@fazee Make sure you do all the grounds in the the breaker box, also if you can follow the grounding wire to their rods, applying TC to the wire and clamp yields excellent results. Massive reduction in the noise floor.
New Tweak --- Its Fantastic
THE NEW TWEAK
Over the good part of this past year I’ve been beta testing a new tweak, the name of which is "Total Contact." Its a hi-bred graphene contact enhancer that is different from all other contact enhancers that have come and gone for one reason or another. I’m not new to these contact enhancers, having had quite a bit of experience with a product developed by the late Brian Kyle and his "Quick Silver" contact enhancer. The "Total Contact" is different ... a LOT different.
"Total Contact" is graphene based and is not a vibration control. It eliminates micro-arching between two contacts. Micro-arching, much like Micro-vibration smears the sound in our stereo systems. Its the type of distortion that we don’t know is there .... until we eliminate it. There is no break-in as we know it. The sound is improved right off the bat, but what you hear is only a smidgen of what’s to come.
I tested three generations of "TC," each of which was an improvement over the previous incarnation. The final mix was cryogenitically treated and made for a more effective, much smoother application. It comes in a large hypodermic needle type plunger containing 1.5 ml of product and includes a instructional DVD and an application brush.
The application should be applied with a very thin coat to all of your electrical connections .... from your cartridge pins to your power cords. I did my entire system, including the ends of my fuses.
Upon initial application, you will notice an improvement in clarity, correctness of tonal balance and a more overall organic sound. But ... that is just scratching the surface of what this magic paste does. As it cures, the improvements become more apparent. Much more!
There are two real break-through events that happen almost to the day with "Total Contact," one at four weeks and another at eight weeks . At four weeks, you’ll get a real jump in clarity and overall improvement. That’s only a taste though of what’s to come at eight weeks. At eight weeks your system’s focus will make a jump in SQ that is so real - its surreal.
After 40 years in the hobby, and a total tweak nut, I have never heard anything that does what this graphene paste does. The see-through clarity at eight weeks becomes simply amazing. The "paste" eventually cures into a kind of polymer plastic and it seems that the sound improves with each listening session. So, its important that you leave your contacts alone for the duration. If you’re the type of person that continually switches wires in and out, you’ll have to re paste until enough time has elapsed to get "the cure."
The only problem I had was with the first batch and that had to do with shorting out a tube pin in the line stage. Use the "TC" very sparingly on tube pins, if at all. I only had problems with the line stage tube pins. The Amp, CD Player and Phono Stage has had no tube pin problems at all.
Tim Mrock, one of our fellow A’goners, is the developer of the product. Its taken Tim 15 years and several patents to get it right. Tim has "pasted" every electrical contact he can find in his audio system, all of the switches in his circuit breaker box, every contact in his car ... and has used it in commercial applications such as hospital circuit breakers, surgical lights ... and other places where efficiency and long life of electrical components are deemed important.
This product is highly recommended to anyone who truly wants to get the most out of his/her audio systems. There’s enough product in each tube to do at least two audio systems as it just takes a very thin coat on each application to be effective. The last tube was enough to do my system twice and then a friend’s system this past weekend.
Frank
PS: There were a couple of other A’goner beta testers of this product as well. Hopefully, they will chime in here with their experiences for comparison. I "pasted" both of Steve Fleschler’s systems a few days ago, perhaps he will comment on his results too. We forgot to paste Steve’s power cords though, so there’s a lot more to be had from Steve’s two fantastic systems.
Frank
Over the good part of this past year I’ve been beta testing a new tweak, the name of which is "Total Contact." Its a hi-bred graphene contact enhancer that is different from all other contact enhancers that have come and gone for one reason or another. I’m not new to these contact enhancers, having had quite a bit of experience with a product developed by the late Brian Kyle and his "Quick Silver" contact enhancer. The "Total Contact" is different ... a LOT different.
"Total Contact" is graphene based and is not a vibration control. It eliminates micro-arching between two contacts. Micro-arching, much like Micro-vibration smears the sound in our stereo systems. Its the type of distortion that we don’t know is there .... until we eliminate it. There is no break-in as we know it. The sound is improved right off the bat, but what you hear is only a smidgen of what’s to come.
I tested three generations of "TC," each of which was an improvement over the previous incarnation. The final mix was cryogenitically treated and made for a more effective, much smoother application. It comes in a large hypodermic needle type plunger containing 1.5 ml of product and includes a instructional DVD and an application brush.
The application should be applied with a very thin coat to all of your electrical connections .... from your cartridge pins to your power cords. I did my entire system, including the ends of my fuses.
Upon initial application, you will notice an improvement in clarity, correctness of tonal balance and a more overall organic sound. But ... that is just scratching the surface of what this magic paste does. As it cures, the improvements become more apparent. Much more!
There are two real break-through events that happen almost to the day with "Total Contact," one at four weeks and another at eight weeks . At four weeks, you’ll get a real jump in clarity and overall improvement. That’s only a taste though of what’s to come at eight weeks. At eight weeks your system’s focus will make a jump in SQ that is so real - its surreal.
After 40 years in the hobby, and a total tweak nut, I have never heard anything that does what this graphene paste does. The see-through clarity at eight weeks becomes simply amazing. The "paste" eventually cures into a kind of polymer plastic and it seems that the sound improves with each listening session. So, its important that you leave your contacts alone for the duration. If you’re the type of person that continually switches wires in and out, you’ll have to re paste until enough time has elapsed to get "the cure."
The only problem I had was with the first batch and that had to do with shorting out a tube pin in the line stage. Use the "TC" very sparingly on tube pins, if at all. I only had problems with the line stage tube pins. The Amp, CD Player and Phono Stage has had no tube pin problems at all.
Tim Mrock, one of our fellow A’goners, is the developer of the product. Its taken Tim 15 years and several patents to get it right. Tim has "pasted" every electrical contact he can find in his audio system, all of the switches in his circuit breaker box, every contact in his car ... and has used it in commercial applications such as hospital circuit breakers, surgical lights ... and other places where efficiency and long life of electrical components are deemed important.
This product is highly recommended to anyone who truly wants to get the most out of his/her audio systems. There’s enough product in each tube to do at least two audio systems as it just takes a very thin coat on each application to be effective. The last tube was enough to do my system twice and then a friend’s system this past weekend.
Frank
PS: There were a couple of other A’goner beta testers of this product as well. Hopefully, they will chime in here with their experiences for comparison. I "pasted" both of Steve Fleschler’s systems a few days ago, perhaps he will comment on his results too. We forgot to paste Steve’s power cords though, so there’s a lot more to be had from Steve’s two fantastic systems.
Frank
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Note that for every 10 bottles of this stuff, $3000 goes somewhere, with a forum based promotional campaign unique to only a few products I know of: SR fuses, both black and blue (and maybe one other red version can be included), and this Magic Goo campaign. Nearly identical hyperbole utilized in each case, specifics of pricing included, and a host of clearly insecure supporters who bristle at being criticized for any aspect of this hype-athon, and keep a threat to "report you to Audiogon" on the table if you dare question their claims in a manner they don't approve of. If this tweak works to any degree close to what has been claimed, that's fine, and the market will eventually decide whether to support it…but a pattern has been established that I feel sullies the entire critical process if not the spirit of this forum, and casts doubt on the motivation of many overenthusiastic promotors, early beta testers, and unhinged husbands actively praising a simple contact enhancer…that costs 300 bucks. Note that a 25ML little bottle of Deoxit "Power Booster" claiming similar sonic results costs around 20 bucks. I do know THAT stuff works. |
Frank and brigoul, I used it only on the onside of my USB A&B connections. That along with the speaker cables were the first connections that I treated in my office system and found that to make a significant reduction in the digital glare/hardness I was hearing. My hands are not that steady to go inside. good luck. rc |
I just painted the teeny tiny pins of my LG HDTV and LG Blu Ray player. I first used a toothpick but I kind of doubt that does a thorough job. What I did next was use the brush applicator and that worked fine, no biggie. I used a cotton swab to remove any graphene from the metal ring surrounding the connectors, there was a teeny tiny amount visible on the cotton swab. I’m watch The Martian as we speak. No problemo. |
Wolfie sez ...
How many years did it take for you to make the decision to try Deoxit "Power Booster?" They must have really rejoiced down there at the Olde Deoxit Factory. Frank |
^^^ I have no problem with legitimate criticism. What I have a problem with is the constant undermining of an excellent audio enhancement that has taken place in this thread. A perfect example is the comparison by those who have no idea of what they are talking about when it comes to Total Contact with products like Deoxit and other terminal cleaners. Apple and Oranges guyz ... apples and oranges. Two different products with two different purposes and outcomes. Frank |
It depends, mapman ... If I had never heard a Bose Wave radio and I gave it a bad review based upon nothing, how much credibility would I have? I’d say about the same amount of credibility as those few, like yourself, who continue coming into this thread knocking Constant Contact without ever trying it .... and that is no credibility at all. If you really want to convince others that a product is truly great without trying it yourself, you’re going to need much more than a class where sales 101 is taught. In fact, you’re most likely to end up in a jail cell with Bernie Madoff for representing the world of the con man. Your explanation does nothing to assure me that you know what you’re talking about. You haven’t tried the product or even seen the product. However, we do have some very positive reviews coming in by other members at this point in time. Have you not been paying attention? Frank |
So, If i apply a polymer to some of the contacts in my system, i'll hear improved clarity, balance and focus that continues to improve over the span of 8 weeks? Have there been any reviews posted by known and respected names in the audiophile industry? I'd love to hear their opinion on this product! |
Deoxit has a proven track record and basically claims to do exactly what Magic Goo does, albeit at much lower cost with instant results (I have no idea how long I've been using it as the pesky stuff lasts forever). That is the definition of "apples to apples" except it’s not a fair comparison as one item is expensive esoterica promoted with hyperbole and exaggeration, and the other is a successful and well regarded established product. Maybe "apples to other apples" is a more apt way to put it. I hope the Deoxit dudes put the term "micro-arching remedy" on their little cans someplace as that would be pretty funny. Maybe the goo will catch on, but more likely at its current cost it will be regarded as too expensive, messy, and unnecessarily gooey, and wind up in a dusty pile with unsold "special" fuses, ebony hockey pucks, and aluminum ju ju bees. I personally think micro-arching adds depth and character to the little signals wandering through my rig…plus that comforting sputter and flash of the tentative connection. |
oregonpapa I’d say about the same amount of credibility as those few, like yourself, who continue coming into this thread knocking Constant Contact without ever trying it .... and that is no credibility at all. Constant Contact? Freudian Slip alert! Has someone been drinking a little too much...Constant Comment? ☕️ 😬 |
aolmrd ... ^^^ Thanks for your comments and welcome to this thread. 1. I do have a reason for promoting TC. It works as advertised. Like the fuse threads, my original intent was to simply share a terrific product with my fellow audio hobbyists and enthusiasts. After my initial post in this thread, a few (the usual bunch) started to denigrate the product even though they had no experience with it. By this time, Tim Mrock (the producer) and I became friends. What you are picking up on is my defense of Tim's product, and personal attacks upon Tim and me, in the face of these few naysayers and extremely destructive people. Self defense is still a legitimate function in my estimation. 2. Glad you've picked up on the humor contained in this thread. There are a lot of very talented people who post on A'gon, that's for sure. Frank |
For a long time I bought green coffee beans from Sweet Maria’s, roasted my own using a varistor so as to control the applied voltage during the various stages of roast. These days I just buy whatever is on sale at Target and say, the hell with it. Every once in a while I get great deals on fresh Kenya AA on eBay. |
^^^ Home roasting is a bit of a hassle. Joe Behmor came up with his version of a home roasting machine that enables you to roast indoors because it has a very effective smoke filter. This little drum roaster really takes most of the hassle out of home roasting. https://www.sweetmarias.com/product/behmor-1600-plus Its hard for me to drink anything other than my home roast Coffees. Guatemalan are my favorites. Excellent brightness with overtones of chocolate, caramel and nutmeg. Yum ... It makes what they serve at Starbucks an absolute crime of the century. Oh, and speaking of Target, do you like wine? Target is selling a variety of wines under the "California Roots" label. I’ve been buying the Red Blend, which I consider the best of the lot. Its only 5 bucks a bottle ... and drinks like any $20 bottle I’ve ever tried. Buy six at a time and get a 10% discount. They even include a very nice six-pack carry home case when you buy six. You know you have discerning tastes when you're touting five-buck wines. *lol* Frank |
If it sounds too good to be true . . .yada yada. A simple suggestion—raffle off 6-10 of this product to members of this board who are interested in giving it a try. Their only obligation iwould be to post a review of the product within a few weeks. If the reviews are anywhere near as positive as the above post, I’m sure there be thousands of members of this board who would be delighted to pony up $299 for this alleged dramatic upgrade. What has he got to lose? |
TC Update, I finally completed treating all power cables and thier accompanying power supply cables to the DNM preamp and power amps, in my main system, this evening. The improvement in the size of the sound stage and musical detail are substantial. It seems as if the notes seem to play with more follow through and drive as the noise floor drops. The instruments are more life like and more organic. This makes the music much easier to enjoy for hours at a time. This latest layer of improvement was quite a surprise since the powerstrip and power conditioner had already been treated. However, as my dealer/friend once told me “corrupt power corrupts absolutely” So far I have not heard any drawbacks in my office and main systems from the treatments. I will complete the interconnects as time, energy and musical enjoyment allows. They are a little more challenging since they are 5 pin din connectors. Amazing stuff. rc |
I had a delightful evening last night. I took my syringe of Total Contact to my Mother's apartment. As some Audiogoner's know she is a 94 year old serious audiophile. She is classified legally blind due to macular degeneration with no vision in one eye and 20/100 corrected in the other eye. One of my goals is to ensure each day my Mother has the best possible music listening, audio book listening, and movie watching experience. Sometimes I am slow to realize what will improve the situation. She can no longer read the Big Print editions of books even with a magnifying glass. The size of TV screens are similar to the size of book print. Ah Ha. Out with the 35 inch TV and in with a 55 inch LG brand OLED TV. I overcame the fear that the TV was 'too big" for the apartment. This TV and the Sony OLED TV have the best picture that current technology offers. Amazon delivered the TV (great service) and all I had to do was hook up the cable connection and Big Detailed Picture Appeared. Mother was happy. A part of her life was restored. So last night we are watching and listening to the Olympics. I then put Total Contact on the cable connection at the wall and TV, and also on the TV power cord. Turned the TV back on. Immediately the picture to me had an obvious increase in quality. More clarity , more vivid colors, more depth. When first turned back on it was the Toyota ad that had been repeating multiple times while we had been watching. I then realized my Mother was slowly but surely spelling T- O-Y-O-T-A as she looked at the screen. "I can see it David ! " She told me . She could not make out the same letters a few minutes earlier watching the same ad. How much was that experience worth? To me at least, $300.00 for the Total Contact was a bargain. David Pritchard |
From what I've read the TV has to be turned off for a long period of time, say 24-48 hours, to eliminate image burn in/retention. The longer, the better. For other, minor settings, a few hours or less will suffice. But turning it off to apply some TC and turning it back on to see the results should not incur any major results from recalibration. I have an LG OLED TV and am fairly fanatical when it come to picture quality and followed it's performance and noticed no discernible increase in picture quality, aside from the first two weeks (very minor but welcome pace) until I got a Cullen Cable Power Strip( (months after purchase), which replaced a Blue Circle Thingee and with it's hard wired PC (no IEC inlet) and gator grip Pass & Seymour receptacles the picture quality went a big step up. This leads me to believe what David says, as he's been consistently careful in his tweaks and that his experiences closely mirror mine. All the best, Nonoise |
The OLED is three weeks old and so has been through over twenty on - off cycles. The TV was left on when I disconnected the Cable connection and treated the input signal cable with Total Contact. Mother and I noticed the stated improvement with the TV still on, but signal restored. Only then did I power down the TV and treat the LG's hard wired power cord. A further improvement in picture quality was seen. When the TV was originally delivered, the signal cable connections were cleaned with isopropol alcohol. When commercials came on, she took great delight in spelling some of the advertisers logos. She is very happy today. I am very greatful David Pritchard |
David ... The relationship between you and your Mom is delightful. She's very lucky to have you, and you her. For those reading this who have elderly parents, let David Pritchard be your guiding light. Your elderly parents want the greatest gift in the world ... your face to face time. A phone call every two weeks just won't cut it. Face to face guyz, face to face. David, your experience with your Mom's TV parallels mine to a "T." After pasting with TC, I was rewarded with better definition in the picture, better colors and better blacks. Quite amazing really. Frank |
David, my 86 year old mother lives with our family too and went totally blind just three years ago but she still loves to listen to to tv programming. She also has hearing aids and thus needs the clearest sound possible so I will be treating the tv in her room tomorrow. She he has been a blessing to us. Keep up the good work, rc |
