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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ozzy: You say you are sending out the CPT 1800/1200 feet at 10 packs a day. I must have been one of the first few users of the CPT 1800 or 1200 units, so I don’t understand why it is taking so long to get the feet. Has anyone received them? Right now I’m using vibrapods under it.
ozzy,
Mark replied to you with this, all the way back on March 28.
"I will also say again here - my wife and I have been very busy so we send 10 to 12 packages daily with ISO-PUCKS and the other goodies. We have been doing them reversed alpha - so z was first. Everyone will get these for sure. Everyone..."
I know it's tough having to wait, but remember the proverb, "patience is a virtue." If that one doesn't work, I'll relate this to music with, "Hakuna Matata" or "Don't Worry, Be Happy." 😃 It'll save you some stress, and provide you a hopefully longer and happier life.
Mark, I have emailed you with no return response and I called the other day and left a message for you to call me back. Evidently after I posted on this thread that I was unable to contact you there now is a message (within the last couple of hours) on the answering machine.Texting me is useless. Since I retired a few years back I do not own a cell phone. I probably will get another someday but for now I don’t miss it.
You say you are sending out the CPT 1800/1200 feet at 10 packs a day. I must have been one of the first few users of the CPT 1800 or 1200 units, so I don’t understand why it is taking so long to get the feet. Has anyone received them? Right now I’m using vibrapods under it.
The Deep Core has been coming since October, please give a realistic timeframe.
Growing pains is tough, you have a good product in the balanced power supply CPT 300/1800/1200 units. Perhaps you are trying to produce more items than you can?
Today alone I have spoken directly with 2 new CPT customers (Thanks Guys) and two older pro's...
I just changed my CPT phone yesterday to an iPhone RED as they seem to be easier to deal with than my LG V20 Android phone...
I'm here for you folks...
In fairness to ozzy - he has called me - and I texted back right away. He may be calling me from a Land Line...
I called and left a message... :)
Our problem is simply not enough hours in the day - and with Axpona coming I had a ton to prepare for Emerald Physics. Two pallets of "stuff" and almost 1100 pounds. Whew...
There are two ways to get a fast reply from me (well 3 if you count the messaging system here)...
You can call me on our published number here 720.317.9141 - I try to answer each call as they come in - but always rerturn calls or text messages... (Text is fine too - I answer those)...
You can e-mail me corepowertech@outlook.com
I have received calls from and I either text or call back. In your case Ozzy I sent through a text message to update...
Pucks are going at a rate of about 10 packages per days. We try to do more at night - but we poop out around 8:30pm these days.
DEEP CORE to reiterate what I have said before has NOT shipped. Doug has approved the final units now and we brought in thicker PCB's (heavier trace as well) to carry the necessary current. They work great and they will ship this coming week. Rick just machined panels for us...
We are extremely busy but I always retunrs calls, text messages and contact via e-mail --- that said, we did just learn that our contact web form is not working properly yet again. Our web master is fixing it.
There are no problems here other than being extremely busy. Shipments are on time and in good order. We haven't missed a one...
WE ARE ON TIME...
Pucks will arrive - and beta testers will get DEEP CORE. Further information on DEEP CORE to come.
Ozzy - each call you've made has been returned by call back or text. I do very much appreciate you :)
So has anybody received their Deep Core units yet? I'm anxiously awaiting my equi=core 1200 so I'm curious about the benefits from Deep Core from others here.
I replied to the message that I saw today. I am not aware of missing any further messages (no grunting allowed :))...
You are to receive TWO of the Deep Core Alpha Samples which I promised. I mentioned that the first boards were not thick enough to carry max current - so we re-made all of them. We want to put our Best Foot Forward for this very important product.
I will also say again here - my wife and I have been very busy so we send 10 to 12 packages daily with ISO-PUCKS and the other goodies. We have been doing them reversed alpha - so z was first. Everyone will get these for sure. Everyone...
@lak
You are correct re ISO-PUCKS...
@tuffy72561
I want to candidly state that the Corelli is an amazing and even wonderful product. I do feel that DEEP CORE will fulfill the dreams I have had about Power and Power Conditioning. IMHO one should have Balanced Power as a foundational item in their system - from there adding DEEP CORE will amaze even the most Flat Earthed Traveller in audio re Power. I am simply Gobsmacked by the results. I feel all of you will love it also.
Can DEEP CORE be used with other brands... YES, of course it can and it works. Have done so here with fine products from other companies.
Thanks to all of you for your support and help - Lynn and I sincerely appreciate it. Guys like lak and ozzy are the lifeblood of this very nice place.
@aniwolfe my understanding is the ISO Pucks could be used under any of the products (1200, 1800, 300, etc), probably any component you wish. Tender feet work also as other brands probably would. ,http://herbiesaudiolab.net/products.htm
I am sure am too! Especially after I read worldwidewholesales text, a few months ago, about hooking up the Akiko Corelli to the 1200 resulted in unreal imaging and air around the instruments. When I spoke to Mark about this he said that the Deep Core with the 1200 or 1800 would yield even better results!
I love these cords, I run them from Hoover Dam to my house......no, seriously, @jazzonthehudson has the best power solution, an isolation transformer is the way to go. A snake oil free solution IMO.
Please keep in mind that besides being a State of The Art Power "Front End"... the real surprise is what the adjustment pot provides - we will have more about this soon when I can convince Doug that it's OK to open the Kimono a bit more...
Deep Core
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.
Wow... been gone for a few days on rest and lots here...
@5560
I believe truly that thess are very different products. The E=C line really works as a FOUNDATION SETTING product for all systems. Lowering the noise floor is amazing for sure in any/every system
Further words on Deep Core a bit later in the evening. If anyone wants to actually see Deep Core feel free to e-mail me and I will send you 4 very realistic renderings... corepowertech@outlook.com
@t_ramey
Our products come with a 30-day money back guarantee (from product arrival)... We are still at ONE RETURN over the last 15+ months.
I have been in systems with other Power Products and while some are very good - the foundational differences with E=C is hard to beat at the asking price.
@klh007
Thanks as always... :)
@lak
Excited to hear your results with Deep Core - the combination of the two items E=C and Deep Core is to my ears AMAZING...
ISO-Puck packages with warranty Starements - receipts etc still going out daily. Lots of very positive feedback going on...
More about Deep Core tonight. Doug's Engineering Statement is very good - although he was a bit cagey about the adjustment pot and what it does. The synchronicity this system provides is really a game-changer...
Curious if anybody has replaced the Hubbel receptacles with anything like Furutech or if it's redundant. I currently use Furutech NCF receptacles everywhere and they are trying to lower the noise floor so I'm wondering if there would be further improvement with them installed in either the e=c 1200 or 1800.
t_ramsey, Check out tweekgeek.com for upgrades to the CPT kit.
jay23, From my experience with many many power conditioners is they reduced more than just noise so prefer power distributors that also non-current limiting and works for my current hungry amps.
calloway, HB Cable Marble is a power distributor and would be surprised if it doesn't improve your and most systems. Here's a review; HB Cable Marble
T_ramey, yes the more expensive Furutech receptacles, and especially the Furutech Nano 14 gauge (or larger if needed) wire will make a significant improvement.
Curious if anybody has replaced the Hubbel receptacles with anything like Furutech or if it's redundant. I currently use Furutech NCF receptacles everywhere and they are trying to lower the noise floor so I'm wondering if there would be further improvement with them installed in either the e=c 1200 or 1800.
Forgive me if this has been covered but is there any kind of trial period with any of the products? Something like a 30 day money back if the equi core isn't to your liking.
@calloway First off, nice system! I've liked what I've heard of the Tidal speakers.
Did you try a copper power cord? I think if you had tried one of the Shunyata power cords and/or Herbie's ebony domes, you might have eliminated the thinness. Tweaks that can be relevant to the thread.
Did you also have all of the High Fidelity products in your system, at the time? I and a few others have found HF and Shunyata to not play nice, together. With the HF products I can see why you don't need a conditioner. Although I can see a MC-6 (Hemisphere?) in your future. That, and my friend will be releasing a mod to the 0.5 you'll want.
jay23...i did try a number of adjustments but the thinness remained...i really don't need a pc but was more than anything just fishing.....nothing lost
knghifi....again..i really do not need a pc..as good as the 'HB' is...and i am sure it is very good...as it should be at the price, it would not improve what my system already sounds like enough to justify the cost..
@calloway What power cord and vibration control were you using with the Denali? If thinness was really the only issue, I'm sure you could have eliminated it.
@knghifi The HB Cable Marble is certainly a fine power distributor, at a hefty price. I personally prefer the noise reduction power conditioners offer, but know people that have made the switch.
Calloway, I agree. Mileage may vary with power conditioner. Some guys try them and hear no difference and/or say the power conditioner has a negative effect on their music. One doesn't know until you try it in your system.
I bought the Denali 6000S but did not like it. It made the system sound very thin.I was using it on my amps and my Lumin A1..It did some things very well but the thinness was not tolerable..
Fast version of the Equi = Core 1800 vs. Denali D2000
Main equipment used in the audition: Allnic T-1500 Integrated 300B Amp, Sonic Frontiers SFT-1 Transport, Yamamoto DA Converter YDA-01, Montana EXP Speakers
My Transport and Dac were the only items plugged into the two power conditioners.
I want to emphasize that both power conditioner are very good, that's why I own both of them.
In my second system (seen above) The Shunyata Denali D2000 was a tad better at giving me more refined micro details and fuller bass, mids, and highs. I want to point out that there is a difference in the price of these two units including different technology that each one uses. One must ask themselves is it worth spending more money for a tad more resolution and detail? It's a personal choice!
I’ve never noticed any improvement using my amp and/or Integrated amp with any power conditioner.
I hope this helps and I hope I didn’t step on anyone's toes.
I also look forward to auditioning the Deep Core Alpha!
Deep Core is still a mystery and I am looking forward to hearing more about it. Core Power Tech is suppose to be releasing a statement on the technology with Deep Core soon from what I have read in this thread. I believe its suppose to eliminate all noise or at least a majority of it going into whatever is plugged into it. I was told that each Deep Core is designed to only feed 1 component at a time. So, you cant plug your whole system into it. Mark seems very excited about it, so I am expecting to hear more good things soon.
Deep Core will be the most effective with source components from my discussion with Mark.
That would be really helpful as I'm going to pick up or the other. Isolation from digital components leaking noise from outlet to another plays a big role in my choice. I also intend to plug my power amp, digital front end and preamp all into a single conditioner. I will be using Nordost not Shunyata power cords. I'm also wondering what Deep Core is?
I own both, the Equi = Core 1800 and the Denali D2000. The problem is they are in two different systems. They are both very good. I'll have to find some time to move the Denali into my second system (because there is more room) and do a comparison.
Anyone compared a Equi = Core 1800 against one of newer Shunyata Denali model conditioners. They are in different price classes, but still might be an interesting comparison.
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