New Omega E Mat from Perfect Path Technologies


Many of you own or have read of the highly-regarded PPT Omega E Mat, one of Tim Mrock’s revolutionary signal-enhancing accessories. Just prior to his untimely passing, Tim had finished developing a new generation of his Omega mat, soon to be available. Krissy Mrock has asked a few of us to introduce this new mat, here given the working title of The Double Omega.

In distinguishing the Double Omega, we know the original Omega, herein called the single, as a 7.5” by 10”, rather heavy and somewhat pliable mat, a bit more than 1/8” thick and with a vinyl-like feel. One face is glossy white, displaying the PPT logo and Omega name, while the other is black, smooth and magnetized. Sandwiched between these faces is the active material that causes components to reject the EMI that saturates everything in our surroundings. The Double Omega is much the same, with one important difference: the magnetized face has the finely-textured feel of around, say, 220-grit sandpaper. This texture, it is presumed, comprises yet a second active layer of EMI rejection. Presumed—because working details of the Double Omega are not well understood—better yet to know how to apply it.

With the understanding that the single Omega E mats generate field effects from both faces, mats have typically been placed under and over components and vertically over circuit breakers. How you apply the Double Omega will depend on best use and experimentation. In my case, I have removed two single mats, lying side-by-side, from the top of my large Wadia CDP and have replaced those with two Double Omegas. The Wadia is a one-box player that contains a pre-amp, so I wanted that second, strong field effect exerting downward as well as upward. I also have several singles placed underneath, just as before. Going straight to amps, this player is my only source, so I want it fully protected from EMI. Your priorities will differ.

As of this writing, I am only thirty-hours in on placing these Double Omegas, and I can already tell you they are powerful in their prevention of EMI within my digital source. Yet another veil has been lifted—all instruments and voices are even more sorted out in the aural space with new information heard within that space. There is much more decay heard against a new silence behind and between the musicians. I am already so pleased and excited about what the Double Omega E mats are doing. As Krissy told me, Tim was really stoked to have these new mats available. Rather than wait for the the fourteen-day window of improvement, I want to get this intro out so others can relay their experiences sooner.


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Frank,

For me, I believe I should wait the 2-3 weeks before making any changes. Right now, all I'm experiencing are improvements. I've read where some say their PPT products don't mesh well with others. It's early on but while others' experiences are valid to them within their system/room/hearing/listening biases and so on. they really don't translate to me/my room/system and so on.

BTW, one really big test is (and sometimes I don't even realize it when I'm doing it) when I notice that I'm once again tapping my feet or moving my body to the music while listening. There's a lot to be said for that!
slaw ...  

  • "I notice that I'm once again tapping my feet or moving my body to the music while listening. There's a lot to be said for that!"

Well said, slaw. And to me ... it is what the hobby is all about. 

 The system has to serve the music. The more veils that are lifted, the closer we get to the music.

What's so interesting to me is how, with certain tweaks, like with upgraded fuses, tube dampeners, PPT products like Omega + E -Mats, Alpha Cards, Total Contact, Stop-Its, and ultimately, The Gate, we can finally forget about "sound," and just enjoy the performances unfolding in front of us.

Quite honestly, it has to be heard to be believed.

Frank
Omega E Mat+ Initial Review:
Going from the E Mat to the E Mat+ proved nothing short of substantial. There's clearly a more precisely shaped soundstage with significantly enhanced detail, reminding me of the old days of transferring 1/2 speed vinyl masters to 15ips reel to reel - but of course without the noise!  And I believe the sound floor has just dropped off a cliff!  Is the coherency also improved?  I now hear more musical definition at very low volumes.
Equipment (partial): Oppo 105 w/ Bybee enhancements, 3 PPT Alpha E Mats, on Still Points.  Jeff Rowland PSU w/ 3 Alpha E Mats, DAC w/Omega E Mat+, Corus Pre w/ Omega E Mat+,  Spectron Musician III Signature Amp w/ Bybee enhancements & Omega E Mat+.  In summary, the Thiel 7.2s are signing like never before!
More experimentation and comments to follow...
Thanks Krissy!  
My best, Keith

I have as a 'chores' vehicle a 2000 Tundra in pristine condition (southern truck, never seen salted roads). Stereo, not so pristine. Replaced the stereo with nothing high end, a Sony double din with a built in 45 watt amp, driving Morel component speakers in front and Morel coax in back. Sounded pretty darn good for around $500 total. Well, I placed a couple e-cards in the cup holder below the head unit. Took a couple of days, but the music is now cleaner, with more detail coming through, and- for lack of a better phrase- it hangs in the air better. It's more immersive...
If you haven't tried them in your vehicle, give it a go. If you don't have any yet, order a couple. These little guys really deliver!
@thecarpathian,

Wow, not a bad idea? I have a 1991 Ford F-150 (bought new) with an Alpine cd head unit, MB Quart speakers, Alpine amps and huge  outboard capacitors..................hmmm.