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