Correct, the MPC should have the wire pointed down, assuming the ground pin is low side. I too tried it the other way on my demo Tesla Accelerator speaker cables and found the same collapse (or conversely, the same opening up). |
Agree about the Enigma. Wow. The Accelerator speaker cables I'm demoing currently sound great; a little hot but way less veiled than even the AZ Satori (mid bass hump). I'm running Soundstring Alpha omega Pro balanced (5M) from pre-to-amp. I demo'd the Accelerator IC's there (1M, reconfig'd the system temporarily to accomodate 1M demos) a few months ago, before the Soundstrings, and loved them, but didn't like the Acoustic Refs (way too many changing models at SR) between pre and amp. Is the Accelerator more at at home there? |
I thought the "active" portion of this solution reduced break-in (especially dialectric) considerably...still 300 hours huh? |
My second set are Reality cables. The Tesla's replace them for my mains. I'll use Gregg's for my surrounds though; very very nice value cables. I wrote a fairly extensive review/comparo on Audio Circle, and Gregg approved/previewed it. But I ended up getting the Tesla's for such a good $$ that I had to go for it. |
Anybody know if the IFT dongles (Tesla Accelerator speaker cable biwire) are somehow specific to the HF and LF labels on their speaker ends? I have demo'd the great Accelerator speaker cables (and used separate jumpers at the time), but when demoing I went to the low frequency side and jumped over to HF. The IFT setup is labeled and has you going to HF and using the "wings" to go to the LF side.....I assume they are just labels and that one could do a listening test with either setup?
Thx
Ted
P.S. Called SR but Ryan did not know and Elliott is on vacation. He recommended I call Ted tmrw (which I will) so thought I'd ask you experienced folks here in the meantime. Thanks |
Well, these Accelerators, fresh out of the box, sound great already, so I'm less concerned about having to "live through" 300 hours. It will be fun.
BTW, a number of folks have ping'd me about my "great $" comments. I am not authorized to name dealers, etc but I was very impressed with my dealer's customer service, he allowed me to demo some stuff in-the-home and he did not charge me for shipping. Along with a 10% discount, this was a great deal in my books, being out in the boonies away from brick-n-mortar. Thx |
So I got a T3 from the Cable Company loan library (as well as a JPS Power AC+ on recommendation from someone) but I'm quite disaapointed. My McCormack DNA-500 amp has a 20A IEC and I requested 20A IEC'd pc's to evaluate. The JPS is indeed one, but my real need/reason for this eval was to hear the T3 on my McCormack, and compare it to my existing Audience PowerChord. Instead, they sent a standard 15A IEC'd T3 and a $25 Interpower 20A IEC adapter dongle! Can I assume that this is a weak link, or am I making too much of it? Thx
Ted |
Overall the Cable Company's service (and Joe in particular) has been very good. Even when they occasionally screw up they make it right (extend a loan, loan at n/c, etc.). I expect the same will be true here. Additionally, Ted saw my post an already sent me an email saying SR will make it right (and that, yes, the adapter will affect the sonics, as assumed). I'm ok with all this, just disappointed that it happened, and wanted your guys opinions that it was indeed a weak link. |
Joeyboynj,
I can't yet say because I sent the borrow back to The Cable Company so they could send me the proper 20A T3, etc. They were apologetic, accomodating and will make it up to me, with great assistance from Ted and SR (as they've both done in the past.) I'll likely do T3 vs a better competitor, though, like Gargantua or something. I'm breaking in so may things right now (Mundorf crossovers of new center and surrounds, etc.) that I'm likely not gonna re-borrow for 30 day or so. I'll report back as soon as I know something. |
My Powercell 10 arrived yesterday, and although a couple of issues arose Eliott, Michael and company (inc my dealer) were exemplary throughout. So..I have the 10 outlet version that has one powercord (T3 UHC) and 2 MPC's, one to power the cord, one plugged directly into a miniplug on the Powercell rear, next to the IEC inlet. I have that one plugged into the wall and the T3's MPC plugged into the Powercell (I need the other 9 outlets for my stuff).
One small bit of layout criticism that I shared with Eliott: I am eval'ing this conditioner against my current Audience Adept Response AR12. That box has it's outlets turned upside down (with ground plug up) and it easily accomodates wall warts in their correct polarity; they simply stick out the top, but allow for regular plugs in the duplex below them. The Powercell, OTOH, has normally positioned outlets which create a problem for MPC's and other wall warts. They either take up two outlets or they require the Powercell to be lifted off the shelf/surface to have enough clearance from the bottom outlet to the shelf/surface. I recommended either taller feet or doing the upside down thing. Eliott was very open to the feedback, as ever.
So.....how long should I let this thing settle in before critical listening? SR says 3 days, yet Ted earlier told me a t3 would take a minimum of a week. My dealer is being flexible but needs realistic timeframes.
My non-critical (yeah right) listening last night showed a conditioner that created a dead quiet space, with very more detail than I've heard previously, but a slightly rounded off bottom end. The Powercel had all of 3 hrs on it.
Thx
Ted |
Ted D,
Thanks. In our conversation from a few weeks ago you mentioned the QLS's (among other things...wink). My only issue was in the instance where you didn't need more than 10 outlets, just more room.
I'm very much looking forward to this Powercell opening up. Based on my purchases of the Accelerator IC's and SC's I don't doubt it one minute. :) Thanks again for the great customer service.
Ted |
I just installed three of the brand new red SR TeslaPlex quantum-tunneled electrical outlets. I'll report back after they settle in. I have no doubt they'll continue the eye-opening quiet and resolution brought on by all the other new SR Tesla marvels (Accelerator sc's, Powercell, etc.). |
I will be assisting the dealer (TweekGeek) in that room. Mike heard the ART last week and was bowled over (and he's not one for hyperbole). I'll have plenty of feedback cuz I need to learn about it during setup on Thursday, then we'll demo it all weekend. Great room BTW: Tesla cables, Powercell, ART, Enigma, Spectron Musician III Mark 2 monoblocks, Modwright LS 36.5 pre and SP Tech Revelations and Minis (speakers). Basically, my exact setup at home....so I should be well-versed (except for the Minis and the ART). Room 1004 at the Marriott. C'mon up. |
Guidocorona,
Not sure. Maybe we still have a choice, dunno. I would assume T3's on the Spectrons but i could be wrong. i'll ping Mike 9delaer) and Elliot (SR) tomorrow. |
Just came back from our initial setup of the Spectrons/SR/Sp Tech in room 1004 at RMAF. Elliot gave us T3's for the Spectrons, but we'll try Precison Ref too. He says T3 more musical, Precision Ref more detailed and laser focused. He was a lot fo help, and is a great guy. The ART (analog room treatment) is wild!!!!! Makes no sense, but works. |
Yes all the electrical stuff (QLS, Teslaplex) is quantum tunneled.
QLS 6 $299
QLS 9 $399
Teslaplex $75
ART is a room treatment that is (roughly and over simplified) based on resonant frequencies in the room, and using metals and woods to capture and dissipate them. The system consists of a Vibrapod (gold orb device that goes on the front wall between the speakers) a bass station that sits on the floor between the speakers and has a small metalic cup, and a set of side wall "sconces" and cups that go at the first reflection points. The final ART device goes on the back wall at the center point, above tweeter height. When Elliot demo'd it to us alst night in his larger-than-ours meeting room the effect was not subtle. The soundstage improved and bass tightened. |
Yes, I installed the some of the first batch of Teslaplexes Eliott had sent out back in September (see my 9-24-08 post on this thread). They are great. Very black background, very wide and deep soundstage. |
Ozzy,
I currently have a very nice Audience Adept Response AR12. I am very happy with it, but it is not nearly the conditioner that my demo Powercell was. The SR Powercell was much more organic yet dynamic at the same time. And plugging everything into it is absolutely no issue. To me, it's the goal...synergy within the system. I am not a fan of multiple dedicated circuits as i believe they risk ground loop issues (due to the ground differentials among the three circuits). As long as you're fine, though, and it sounds like you are a fan...so a single conditioner would not work in your world.
Ted
P.S. My AR12 is soon to be up for sale, and the Powercell SE is in my near future. |
Autentic,
When you say "It has nothing to compare with an Hydra 8" it feels like you are saying the Hydra 8 is significantly better... in what ways? Or am I misreading this? Thx
Ted |
Autentic,
Thanks. Your broken English is 1000% better than my broken non-English. Your explanation is exactly like my findings as well. Although my AR12 is good, the Powercell is another league better.
The QLS's are quantum tunneled power strips. I was surprised to find power on/off switches on them, but Elliot says the switch is very clean. |
There can be discounts available off list, but any of that talk is strictly between you and the dealer. Audiogon (and most other forums I know) strictly forbid that discussion, as does the manufacturer. |
He means "can you buy just part of the ART system" and still get benefits. Sure. The Bass Station, for example. But the whole, in this case, provides more benefits than the sum of the parts. |
I've heard there is a new less expensive ART system (i.e like $600) that was demo'd at RMAF. I helped Eliott demo the standard one last year, and despite all the flat-earth folks naysaying it, ART made quite a difference. I've always wanted to demo it inhouse but now am VERY interested if the newer less expensive one has some large percentage of the benefits. Anybody know anything?
Ted |
