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Review: Ridge Street Audio Bloom Box AC Re-Clocking Device Power cord

In the past couple months I lost the use of a wall Receptical which I have been using for my Thor TPA 30 watt Monoblocks.The big problem for me was that to reach another dedicated line,I would have to carry 6 more feet in length.Another concern I had was that I was very happy with my system's sound and was afraid of making a change for that reason.My options were 2 new longer cords or line conditioning with a six foot power cord. I had read many reviews and had considered line conditioners from companies such as Running Springs,Audio Magic and Shunyata.The only problem was the more I read reviews about these peices the more confused I got with varying results.

I decided that line conditioning was too much risk and figured I had had such good luck previous purchases from Ride Street Audio ( i/cs and sp. cables ) I should give Robert ( the owner ) a call and ask for his ideas.

Robert informed me that he had been working for some time on a Re-clocking device called the " Bloom Box " that he felt would not only work but would also flesh out more of my system's capablities with no sonic expense.

I must admit I was a little skeptical,but I trust his judgment so I ordered a 2 outlet unit which has 2 high quality Cryo treated Furutech recepticals and his "Z" circuit in a hand crafted Cedar box aprox 8"x 3"x3"with a hard wired 6' Poiema power cord with Furutech fittings at both wall and box end.A very nice looking unit I must say!

I placed the Bloom Box in and after aprox 5 hours burn in I decided to give it a listen and imediately I noticed more refinement and the midrange was much more tangible. I was amazed at how quiet and how much definition I gained through the midrange. I also noticed no negitive change in tone color and no negative change in bass definition or performance.I played my favorite music,Patricia Barber,Karen Allison,and Tierney Sutton. These are what my impressions were based on. The music on all these albums just floats in the air like never before.For many who, like me, are confused by line conditioning this could be and avenue they should consider. If you want more info ( and pictures ) you should contact Robert at Ridge Street Audio Designs....

Associated gear
Thor TPA 30 watt Monos-Thor T1000 linestage-Meridian 508/24 cd - Kharma 1.0 speakers.Vh Audio flavor4 p/cords ( monos )V/Dynamics David Series P/cord ( Digital ) Interconnects and sp.cable are Ridge Street Poiema series

Thorman (Threads | Answers)

05-15-05

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05-16-05 Hello to thorman and a'goners whose eye this has caught. t ... Ridgestreetaudio

05-16-05 Fyi, i auditioned the "z-der block" in my home and ... Lak

05-26-05 I too have auditioned the z-der blocks (2 in series seems to ... Satfrat

05-27-05 How much is a z-der block? Tvad

05-27-05: Ridgestreetaudio
Well, as woefully neglect as our website has become, pricing is now on the price list page.

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Regarding our site, I apologize. Not enough days in the hour when you're a small company. It's being re-worked and a whole new fresh site will be availble soon. Templates are done and I must say the look, navigation and inclusion of all our products and services will make our site interesting and a joy to visit.

Kindly,
Robert
Ridgestreetaudio (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)

06-04-05: Satfrat
As an update to my prior comments, I haven't added my BPT w/Z-der Block as of yet but I have added 5 Z-der Blocks to my Butlers, Sunfire, HTPC and I'll tell you that I'm not even missing my BPT! With only the Z-der Blocks, the high end clarity and midrange gain along with a standout bass has returned, God have I missed it. These Z-der Blocks (when placed thruout my system) are quite remarkable really and makes me wonder if common mode rejection is really required once the voltage & current have been "reclocked" using the Z-der Block. As a side note, video running thru my Sunfire processor was made cleaner/sharper in noticable fashion also. In conclusion, it's my contention that these little cedar blocks need to come outta the closet and freshen up stereo and home theater systems. I'm ordering more myself. Regards, Robin
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