I received 2 Omega + mats yesterday. I was told the best place for them would be on the inside or on the outside electrical panel door. I noticed on the packaging, it states outside panel only. I was wondering if this statement was for any potential liability issues in case they somehow lost adhesion? Looking forward to listening. |
Thanks fellows. I have them on the inside of the access door. They fit perfectly. Can't wait! |
......OK, some other positive attributes of the products I already had like, an overall ease of presentation, more natural timbre etc are all still there. Right now, I can't tell how much that is enhanced. One other thing about the lp I'm playing, I could hear, in quiet passages, Aoife's faint breathing that was unheard until now.
So I'm hyped up by what I've heard and what I hope to hear later. I can sure see myself buying some Total Contact in the near future. |
I had placed the 2 Omega + mats inside the access door when I first got them but wanted some confirmation. So now they've been installed for 43 hours. I'm wanting to set my base-line here with you guys initially and hopefully any progress will have more meaning.
I have 2 dedicated lines in my listening room. One for the front-end, the other for the amp/s and subs. I have a Hydra 6 on the front-end with a Bybee iQSE inside and an Akiko AC Enhancer plugged into the first outlet on the Hydra. I have a Akiko Phono Enhancer into my TT. On my amp/s and subs, I have a Hydra 4 with a Bybee iQSE inside with an Akiko AC Enhancer plugged into it's first outlet. I have (4) High Fidelity MC.05 on this dedicated line and (5) MC.05 on the front-end dedicated line. I have (2) Bybee iQSE inside my K&K Audio Trio and (2) iQSE inside my SMc amp.
The Bybee & Akiko products are to address EMI as well, so I've experienced what they bring to the table. What I'm hearing today is similar to what I experienced when I installed those products. The biggest difference is the Omega+ Mats treat the entire system. There's my baseline.
Upon hearing the first side of Crooked Still "Shaken By a Low Sound", My Sussurro MkII, (cold), I immediately noticed how much perceived volume I hear at a very low volume setting. I had experienced this with my other products but not at this magnitude.
( I'm going to end here and pick up later....the HVAC guy is here) |
Frank,
For me, I believe I should wait the 2-3 weeks before making any changes. Right now, all I'm experiencing are improvements. I've read where some say their PPT products don't mesh well with others. It's early on but while others' experiences are valid to them within their system/room/hearing/listening biases and so on. they really don't translate to me/my room/system and so on.
BTW, one really big test is (and sometimes I don't even realize it when I'm doing it) when I notice that I'm once again tapping my feet or moving my body to the music while listening. There's a lot to be said for that! |
@thecarpathian,
Wow, not a bad idea? I have a 1991 Ford F-150 (bought new) with an Alpine cd head unit, MB Quart speakers, Alpine amps and huge outboard capacitors..................hmmm. |
@jerrybj,
You're situation is somewhat similar to mine. I'm early on to the PPT stuff but I'd say the 2 Omega + Mats. |
I would also appreciate anyone’s personal experience as to what they experienced when adding/subtracting the PPT with Bybee/High Fidelity. Thanks
I noticed nobody had an issue so far with PPT vs. Akiko Audio. ?? |
Frank,
Your previous suggestion that I might try removing the Bybee products....was that from personal experience? If so, why? |
I know I'm still early on... just want to express what i'm hearing/feeling.... and that is...there is no coloration with the Omega + E-Mat. It justs adds to what you already have worked hard to achieve. Great! This is seemingly the perfect upgrade. |
@docknow ,
I have the first two Big Thief lps, I'm missing out though, on their last two. Thank you for the post! |
@uberwaltz,
I guess I answered my own recent question earlier? |
I appreciate everyone's response. Since I hear nothing but improvement now, it's hard to see that there is a problem with the PPT stuff vs. the Bybee/High Fidelity. |
I'm through trying to justify what I'm hearing verses what I'm suppose to be hearing. A troubling fact was when I asked Frank about his suggestion to take out the Bybee products. When asked, he admitted that he was just reporting what Tim had told him. I only suggest/report on things I've actually tried. BIG difference people.
Anyway, I like what I'm hearing. |
From my layman/logical mind, I find it hard to believe there could be an issue. Especially since the Bybee/High Fidelity/Akiko stuff is passive. Someone please explain? |
Frank,
I should have stayed true to my original post.
What you or others hear is one thing, but when you or others make a suggestion, based upon someone else’ thoughts, that’s a big problem. I assume you were a audio reviewer? If so, you should know better.
I love everyone here, but I have my own opinions, that are based upon listening, then, listening again. I NEVER recommend or suggest anything without an explanation. |
Well, I couldn't help myself as I noticed how much traffic was on this thread. I do have one question....Is there any chance of the Omega Mats becoming saturated...IE non-effective?
I know the product I'm going to mention is different but, here goes....the grounding blocks (many manufactures)...where I've read they get saturated making them less or no longer useful. |
@Krissy,
Thank you so much for the enjoyment I'm experiencing from the Omega+ Mats! I appreciate, what must have been, the early/trying times, research that went into your products. May your company continue to prosper! |
Frank,
Interestingly, I played Santana last night as well. First time in over a year. |
Wondering about "wrapping" the CPU unit with a mat? |
@jerrybj
I'll look forward to your impressions as I've been told that the Omega + mats aren't synergistic with the MC-0.5 and such. I have Akiko products as well. |
@yoby
Actually, I'm already hearing positive effects. More transparency and dynamics........ |
@sbayne
What caused you to remove the MC-0.5s? |
@yoby
I had wondered about that. Thanks. |
Well, I just removed my MC-05s (8) and didn’t notice any sonic penalty yet. Not sure what to make of that....maybe since their effectiveness built over time, the fact they're pulled from my system may take time to notice? |
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Glad I removed the MC-0.5s. The iQSEs will be at a later date.
Frank,
It was "Abraxsas" MFSL. Listening to "S/T" MFSL/45rpm now, at more fidelity than ever before.
Was wondering if your Legacy speakers are sealed/ported? With the recent talk regarding the mats on speaker cabinets, I had thought of a better solution may be to set a mat inside a port? My Usher Mini 2s have a front slotted port. It seems like a prime placement opportunity for a mat? |
@mitchagain,
My Ushers slot is slightly smaller than the stock Omega+Emat. I'd have to trim close to an inch off of the smaller stock dimension. Otherwise, it's be a great chance to review!
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Well, I had previously asked if there is a saturation point? Now, (TAT) has introduced another qwerk, recharge? This presumption has many questions running around in my head................ |
Cool! That's where mine are. |
Not to take away from Krissy, the new Synergistic cable risers sound,(see the video) and look to be a great idea. |
@fleschler ,
You should be able to start your virtual system in your profile page.
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I had a similar question on one of these PPT threads and Krissy said she can make custom sized mats. |
IMO, I wouldn't think it wise to chose one over another. The unit you're referring to is not well know yet and the PPT stuff isn't really meant to be a replacement, but more of an enhancement to your current components. Did I say that right? |
@michael_be,
Wow, what has this world come to, where we can rent audio products? |
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