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Perfect Path Technologies

Other threads have been focused on one particular product, and I thought it might be appropriate to start a more general one to discuss various current (and future) products from this company. Users of PPT products, and those who are interested in or considering them, please post your experience, thoughts, questions etc.


Lively, spirited dialog is encouraged, but please, be respectful and do not engage in personal attacks on, or disparagement of, other posters. Remember, tolerance is all about how we treat those we disagree with.


I purchased a new home in early October, so I have been in the process of getting my system set up, settled in, and back to where it was before. During that time I had forgotten a little bit how profound the “Perfect Path Effect” is. Does it defy conventional thinking, and easy explanation? Absolutely, but I have proven to myself over and over that it is very real.


All the signal and AC connections in my system were previously treated with Total Contact. It had plenty of time to cure, so I did not reapply it when I set up this time. I have 16 of the original Omega mats, two each under my CD transport, DAC, pre, amp, power strip, on top of my speakers, and on the outside of my breaker box. I have an Alpha card on the back of both speakers, over the crossover. I have StopIts on the unused inputs and output of my pre. I have StopIt ACs in all the unused listening room outlets. The latest addition is a pair of Omega+ mats on the outside of my breaker box.


I could go on and on about natural detail & dynamics, coherence, involvement with, and just plain “realness” of the music, but, in the end, it’s something you have to hear for yourself. I really wish I could have everyone that reads this over to listen with me 🙂


tommylion

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gcdrum
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I’m  glad to see a fresh, new thread!
I installed 2 of the new EMat+ mats on my power panel a few days ago. The effect was amazing after only a few hours and it’s still improving, having been installed for about 60 hours at this point.
I have previously treated my connections with Total Contact, installed The Gate, StopIt AC and RCA plugs.
The effect is always more realism when PPT products are added, even when I almost couldn’t imaging that it could get any closer to reality! Listening sessions are quite an experience thanks to the PPT products allowing my components to deliver all they are capable of.
In addition, I’ve been communicating with Krissy and have continued the friendship bond previously established with Tim.  It’s been quite an amazing few months to say the least.
Greg
gcdrum
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Update on the EMat+ installation on my power panel:

After the mats had been installed for 3 days I decided to take a break from listening to my system in order to have fresh ears. I stayed away for 2 1/2 days and then listened. What I heard was a jump in performance, similar to all previously heard improvement caused by the PPT products.  Improved holographic imaging, quieter backgrounds, etc.  
What strikes me most is the fact that my listening experience keeps improving  despite my belief that it cannot get any more “real”.  I enjoy a listening in a dimly-lit room, mostly with my eyes closed.  However, I will often open my eyes to observe the space where a certain instrument is located in the sound field, almost expecting to see the player in my room!  Vocalists and acoustic guitars are my favorite and perhaps the most real sounding.

My listening/evaluation of new components, cables, PPT products, etc., is actually quite scientific, for lack of a better term.  I have about a dozen CDs that I use, with specific tracks and volume settings written down, thus insuring my comparisons don’t have variables influencing my opinions and observations. I have about 15 years of experience in recording studio mixing in a home studio,and I know my reference recordings about as well as if I mixed them myself. I know the subtle nuances and details of my chosen songs that will best indicate changes to the signal path.  

So, after 6 full days of breaking in, the EMat+ mats are another major hit!  
Best to all!
Greg

gcdrum
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richmon,
I have not turned my system on in the past 2 days because I needed to catch up on sleep. I miss my bedtime whenever I’m listening at night - hard to believe the great sound and can’t break away!
Greg
gcdrum
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My 2 EMats  installed on the electrical panel continue to improve the sound of my system 10 days after installation.  I’ve ordered 2 more that will arrive by the end of the week and I will place these on, or under, my power conditioner.

My components include Pass Labs INT-60 Integrated, Marantz SA-10 CDP, Tekton Double Impact speakers, and cables from Synergistic Research and Morrow Audio.  Feeding these already great components clean power has transformed the listening experience in an amazing way,  More updates to come.
Greg
gcdrum
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Frank,
My power conditioner has legs with spikes which hold it more than 2” above the surface. The legs are spaced too close for a mat to go underneath without the spikes piercing the mat. 
So, due to the height and leg situation, I’ll put my next 2 mats on top. Do you think the physical contact with the power conditioner might actually make it a better choice?
Greg
gcdrum
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Frank,
The mats can go on top without interfering with the plugs, which are in the back of the unit.  I will place the mats on top. Thanks!
gcdrum
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Two mats and The Gate on the electrical panel, and now two new mats on my Shunyata V-Ray power conditioner. I don’t know how, but the listening experience keeps improving and becomes more realistic with each new layer of mats.

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