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
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!
Guys, you want to get a kick?
Sacrifice a mat out of your system for a week or two and put it under the passenger side floor mat in your vehicle. Listen to what happens.
thecarpathian ...

  • "Guys, you want to get a kick?Sacrifice a mat out of your system for a week or two and put it under the passenger side floor mat in your vehicle. Listen to what happens."
Krissy has been trying to get me to do this for a while now. I don't drive much anymore, but I'm tempted at this point just to see what happens. 

Frank


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.

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.