Taralabs cables
04-28-14: AudiolabyrinthI do not think it will take too long. The specs are here http://www.sourcespeaker.com/2268reed.html They go pretty darn low . The bass was real good on the 8211hds and should be even better on the 2268 as they have two 8 inch woofers for each speaker, plus that 6 inch reed cone is supposed to be pretty special |
1-14-15: Audiolabyrinth An alloy is not pure copper. An alloy is composed of two or more metals. Consonant, the way they are using it, means blended together in a harmonious way. Their alloy is proprietary, so they are not saying what the other metal is, or what the mix % is. A simple search found this info The Consonant AlloyTM BREAKTHROUGH Explained By Matthew Bond, TARA Labs Designer The development of Consonant Alloy was a response to recent advances in copper technology that have resulted in ever increasing purity levels. This increased purity (expressed in the form of "99.9999% pure" or "six nines" copper) does result in measurable increases in conductivity over copper conductors of lesser purity. In the development of Consonant Alloy, I sought to increase conductivity even further by examining the use of different materials and, just as important, more sophisticated annealing processes. Consonant Alloy is a proprietary blend of elements chosen for their conductive strengths and compatibility. It meets three important criteria: 1.) Consonant Alloy is more conductive than pure copper. 2.) Consonant Alloy is more linear and accurate than current alternatives to copper. 3.) It can be produced at a price that is within the range of the average audiophile. Independent metallurgical testing shows the conductivity of Consonant Alloy to be substantially greater than "six nines" copper.' But this improvement is even more significant in terms of sound quality than the numbers may indicate. A purer, more conductive material sounds cleaner, more transparent and more neutral than one that is less conductive. Even small differences in conductivity result in audible differences in sound quality. The word "Consonant" means "blended together in a Harmanious way." This very accurately describes the relationship of the elements that make up Consonant Alloy, and is a partial explanation for its success as a conductor material. Examination of the structure of Consonant Alloy reveals a very long, unbroken crystal structure. This is important to conductivity because breaks between crystals in traditional copper conductors result in internal oxidation. These oxidized crystal junctions are electrical discontinuities which act as diodes to inhibit the flow of electrical current. Because of the homogenous crystal structure of Consonant Alloy, fewer such breaks occur than in even the purest form of copper. After annealing, Consonant Alloy is buffed and polished in-line to produce a mirror-like surface that is visibly smoother than copper, even to the naked eye. This eliminates surface oxidation that can inhibit electrical flow and result in audible distortion. Consonant Alloy vs. Alternatives to Copper There are other conductor materials currently in use besides pure copper. Using the criteria of conductivity, frequency linearity and cost effectiveness, none can outperform Consonant Alloy. Silver, for example, has long been known for its conductive strength, which is widely acknowledged to be greater than copper. The problem with silver is that contemporary designs tend to accentuate high frequencies when not designed or annealed correctly. Mathematical formulae reveal that for a given diameter, copper and silver conductors have different frequency response curves and linearity with frequency. For a silver conductor to sound as neutral, it must be slightly smaller than the equivalent copper conductor. Solid silver conductors that are not annealed properly can be overly bright, even harsh sounding. Since silver is a more expensive raw material, it is almost impossible for manufacturers to produce a reasonably priced silver conductor that has been subjected to the appropriate (read "expensive") annealing process. Silver-plated copper conductors worsen the problem. Silver accentuates high-frequencies more than the equivalent skin-depth layer of copper would, delivering them out of phase with the underlying copper core. Consonant Alloy is currently in use in TARA Labs' top of the line Rectangular Solid Core products: RSC Master Generation 2 and Decade speaker cable, interconnect, digital cables and power cords. In conjunction with TARA Labs' patented Rectangular Solid Core design, Consonant Alloy provides what I believe to be the ultimate combination: conductivity that far surpasses that of any form of copper, and frequency linearity far greater than either silver or silver-plated copper. Material Resistivity ohms/circ. mil/ft Conductivity calib. to % Consonant Alloy 10.1 (Annealed) 100% 99.9999 Cu "6 Nines" 10.3 (Annealed) 99.4% 99.99 Cu "4 Nines" 10.1 (Annealed) 100% TM -- Consonant Alloy, Rectangular Solid Core and RSC Master Generation 2 are trademarks of TARA Labs, Inc. |
I suethe Tara Labs Air 1 series 2 from pre to amp on the Bass sections of my L/R speakers. I really like the Bass that they deliver in that spot. Speakers are Source technology 8211Hd . They will soon be replaced with the Source 2268 speakers. I shipped my speakers (8211 Hd ) back to John Sollecito for a tweeter upgrade (Dyna silk). Well Fedex %&#ed them up . They were insured for the original purchase cost . So, to make a long story short, I will be getting the new 2268 thanks to FEDEX. Thanks again FEDEX! @Tboooe- How do you like the jRiverMedia? I am also using it with the McCormack DAC-1 Deluxe . I like it a lot |
05-08-14: AudiolabyrinthWell, Its about DAMN time! I am just kidding. I am VERY Glad for you. You will be in audio bliss. I told you i would have taken those amps or cables or both ,and i would of had them broken in for you by now ! Know, you do know, you'll have to give us HOURLY updates on the break in !! Well i should not have said that. We will get Hourly updates without asking .. LOL Congrats to You |
