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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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@noromance ,

I didn't understand why some took issue with your posts above. I understood exactly what you were saying. I'm glad you have the knowledge/understanding/willingness to do the research you described above and look forward to what you discover.

In my system, I think clean power is a top consideration. It continues to amaze me the sonic benefits from the products I own and use.

Regarding The Gate, in terms of value, if it performs as others have said, IMO, it's a great value in that it will provide sonic benefits over and above what most have experienced with their components. 

For the money conscious, it would be a hard pill to swallow if one discovered after buying The Gate, at a later date, that one could have accomplished the same or similar sonic upgrade for 1/10th of the cost.

A question for PPT...is their any component inside that is subject to failure with a surge or a lightening strike?
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I meant to write: I thought @ozzy  had a great question as well. I'd like to hear what PPT says about that?
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To Perfect Path Technologies,

My earlier question went unanswered. As a potential customer, I’d like to know if The Gate has any internal components that are subject to failure in thunderstorms or surges? If so, what would be the average cost to repair? Also, would it be wise to install a whole house surge protector?
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Thanks @folkfreak ,

I've had several similar experiences when introducing new products into my system that mandated raising/lowering speaker plane.

Your statement that said:The Gate will be more/less impactful dependent upon the current state of one's system,( IS ) and should be taken to heart to those of us without The Gate,  going forward.

I have previously read your grounding solutions topic.

Thank you so much!
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@gcdrum ,

IMO, I’d keep the Hyrda, unless you need the funds for The Gate.
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@folkfreak ,

Personally, I’m glad you chimed in. Your system is one we all should be in awe of. Given that...I’m wondering since you now have The Gate, and apparently like it......how would you classify it in the following terms:

(1) How much improvement to your current system did The Gate provide in %? (This would be based upon all of your system history).
(2) In terms of any one component, how does The Gate rank in the positive (moving forward) aspect of your system?
(3) Was there any area of SQ that suffered?
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