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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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lhasaguy ...

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I’ve made my opinions on the Gate perfectly clear here many times. The other PPT products seem to work in coordination with The Gate to really supercharge the system.

Once the SR Orange fuses were broken in, I pasted them with PPT’s Total Contact. A little degradation initially as usual, but I’m five days into it now, and all I can say is ... WOW ...!!!

The TC paste has to dry in order for it to perform at it’s best.

Frank
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uberwaltz ...

I understand your point completely. I've heard from other members via PMs that some of their tweaks degrade their system's sound after The Gate is installed. Some of the after-market plug-in devices seem to be the worst in this regard. Once the devices are removed, then The Gate can do its thing and the system becomes better overall than before. Tim told me the same thing relating to some of his customers. 

Frank
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^^^ LMAO! ^^^
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willgolf ...

Lucky you, indeed. However, I suspect that hard work and innovation had a lot more to do with your success than luck. :-)

The PPT products build on each other. Every step is an improvement. Once I had the Gate installed, and already having used the TC paste everywhere possible, I thought there was no more to wring from the system. Then along came the Stop-Its and the Omega Plus Mats.

I don’t have an overhead projector like you do, but I do have a rear-projection 73" Mitsubishi TV. I’ve pasted all contacts on the DVD player and the satellite box. I also pasted the connections for the projector bulb. I have the original E-mats under the DVD player and satellite box as well. To say that the picture was improved would be an understatement. And, as the other members will attest to ... I never overstate a position. :-)

Of all the PPT products, The Gate was the most effective. Second to The Gate would be the new Omega + E-Mats. I’m not discounting the TC paste here either. I’m kind of in a quandary at this point trying to decide what ranks where ... but The Gate is definitely number one.

As you know, there’s a 90-day return policy, so you might want to try everything out before you make a final decision. Give Krissy a call. She will be more than helpful and very willing to help you out.

Frank

PS: On the mats in the circuit breaker box. I have four mats, plus The Gate in my circuit breaker box at this point in time. I just stacked the mats up against the switches and gently closed the door. Amazing results.
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davea33 ...

I have a main panel and that's where I put The Gate. I also have a subpanel in the master bedroom closet. I managed to fit four E-Mats into the subpanel ... two original mats and two "plus" mats. The Gate in the main panel was a huge contributor to SQ. The mats were a nice improvement, but not as great as The Gate in the main panel. 

I can't answer your questions regarding the battery-powered generator due to lack of experience, but it sounds like a great place for a few Omega "Plus" Mats.  Maybe someone else with the experience can chime in here.

Take care ...

Frank
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michael_be ...

Have you installed your Gate yet? If not, Find a breaker switch that services your dryer or air conditioner and use that one. 

Frank
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  • "Since then, done even more. Those guys would be shocked to hear how much better it is now!"

Those who passed on the PPT products, especially The Gate, will never know what magic these items bring to an audio system. After all this time, I am still astounded by the sound quality I'm getting. In communicating with other A'goners all across the country who took the plunge, I know that they are getting the same results that Millercarbon and I am. 

As a side note: Before Tim passed, he sent me two power cords he had built. They were on loan for three weeks. I put one in the phono stage and one in the CD player. Like The Gate, they were transformative. This, despite the fact that the system already uses some well-respected, Synergistic Research PCs that sound great. I don't believe Tim's cords could have been produced to sell commercially. They were way too labor-intensive to build. The price would have had to be atmospheric in order to make any sense. 

Miller ... I wish you could have tried the PCs. You would have freaked. :-)

Frank
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  • "Looks like the company does not exist anymore?"
Correct.   
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  • I have a spare Gate that I am not using at the moment. I found one to be sufficient on the main panel along with the Omega emats. If anyone is interested, please PM me. 

^^^ Someone should jump on that one for sure. 
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