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New Omega E Mat from Perfect Path Technologies

Many of you own or have read of the highly-regarded PPT Omega E Mat, one of Tim Mrock’s revolutionary signal-enhancing accessories. Just prior to his untimely passing, Tim had finished developing a new generation of his Omega mat, soon to be available. Krissy Mrock has asked a few of us to introduce this new mat, here given the working title of The Double Omega.

In distinguishing the Double Omega, we know the original Omega, herein called the single, as a 7.5” by 10”, rather heavy and somewhat pliable mat, a bit more than 1/8” thick and with a vinyl-like feel. One face is glossy white, displaying the PPT logo and Omega name, while the other is black, smooth and magnetized. Sandwiched between these faces is the active material that causes components to reject the EMI that saturates everything in our surroundings. The Double Omega is much the same, with one important difference: the magnetized face has the finely-textured feel of around, say, 220-grit sandpaper. This texture, it is presumed, comprises yet a second active layer of EMI rejection. Presumed—because working details of the Double Omega are not well understood—better yet to know how to apply it.

With the understanding that the single Omega E mats generate field effects from both faces, mats have typically been placed under and over components and vertically over circuit breakers. How you apply the Double Omega will depend on best use and experimentation. In my case, I have removed two single mats, lying side-by-side, from the top of my large Wadia CDP and have replaced those with two Double Omegas. The Wadia is a one-box player that contains a pre-amp, so I wanted that second, strong field effect exerting downward as well as upward. I also have several singles placed underneath, just as before. Going straight to amps, this player is my only source, so I want it fully protected from EMI. Your priorities will differ.

As of this writing, I am only thirty-hours in on placing these Double Omegas, and I can already tell you they are powerful in their prevention of EMI within my digital source. Yet another veil has been lifted—all instruments and voices are even more sorted out in the aural space with new information heard within that space. There is much more decay heard against a new silence behind and between the musicians. I am already so pleased and excited about what the Double Omega E mats are doing. As Krissy told me, Tim was really stoked to have these new mats available. Rather than wait for the the fourteen-day window of improvement, I want to get this intro out so others can relay their experiences sooner.


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mitchagain
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I can vouch for the effectiveness of the PPT products in the car. I have a small Lexus sedan with the upgraded Mark Levinson sound system. It has always sounded good; but, now the sound is outstanding. The improvement is similar to the results in the home system; but, the impact seems more pronounced in the car, probably due to the confined environment. The most unusual thing that I noticed in the car was I now have to significantly dial down the volume. I started with 2 E-cards and then replaced them with 1 original E-mat, before finally using all three of them together. The sound improvement is across the entire audio spectrum. I think this is a big reason why we have such a hard time putting our impressions into words.

The positive effects to the car audio system and to the picture quality of my television was immediate; while it took 1 - 2 weeks before I was hearing similar improvements in the home audio system. 

Before I purchased any PPT products I was both curious and skeptical. Obviously curiosity won out and man am I glad that it did. My advice to the curious is to start small (1 original e-mat or a pack of E-cards) and then go from there. I think it is part of human nature to trust our eyes more than our ears; so, pay close attention to what the PPT products do to improve the quality of your TV picture.  Also, be a little patient when it comes to the results on the home audio system. I know that's hard to do; but, your patience will likely be rewarded.
mitchagain
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Hi Frank:
                   I have the Lexus IS 350. In my car, there is barely enough room to fit the E - cards in the small gap between the two switches for the heated seats which are located at the base of the center console and in front of the gear shifter. I keep the E - cards in the plastic case that they came in and I also keep the case for my sunglasses on top of them to keep them from sliding around.

The E-mat was a little tougher. Since there are rubber spikes on the bottom of the Lexus floor mats, I decided to slide the E - mat into the gap between the passenger seat and the center console (label facing inward).

About the only other option that I could think of would be to cut an E - mat in half and stack them at the base of the navigation screen. Or, you could install a little velcro in the same spot and use the E - cards instead.

Good luck with this pursuit and let me know how it works out.

Mitch

PS: I've always enjoy your posts

 
mitchagain
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Frank:
                If you have the GPS navigation system in your Lexus LS 430, an E - mat should be able to lay flat at the base of the display/navigation screen.

Mitch
mitchagain
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I've slowly been working my way thru my music collection since installing the PPT products. Just finished listening to a custom best of Santana CD that I burned. I was looking forward to listening to all the intricate percussion work and I was not disappointed.

But, the highlight was "Hope You're Feeling Better" from Abraxas. I got immediate goose bumps from Greg Rolie's Hammond B-3 riff and it just got better from there. Looks like that one will be a go to track to show off my system or to demo any future components. 
mitchagain
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slaw...

I was thinking the same thing re putting an E -mat inside the speaker port. If you try this, please report your results.

Thanx,

Mitch
mitchagain
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@slaw

Since your speakers have a rectangular port, I think it is well worth trying an E - mat there, even if it means trimming off a small piece of the mat. You can always add the scraps to the TV, the panel box or even in the car.

My speakers have a round port; and, I don't like they way that they sound with the foam port plugs in. So, my only option (when it comes to putting a mat inside the speaker port) is to line the bottom of the port with small scraps. While I doubt that I'll go down that road, I'd be curious to know what results that you get.. 
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