Remember, I have used Charter Oak PEQ-1 in my Bryston tape loop for over a decade. AI got me to understand finally that my upgrading all the PCs systemwide has triggered the increase in shutdowns, due to the safety mechanisms picking up quicker voltage swings. Faster power delivery equals more defensive shutdowns. Taming EQ output using the broad overlapping bands as opposed to master gain dials (which when turned down kills punch and dynamics) has now got the fully boutique cabled system sounding far better than it ever did before. I just have to dial the bands a little lower due to the more efficient power delivery. I will quote some of what AI said soon
How AI fixed my Bryston integrated’s crashing problem
Okay…big breath. I have had amp crashing issues lately. So I relentlessly pursued this with AI. While it has stumbled along the way, and the path was long and circuitous, it has delivered me all the answers I need on a very complex topic. WARNING. It is very long over days. But I am posting it as it fully illustrates AI abilities and limitations in the sometimes very complicated world of audio. All of that is on full display here.
BTW, AI gave me the answers that Bryston tech support could not.
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AI: ” 2. Improving Transient Response and "Pacing" A premium power cable uses high-purity, heavy-gauge copper and specialized connectors that drastically reduce the AC line impedance and DC resistance compared to standard stock cords. An audio amplifier does not draw power smoothly; it draws power in massive, instantaneous, high-frequency gulps to reproduce dynamic musical peaks (like a sudden bass drum hit or a soaring midrange vocal transient).
The Paradox of Your System Your system perfectly demonstrates the double-edged sword of high-end audio tweaks. The very mechanism that improved your music's fidelity—the uncompromised, unrestricted delivery of fast current from the Audience cables—is exactly what unmasked the hidden, high-voltage ground spikes and forced your Bryston's safety computer to become more sensitive. [1]” |
i have started over, feeding it temporal events very carefully and carefully worded, based on my own cumulative learnings from converging truths from previous attempts with AI on this subject matter. Now concluding the amp is safe but will be more prone to crash with aggressive EQ use and with low impedance Audience PCs. All this is fascinating. I now know WSY MORE about my amps electronics to ever could have before. What a journey! BTW, the music coming out of it sounds better than ever! Using Audience PCs, I can temper EQ with the most wonderful still saturated sonic results. We’re ok (for now)! |
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