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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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jerrybj
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Three orange fuses installed, to review...
jerrybj
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Flicking through some favourites (while putting off the last stage of end of year school reports).

But initial review of the SR Orange fuses:

Base stronger - seems to hang in the air.
Instrument separation more discernible.
Again, hearing things in tracks I'd never heard before.

Overall, a huge A+ in my view

Let my Love Open the Door - Pete Townsend (Gross Point Blank)
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads (Stop Making Sense)
World Mix - Deep Forest
Armagideon Time - The Clash
Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed
Paradise Circus - Massive Attack
The Decoration - Eyeless in Gaza
No Ordinary Morning - Chicane
Tilted - Christine and the Queens
Biko - Peter Gabriel
Wurlitzer Jukebox - Young Marble Giants
New Dark Age - The Sound
Tomorrow - Bono/Adam Clayton (Common Ground)
The Ubiquitous Mr Lovegrove - Dead Can Dance

Wish I had longer, but gotta work some!
jerrybj
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tommylion
I have orange fuses in my CD transport and amp (DAC is next). They are great, but don’t you know talking about them kills threads around here.
That’s the reason I spend most of my time on other audio forums, in different continents. I find some of the posters obtuse and asinine. Arrogance in the face of so many reasoned replies.

Our listening experiences are subjective. There is some objectivity, but I can’t measure it. I admit I sometimes struggle with the ’I spent $250, so I’m sure I can hear an improvement.’

For most of my tweaks, I doubt there is very much scientific evidence to support the sound improvements. It comes down to advice from people on forums on purchase decisions. The even-handed advice I’ve got from the very many good people has been worthwhile.

Audiogon was too much for me to read when I started an overhaul of my system. A dozen people ruined it, and about the same number continue to do the same. I return, but previously, I quickly leave. Our peers in other countries are far more open to reasonable discussion.

My view is, if I haven’t tried a product, I won’t comment.
I am a cynic. Skepticism is inbuilt. But I have fuses, Akiko products, SGS grounding box, Mad Scientist products, Bybee iQSE, HFC MC-05, Black Ravioli, Schumman Resonators, iFi products, and mains conditioners (as the main tweaks).
Most of these were suggested.
Trying MS donuts, and a PPT product as well. Have upgraded power cables to put in.

Really, imho if you haven’t tried a product ’humph the humph up.’
Ask questions, express your dismay at its science, and then be quiet.
It’s that simple.

Sorry Tommylion. Was going to be brief.
jerrybj
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Tommylion

Got the emoji thanks.
And I ’got’ the emoji.
But my annoyance at how these threads are taken off topic - not to mention the personal attacks - is high. I’m just thankful that I am not one of them. Would hate to have that much anger in me.

Have ignored the fuse debate, digital debate, power cable debate.
Now hopefully ignoring the PPT debate.

Hang on. If a poster harangues and berates others’ experiences, that’s not a debate. It borders on abuse.
Also, no-one has the right to say my experiences are invalid.

I value the experience of the even handed, honest, friendly audio enthusiasts here. It is such a pity that we have to sift through the garbage to find the worthwhile comments. 
jerrybj
843 posts
 
Sometimes the 'why' can't be explained.
How can that possibly affect sound reproduction?

And the negative attacks/posts/comments from the outside, could appear at some level almost to be valid.

Except...
The multitude of responses from direct experiences for all the things that we have tried/installed/tested/tweaked.
Not advertising, tricking. Just our honest responses and experiences.

e.g. I held off buying good isolation pads under my equipment for years. I had a negative view; couldn't possibly have the affect others were stating. Kept it to myself though. Had Sorbothane, then Vibropods. Why something else?

Bought Black Ravioli pads for amp, DAC and power supply a few months ago. And wow, what an improvement. Consolidated all the changes and tweaks I'd been adding. And had to eat humble pie.
Again, I was wrong.

jerrybj
843 posts
 
Buy music not hearsay.
That is how a community like this should operate... 
Music lovers who relate their experiences, in relation to products they have used. It will be subjective. As my views are.

If you have not tried something, why do people think they can dismiss the listening experiences of others?
jerrybj
843 posts
 
It has been 240 hours since I placed an Omega+ Emat on my switchboard.

Just a few observations. 

First thing noticeable is the power in the base with some tracks. I have a concrete base, so it does not reverberate to my sitting position. Kind of wish it was wooden floors, as this would be felt. It's not a thump though.

The 'depth' of the music has increased. Hearing way more into the music. And accompanied with this, there is musical information I had not heard before. Some subtle/head turning, some continual.

Instrument separation is more evident. Even with complicated pieces, it is easier to follow different streams.

The realism has increased. With some tracks, I can place where the musicians are on stage.

My listening satisfaction has increased, with this small listening sample.

No critical listening as yet - system is in the family lounge (a small 130m2 house) - wife is watching a movie on Netflix next to me, with a daughter alongside.
jerrybj
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Christmas Day here; a little different in the land of beaches, barbeques, warmth.

With two children overseas (Edinburgh, Montreal), a quite quiet Christmas. Lamb chops, chicken, mussels, salads in an hour.

This evening, will be sitting outside with a fire (via brazier), music, movie.

And, a Merry Christmas to all lovers of music, no matter its form!


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