Perfect Path Tecnologies ‘The Gate’


Having been a music lover and audio enthusiast for more decades than I care to admit to I’ve had the privilege of owning some tremendous components over those years and thought I had attained a level of musical enjoyment that would be difficult to improve upon without spending more money than I could afford. Then along came The Gate to turn my audio conceptions on end. 

While I was quite skeptical of all of the positive proclamations regarding the Perfect Path mats, cards and contact enhancer ( how could they possibly bring about such sonic improvements?) I took the plunge and purchased a nano bundle to see what the hubbub was all about. Much to my surprise they not only brought about improvements to my systems’ ability to recreate a more musical sound but did so in spades. 

When Tim of Perfect Path Technologies asked if I wanted to try his new product, The Gate, I jumped at the chance thinking it would be a nice addition to what the other products provided. I wasn’t prepared for the quantum leap The Gate brought to my music listening pleasure. As much as the other products brought about a much lower noise floor, greater detail and delicacy, improved dynamics, richer tone and more realism The Gate does so in magnitudes difficult to describe. The best way I can describe its affect is unreal purity leading the most realistic musical sound I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.....outside of a live performance obviously. It has me listening to all of my CD’s as if for the first time again.

I have no idea how The Gate actually works or what it does I just know it’s the most dramatic tweak to my system I’ve ever experienced and I wouldn’t think of being without it. As to how it’s implemented, it’s installed in the electrical panel with one lead connected to the common buss and the other to a breaker ( preferably 220). Hope I got the terminology correct.....I’m far from being an electrician!

At $4,999.00 it’s not cheap but worth every penny to me as I’ve spent more on components with less sonic improvement. 

Lastly, I realize some will scoff at something they can’t understand and I get not understanding it as I don’t, but I would hope people could keep their skepticism healthy and civil. I am not here to promote or sell, nor do I have any affiliation with PPT. I am only sharing something that I’ve found to be transforming in my system. Sorry for the lengthy introduction.
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Showing 23 responses by uberwaltz

I am not sure anybody took any issue with Noromance posts here?

Actually they should be commended for at least taking the time and effort to research further instead of just mindless babble.

A question for PPT...is their any component inside that is subject to failure with a surge or a lightening strike?
 That is actually an excellent question.

Hopefully Tim will chime in with an answer.
Holy Moly!.

I truly am gobsmacked that fsonicsmith would have the nerve to post such a load of bilge with ZERO evidence.

I can personally vouch for Tim being one of the most standup HONEST human being I have ever dealt with. And Tim knows exactly what i mean by that .

Bordering on slander and if not then certainly insanity!


Probably best if you broach that subject with Tim directly GK don't you think...…..


On another aspect is it just me or?
I do not see the Stop Its listed on the website?
Walk tall and be proud Krissy.
Tim will be missed by many, even those who did not know him well.
What’s next, you need a licensed electrician to supervise changing a fuse? I removed the magnetic steel panel door of my circuit breaker box. Was that wrong of me? Am I in deep kim chi with the Law? Will there be some serious jail time involved?





Off with that mans head!
Mrs.PPT.

Thank you, Tim was always such a good sport and a great laugh was had by all whenever we talked.
Glad he enjoyed my off beat humour!
Please know we all are here for you at any time.

Jay23.
Maybe it's time to just give it a rest?
I tried to call the company to get more information about this product, but every time I called, Joel Epstein answered.

What the heck is that supposed to mean?
There are most definitely some pretty callous types around this neck of the woods!
Must have hit a nerve or two ... LMFAO.

Pretty pathetic when people resort to flagging posts that contain nothing but the truth and do NOT violate any forum rules.

Have at it children......
Frank posted very recently that Tim has passed away.
This seems to have been overlooked by everyone?
Come again?
Numerous posts to that effect in this very thread AND......
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/rest-in-peace-tim-mrock

Atdavid.
I don't know you and tbh do not care to.
Obviously you are free to post as you see fit as long as it follows forum rules but....

Maybe a little more respect for the recently departed would aid your credibility?

Just saying......
Actually Miller,  Frank made that statement not atdavid.

But I get the sentiment.

Methinks someone needs a hug........
There is a reference to it on this page by myself maybe 12 posts up or thereabouts.
Tbh I have not kept track but it had been mentioned previously I am fairly sure.
But regardless yes it is sad and unfair at such a stage in his life.
Does all this talk have anything to do with the GATE?!! Poor Krissy
Absolutely nothing from what I can tell.
And my sentiments exactly.....
Go ahead, Uber, talk about the Gate. Nobody’s stopping you
What more needs to be said GK?
I fail to see what interest it is to yourself as by your own admittance you are "off the grid".

But regardless I am pretty sure those of us who own one have already said their piece here and elsewhere already.

My comment was more aimed at the general populance who may find it refreshing to actually discuss the subject matter rather than mindless bickering.

Maybe they should rename the misc audio section to something more appropriate for the present climate on majority of threads that appear in it.
Really GK?
That the best you got today?
😂😂😂😂

Welcome to the all new " Miscreants Anonymous"!
Frank.
I do not disagree on the Gate working well and in conjunction with other PPT products at all.
I have mats, cards and tc paste as well.
It was just the additional non PPT power conditioning that appeared to have a slight smearing of details compared to just the Gate.

I have no idea just how it works and do not care.

And if any smarmy pants think it is an overpriced piece I have just one comment.
Go and design your own and bring it to market AND offer a 90 day return policy .
Less talk and more walk......
Even I find that pretty callous lalitk.

I am sure Krissy is having a hard enough time of it without you belittling her sweet and appreciated comments!


Lalitk.
My apologies indeed.

After reading again, yes I can see how you intended it to come across.

GK can confuse the issue on any thread.

Hard to get this thread back on track which is The Gate.

All I can say is you would have to pry mine from my cold dead fingers before I gave it up from my system.

I have NO other power conditioning of any kind bar the Gate now.
And the noise floor is LOW......
Nothing turning on like the ac or fridge makes the slightest blip in the music.
And it certainly used to until I purchased an Equicore 1800 which fixed those issues.
However once I installed the Gate I felt the Equicore was now having a slight negative impact so I removed it and have flown with just the Gate ever since.
But will mommy let you out of her basement yet GK?
Inquiring minds need to know!