Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
Considering the many, many brands of power cords I've tried in my very well accomplished high-end system, I have never been so impacted by these Core Power Technology power cords. Within a very short period(15-20) minutes my system literally came alive. Soundstage opened wider and deeper. The background became dead silent, space between instruments and stage members were more focused and everything sounded cleaner and musical than ever. My highs had a glorious crispness and symbols shimmered. Midrange through my 2" horn became more dynamic and punchy. My 15" bass driver tightened and dug low with great control. My Rel G1 which is a fabulous sub on its own but with a CPT 150 on it is another story. Running high pass from my sub to my Audiozen Noah amplifier, music depth is just stunning. Lower end bass is authoritative and clean with solid grip and impact. My experience with these power cords is truly magical. The scary part of the above is I only have one 150 on my sub and one 300 from my wall to my 6 outlet bar. I still need 3 more to complete my system. I could just imagine the level after that...In closing, I cannot emphasize enough to try one of these in your system. I CANNOT and WIIL NOT take these out as they are that good. But hold your jaw, cuz what you've been listening to will just become real after Core Power Technologies.
I'm sorry guys but I have had it with Mark. So many emails for so long saying " I will have them out to you next week" ...since October!
I have even heard from Mark that the inventor of his "Deep Core" died and it would not be produced, then it will, but it hasn't. Then there were so many illness excuses from Parkinson's to Cancer. Then the crazy statement about sending out the footers in reverse order, but he promised to send mine out right way. Err two months ago!.
I have received a few emails from folks who say your footers are nothing but .50c junk. So I guess keep them, I am no longer interested.
There are a few things that I value in this world and keeping one's word is a big one.
There is history of this man with other adventures if you care to Google his name.
I'm really not sure how or why you have said what you have - but I've worked awfully hard to right my life. Believe me - none of this has been easy.
No one died that invented DEEP CORE - we lost an Engineer that did a board layout (Scott Shelstad) and one that worked on our new Preamp / DAC HPA. Our current board layout designer has done a masterful job with the final layout.
Life is what you make of it - and I've done my very best to put some difficult situations behind me and move on with a healthy and beautiful life.
We deliver our products in a way that we can be proud. I AM fighting some very rough health issues (including early onset Parkinson's) and everyone in my life (personally) knows this.
My friends and family have been great - supporting me through everything.
To me - this kind of stuff because Pucks are shipping about 10 packages per day (and yours have not arrived as yet) and DEEP CORE prototypes have not yet gone out... my word.
Actually, I had a text message from @klh007 alerting me to this thread...
I feel very badly for you - these things that have been said are hurtful of course - but we won't ship things that are not right. I lived through that as the Founder of Audio Alchemy and I swore I would never do that again...
My life is (still) very good and I'm extremely grateful to you and others that looked at our product early-on. I thank you for that...
I will let my own performance speak - I cannot escape the past - but I CAN do everything in my life to make these years beautiful in every way.
Grateful for sure... and of course your Pucks will arrive as will your request for two DEEP CORES. I had a bad two year period for sure - but I have spent 48 years enjoying every day in this industry.
Please do not forget that CPT is a small company just starting out, and they have hit a home run with their Equi=Core balanced power products. Mark has stated they won't ship unless the gear is ready, when their sub contractors make a mistake, the time line gets delayed, but the product sent out will be the correct reliable one as designed. Deep Core promises to be a game changer Grand Slam, but it is new from the ground up and production delays just happen to the best plans, a little patience please. In the last 90 days Mark and Lynn have closed production of EP speakers in Broomfield, and packed and shipped all drivers, enclosures, wire, components etc. to TX, which took an enormous toll physically and a substantial amount of time and energy which got diverted from CPT. Mark has always been truthful to me in our dealings, and he serves his community, not the audio, but the real nearby community by giving his time by volunteering helping those who need assistance. Mark is a humble man working as hard as he can, doing the best he can, making products that really work and are a value by being affordable, thanks Mark.
Lynn and I have decided that we really do need to add some help here. We hope to be faster and even more responsive to needs, concerns and questions. Adding overhead means we need "some" price adjustments".
With that - we need to announce that some of our products will have a price increase coming June 1st 2017.
The 50/150 and 300 will stay as priced - our EQUI-CORE 1200 will go up $100 dollars to $1499 - and the 1800 will go up from $1799 to $1999.
DEEP CORE will price at $995 with special discounts to those interested over the first 90-day period after introduction.
Hope this advance notice helps those that might be interested in our 1200 or 1800 by purchasing now.
My plans are to get these beta units out and on the street as quickly as possible.
I'm not sure if I will have DEEP CORE at Axpona as we don't want to offer something publicly until the finished Production Units are in the warehouse and ready to ship... this makes life simpler :)
Yes Mark please take care if yourself. I will miss meeting you at Axpona. I hope some of your products will be there though ad I plan to stop by with some audio friends who are interested in CPT.
Thanks so much for your note. Certainly a risk when we share personal ups and downs on the Internet - but I have always counted this thread and the people here as really good... Appreciate your good words.
@tuffy72561
I'm so sorry. I wanted to meet for sure. Walter will be there and both the units in Wyred4Sound and Modwright will be for sale at the show with a nice Show Special. You can always text if any of your guys are interested. Doc has me limited to two hours per day on the phone or computer... :)
Hi all, been a long time since I've posted but have been clearly watching through notifications how things are going/or not going. just out of curiousity, has anyone received or heard if/when the deep core will be released. Also for 6-7 days now there are no posts. I have an idea why everyone fled but feel free to express it just as Ozzy has. Please, it will help others......thx.
I'm waiting on a 1200 that I'm getting with two Furutech ncf receptacles put in that I sent to Mark. Mark has responded to my emails quickly each and every time I had a question. I know he's just a one man show for the most part so just patiently waiting for that glorious day to arrive.
Mark..follow your docs instructions..watch the salt intake too..Your health is much more important than any cable....blood pressure issues by themselves are usually fairly easily controlled.Good luck..
Hi t_ramey: I assume that you've already tried the Furutech NCF outlets. They are the best outlets to be had at this time. I upgraded to them from the GTX rhodium outlets, and they are much fuller sounding with a more pronounced bass slam. I also upgraded the IEC inlets in my CD player and preamp to the NCF ones. They make a nice improvement as well, although not as much as the outlets. Manufacturers should offer these as an upgrade option I think.
I’m slowed fore sure - but not completely sidelined.
I am allowed two hours per day on the phone or Internet... I agreed to this as a way of managing Blood Pressure etc.
I am allowed to go into work today provided I go slow and easy and only for a few hours at a time.
Deep Cores are in the house (6 Alpha units) and we have more coming. These will leave by the end of the week. I want to test each one individually as these are so new.
We have many 220 volt units that are set to leave as well - but Lynn has really been back up due to my situation... :(
As well... we have now two grandchildren that are here from out of state. Not the very best timing... but we are always glad to see them. :)
I am not at Axpona - but most of you already know this...
New orders are going out on-time - customs take a moment or two more... Either I build those or our tech when he is in.
I'm glad you're taking your doc's orders, and putting your health first! He's probably put you on blood pressure meds, and advised lower salt intake. Make sure you're drinking enough water. Some very light weight/high rep weight training, could be helpful, as your health allows. No need to look like John! 😁
I'm still patiently looking forward to DEEP CORE. 😀 (Thanks for the pics, Tom!) But make sure to focus on your health, and spending time with the grandkids! 😃👍
I AM listening to my Doc - she's totally cool (from the mid-west)...
Salt is OUT for sure and I'm taking Metropolol (ugh)...
I will get better - I just need some quiet time now and as well, get some custom orders out of the barn here.
DEEP CORE works even better than Doug and I had imagined, and we are excited to finally share it. Believe me... I want to get this done and shipped in the worst way.
I know it's hard to slow down when things are starting to pick-up but you really need this time to take care of yourself, reflect and recharge your batteries.
You are so right. While these last few days have been difficult... they have allowed for reflection and have actually allowed me to gain clarity in other places in my life.
I really thanks everyone here (and on my Facebook page) for the kindness and support I have received. Very uplifting for sure...
For those of you interested in visiting with Walter from Emerald Physics - our room is 434.
Wally has checked in several times to tell me that the sound is really fantastic which was very special to me given that this is the first time we are showing speakers with our Full Range Crossover Networks. NO DSP IN THE SYSTEM WHATSOEVER.
Big shout out to our team that worked on this, especially to Dan M. Bravo!
For those of you that have waited patiently and those wanting to order... we have just been told that 36 more 1800 Transformers for 220v will be here shortly.
We apologize for the delay - these transformers do have our new shielding for 220v in place and we feel that after reviewing the several samples we flew in a few weeks ago that these perform really well. Super low-noise and great overall performance.
Some of our Deep Core Sample Units are leaving today(at last)...
Those that are testing these for us can choose to write up their experiences if they'd like to. We are not requiring this - but they are free to let you guys know how Deep Core works in their systems :)
Mark - I wish you the best as you battle your health issues.
Just a quick note others may be interested in. I picked up an 1800 from AXPONA and have 2 JC1's and my Exogal DAC and Mac Mini plugged into it. After letting it settle for a couple of days, I feel it has made a nice improvement over the Running Springs I had been using. There seems to be a little more uumph on the bottom end and the mids and highs have more separation between notes. The soundstage has moved further away from the speakers and into space, which is great. Overall, everything just seems a little more musical than before - And I am using the $99 cord, not an upgrade. Highly recommended.
Mark, if you need someone to test a Deep Core, you let me know :)
Mark, I'm happy to hear you're getting a little better each day! I bet you must be very busy with the sales success from AXPONA, don't over do it, we know your Doctor ordered you to take it easier, heed the advice.
Re Break-in: my 300 and 1800 have passed 350 hours. The improvement since 150 hours has been striking. Day by day the image continues to open up. Very impressive.
(Currently in a project to hear all of Haydn in order of composition, so am using the system regularly while Core does its break-in.)
Frank (Audio Research REF 6, GS150, plus Vandersteen 5Acarbons)
Mark..saw your room / products at Axpona..Great sound..!!!! I would love to get some info on your new product..Deep Core..you should have my address ..Dave
Dave, Here is about all that has been posted about Deep Core, it should be spectacular;
The Deep core is a multi-function power conditioner that re-defines the category. The deep core is designed to not only provide clean, spur free power but it also allows the user to optimize the power delivery interface via a user adjustment. The optimization of the power delivery interface can significantly affect sound quality as the prime power source is a major contributor to attributes such as the noise floor and dynamic range of the system. The deep core can be used with almost any system configuration providing optimized power for both source components and power amplifiers. The deep core has the following major attributes;
· An Input circuit that features a unique DC snubber which stops any DC , constant or transient, imposed upon the power lines from passing through the deep core and into the system. DC can saturate the transformers of source components and cause voltage fluctuations.
· After the DC snubber the deep core has a complex common mode filter designed to suppress any RF signals that may be riding on the power lines. This RF energy can raise the noise floor and affect the total dynamic range of the system. The EMI filter is implemented with high quality magnetics that will not saturate under high current conditions
· After the common mode filter a second EMI/RFI filter is implemented that further cleanses the power of unwanted out of band products. This additional filter includes integrated surge suppression to insure that no high voltage transients, such as the voltage from a lightning strike, will pass through the system
· The last stage of the deep core contains the adjustable power delivery interface. This interface allows the user to optimize the power delivery to his or her system. This unique capability allows the power core performance to be optimized for each individual user case
The deep core should be connected directly to the desired components as it is the “final” word in power conditioning. Its unique ability to not only fully cleanse AC power sources of both DC and RF noise but to also optimize the power delivery is unique among competing products.
Further - I can say that we like Deep Core IN FRONT OF the Equi=Core products. This is contrary to how I was using it in the beginning... this is MUCH BETTER IMHO...
Deep Core will be priced at $995 - talk to us about early adopter pricing.
Dave, I have your answer, and it's a good one, but I can't find your email address. I'm off to a DC HiFi Group meeting now, if you can find mine send me a message. When I get home tonight, I'll try to communicate with you.
The coupon that goes with the Pucks calls for $250 dollars off - or $750 total - :)
@wig
Thanks so much as well. Welcome comments after a difficult week's end. Lynn is down for the count with the stomach flu that's raging here in CO and Papa is running the show right now (not doing as well as Lynn does)... This was welcome relief.
I'm really excited to get more Deep Core's out there. Our pcb shop is fabricating now - and our metal guys are rocking. We needed to make some very minor mechanical changes for the Pot and the Quick-Acting Circuit Breaker. All done and baked in...
Strong Recommendation: Buy Core before you commit any more time and money upgrading your system. I have been chasing upgrades when I really had an AC source problem. Upgrades are fun, but as they say: "Garbage In, Garbage Out".
Get Core, plug-in 2 or 3 lamps with big bulbs and let it cook for 3 weeks. It is that simple.
Report back with your results.
Mark: What is this about Deep Core improving on the base Core???? Am interested.
Frank (Core 300 on front-end and 1800 on amp/speakers)
@fjarratt - Thank you sir for the strong recommendation...
The DEEP CORE is out in the field now with a few guys and more just shipped.
The DEEP CORE will truly astound people at this product addresses so many issues with Transformer Synchronicity - Every Transformer works differently in every system and power grid - we get the Earth (Ground) and Neutral synchronous and relationship into a "better place"... :)
More about this soon - there is a lot to talk about here... but I've been trying to keep quiet until some of the Beta Guys check in.
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