Blue Circle BC-86 III

Max,

I think it's a good idea to wait until you make the move to the new house and you and your audio system have had time to settle in. Who knows, you may find you don't need to have the BC62 fitted with the 'quiet device'.

Good luck.

Hi Bmwhaus.

At the previous 2003 CES Kevin Allen gave me a demonstration of the effects of one, then two Noise Hounds in the Blue Circle room. They were hooked to a little contraption that Gilbert Yeung built, and I was pretty impressed, they had a dramatic affect on background noise.

I've had a Blue Circle MR1200 Music Ring for a couple months and have noticed some of the same positive gains/losses. The background is noticeably blacker in my system, and detail and air have increased. In some ways there is actually more detail than I usually care for, but I also installed a set of Blue Circle cones at the same time under my preamp and the extra detail may be a product of those little pointy guys.

One interesting thing. Ever since I bought my Kora Hermes DAC two years ago to match with my Theta Pearl transport, a faint clicking became audible whenever my changing tracks on a CD. Strangely, the Music Ring has eliminated that.

I think you're findings are pretty indicative of "professional" reviews I've read, and other users such as yourself.

If one has clean power running through their home, the Noise Hounds might not have a lot of work to do and therefore won't have a dramatic effect.

Some testimonials I've read mentioned that adding a second unit furthered the benefits brought by the first unit. But then again I'm guessing that would depend on the level of clean power in your listening room.

I've noticed the same gains you've reported with my Music Ring.

Long live, Blue Circle!