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Hi, I have just applied NPS-1260 to all contacts on power cords, RCA cables, internal connectors of Amp and loudspeaker. I am missing fuses and digital cables. I can clearly hear improved texture, clarity and separation of the music. It is definitively worth it, and apparently, the sound will further improve. |
This thread has really gotten off topic but I did do some experiments with Noalox a number of years ago. We had a problem in an amplifier where the steel chassis ground connection was rusting after a year or two, causing a noise problem. I found that using Noalox at the connection point eliminated the rust problem but also increased the rate of current change during the test. That is, the current rose about 10x faster through the steel - Noalox - nickel connection than the bare steel to nickel connection. That is significant indeed. I never tested it on speaker connections though but it is a thought. |
68pete, I will give it a few days before making comment. Usually the first improvement is more depth, along with hidden sounds buried in the mix becoming more noticeable. But, actually to me, it seems the biggest noticeable improvement, (increased dynamics) takes place about a week after being applied. Have you applied it to tube pins? ozzy |
It’s been a couple of days now after applying the 1260 to my breaker box wires that lead to my 3 dedicated lines. I think I can report some changes. What I am hearing is a quieter sound. That is; a quieter sound that has less hash in the music that evidently made its way into my audio system. I actually had to increase my volume setting by one notch. This is even though, I have already treated all my power cords and other cables throughout. In addition, I also lowered the bass settings on my (4) JL Audio F-113 subs from 45 to 40hz. Interesting stuff... ozzy |
marc777, Thanks for the advise, makes sense. I tried the 1260 first on a SR orange fuse and would say I got a good bump in sound quality. Then when I switched to the treated 1260 QSA yellow fuse a little bit more. It did seem to improve a lot more when I just used the 1260. But, perhaps if I had tried just the QSA fuse first the improvement would have been the other way around. The two products work well together. ozzy |
oregonpapa, I did like the PPT Omega mats and the cards, but the PPT paste was just to much and not right at least for my ears and system. I tried it for probably a month. Perhaps it had something to do with the power system, but I dunno. I really don't think the two products are similar. The 1260 as described above by the audiotweak is right on. I hear no negatives. ozzy |
Hello Frank over there.. The 1260 makes an improvement out of the gate..sure it gets better with time but you dont need all summer just an egg timer to hear the difference. The 1260 is more seamless and coherent top to bottom and has greater inner detail and nuance than TC. Backround vocals and lyrics are all apparent. You dont need to consult the web to read about lyrics you think you heard..you simply understand them. More visual cues that make you look in all directions, almost like an owl. Bass is better in every way not missing or yearning for my four subs at all. More coherent and integrated more impact from a 6 inch driver ...just amazing. Starting a complete speaker rebuild on Wednesday. New drivers and a very simple crossover, every conductive surface will be treated. Can't wait to apply 1260 Elixir everywhere I can.. Frank it is simply better than the TC. Tim made this catagory a big deal Rick has made it the real deal. Tom |
theaudiotweak >>> Hi, Tom. As one who has used both NPS-1260 and TC, can you describe the differences? I still have several tubes of TC left and have loved the results it brings to the table. Ozzie ... TC, when used in large amounts, does have the initial effect of screwing things up ... like loss of mid-bass and diminished highs. For example, when I pasted the entire inside of my power conditioner and the lid of my CD player, it took several weeks for things to return. When they did, it was amazing. Also, TC users know about the four and eight-week jump in performance. So, I'm wondering if in your assessment of a loss in the highs, did you leave it on long enough to hear the benefits? Your review of NPS-1260 has me intrigued. Thanks ... Frank |
Also saw this about the NPS- 1260 and usb and spdif ect. It has been tested to work well on power cords, and fuses (apply with care) as well as circuit breaker connection and the wires connected to these devices, receptacles are an obvious choice. Obvious uses are on RCA’s, XLR’s, speaker cables, speaker jumper plates, thin applications on USB and HDMI AES3 and SPDIF have been “transformative” successful in our testing. It can be used on coaxial cable wires connecting your Wi-Fi system or ethernet cables removing the excess from the plastic connecter itself completely so that it is clean afterward. Can be used on antenna connection of routers, digital cables of all electrical types. Patch cables, quarter-inch cables 1/8 in cables headphone connections of all types, mini-XLR, and others have been successfully treated. |
Thanks for info ozzy. I recently email Rick (inventor of 1260) from high fidelity cables and asked him about usb. here follows my email and his response. I think it will be of interest to many. Hi, are there any videos of applying NPS-1260 to usb, spdif,ect. yet? Will there be any by you if not? Enjoy your products, thanks marc brown Eventually yes this is planned however it's quite simple. There are two methods for USB depending on the size of the USB you can use the small applicator that looks like a tiny Q-tip or potentially even a toothpick get a magnifying headlamp and try to put the material on the strips of the USB. The first few times this is the method I used however now all I do is wipe the brushoff very good on the top of the bottle inserted into the USB end of the cable and wipe it around. To get it in there some of the bristles will bend back you need to make sure it gets into the connector well so I kind of tap it in.This will leave a lot of material on the dielectric however I have found no issue with that and no difference in sound. At first I was careful not to do this but it didn't seem to make any difference performance was still the same even when it was coating the dielectric.This allowed me to do things like USB-C. One thing I'm careful to do is after applying there will be a lot of material on the end of the USB where it doesn't need to be I use a paper towel and wipe this material off so that it's only on the inside.Spirit has done the same as an RCA the pin is simply smaller so it's very easy to do.I'm not sure when we're going to have time for videos but I suggest that you can confidently move forward.If you're leery and want help I could FaceTime with you or something like that just let me know.Have fun Marc.Rick |
@Johanvz I used it on 2A3 pins and small signal pins. It made a huge difference. Have you looked into how to clean the tube sockets if you don't want to not use it anymore? Also, what would you do when you tube roll? Apply only to new tubes or re apply even when going back to one you used before? Thanks Pauly |
The results I have experienced are with a lite coat..not dark not like boot polish. I take the supplied brush and put a drop or 2 on copper foil and then use a artist brush to apply to the parts at hand. This gives me greater control. I used the same method with TC. I also used the supplied stiff narrow fine brush on my dac ribbon cables and those on the transport. Tom |
Will treat the interior of my preamp next..then the ac connections and all my outlets on my sound wall and the 3 dedicated breakers and inlet line to the ac subbox. Doing a speaker rebuild will definitely treat all the new lines and connections to and from. The woofer tensile lead maybe a game changer and the solder joints to the voice coil..I may even do the voice coil even though it has enameled wire. Works on soldered connections why not over the enamel even if 25% effective it would be worth the hassle. Tom |
marc777, I did use the 1260 on a digital rca, just a little on the tip and I also applied it to a F connector for my Satellite connection. Didn't try it on any usb. The 1260 is conductive so it would be too hard to apply in such a close connection point. IMHO that is. Someday somewhere down the line I do intend in applying it to my breakers at the box that power my audio. ozzy |
Hey ozzy the NPS-1260 will be here soon and i was wondering did you use it on the RCA jacks of equipment the cables plug into? Also did use it with usb or anywhere else you would advise? Any warnings you can point out? I thank you for all your input. Yes for me there is a big difference with top off of sorcer which is right next to my integrated amp. I am curious if anyone else has same reaction. |
