Perfect Path Tecnologies ‘The Gate’


Having been a music lover and audio enthusiast for more decades than I care to admit to I’ve had the privilege of owning some tremendous components over those years and thought I had attained a level of musical enjoyment that would be difficult to improve upon without spending more money than I could afford. Then along came The Gate to turn my audio conceptions on end. 

While I was quite skeptical of all of the positive proclamations regarding the Perfect Path mats, cards and contact enhancer ( how could they possibly bring about such sonic improvements?) I took the plunge and purchased a nano bundle to see what the hubbub was all about. Much to my surprise they not only brought about improvements to my systems’ ability to recreate a more musical sound but did so in spades. 

When Tim of Perfect Path Technologies asked if I wanted to try his new product, The Gate, I jumped at the chance thinking it would be a nice addition to what the other products provided. I wasn’t prepared for the quantum leap The Gate brought to my music listening pleasure. As much as the other products brought about a much lower noise floor, greater detail and delicacy, improved dynamics, richer tone and more realism The Gate does so in magnitudes difficult to describe. The best way I can describe its affect is unreal purity leading the most realistic musical sound I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.....outside of a live performance obviously. It has me listening to all of my CD’s as if for the first time again.

I have no idea how The Gate actually works or what it does I just know it’s the most dramatic tweak to my system I’ve ever experienced and I wouldn’t think of being without it. As to how it’s implemented, it’s installed in the electrical panel with one lead connected to the common buss and the other to a breaker ( preferably 220). Hope I got the terminology correct.....I’m far from being an electrician!

At $4,999.00 it’s not cheap but worth every penny to me as I’ve spent more on components with less sonic improvement. 

Lastly, I realize some will scoff at something they can’t understand and I get not understanding it as I don’t, but I would hope people could keep their skepticism healthy and civil. I am not here to promote or sell, nor do I have any affiliation with PPT. I am only sharing something that I’ve found to be transforming in my system. Sorry for the lengthy introduction.
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Showing 7 responses by lalitk

@uberwaltz,

I am ecstatic for you. I can relate to the ‘feel’ above. Listen to the track, And Then There was You by Norah. Every time I listen to this track, I get goose bumps, it was recorded in a beautiful intimate setting.

I love Norah Jones as well, hoping to catch up with her one of these days, she is touring very soon.
@uberwaltz,

May I know what power correction device (line conditioner or power strip) you were using in your system prior to installating the ‘Gate’. 
Frank,

What’s after that....PPT Preamp, Amp, DAC? Would you be willing to part with your beloved ARC gear for PPT electronics 😉
“It pleases me to know he’s up there reading this. <3 He would of enjoyed the banter”.
mrs_ppt,

I beg to differ, Tim is well beyond our world. He couldn’t possibly be bothered anymore with geoffkait’s pointless but nevertheless comedic banters 😉
@uberwaltz,

Take it easy, I certainly did not have any intentions to cause more pain to mrs_ppt. Bless her heart, we know Tim is always going to be ‘there’ with her in spirits.

My post was directed towards mindless posts by geoffkait. The man simply got too much time on his hands and does not know when to quit.


@uberwaltz,

No apologies needed bud! I understand your point of view on The Gate. IMO, good power correction / conditioning is not inexpensive. Many of us have found SOTA power solutions from the likes of SR, Shunyata, Audience and Nordost.

Since I have not tried PPT products yet, I am unable comment on how they compare with any of the aforementioned A-List manufacturers.