Re Sound Application. Does

Either/both : ) Just trying to get a feel for this "quiet" company, and the person. SOUND APPLICATION has had some very complimentary reviews-but I haven't seen any from TAS or Stereophile. I'm curious. It does seem his products are very pragmatic; as well as "green" - ie no fluff, gloss or 'added weight'-to show 'value'. Also truly "Audiophile" with impeccable build quality and fanatical attention to materials selection and design.

Thanks Dog. I'm glad you rate Jim as a perfectionist as it supports what I've heard. His units are advertized as not current limiting. How would you need/use 3 units in your system? Had you tried other conditioner? How did you come to decide to buy his unit? Thanks.

Thank you for the explanation. Sounds like an excellent approach. Since you mention the XF is the top model; have you tried swapping it with your phono/preamp 240s? I've (modestly) been touting the incredible virtues of having "adaquate" (read extreme) separation of power for digital and analog so am 100% with Jim and you on that. (I use an Equitech 2Q for my pre & power as one measure of isolating analog from digital.)

I'm not thinking temptation-merely making the best of what you have. It is simply that you may find the best sound trying the best unit with your front end and digital-particularly the digital source. SA units can easily handle you amp and sub. Do you use the digital and analog sides of the conditioner? I don't think you need dedicated lines with the firepower you have; I imagine your dynamics are excellent. Have you installed the regenerators after confirming their value by ear?

I'm all in favor of isolation.

Doggie, you're not correct...
O well who's perfect??

Thanks Sksos1. Are you a dealer? (I haven't seen dealer disclaimer before).

Nice to hear they sounded great.. Upgrades ?? Well, what do you expect if the are "custom" 24 carat gold, platinum and double rhodium plated wonders? $2000 may be a bargain.. ?
Joking aside; you mention great sound from his Reference. I recently tried his older ( "10" years old) 6 outlet unit and was very impressed at the benefit it gave my digital. I already have the best Equitech and MIT--but his unit was most interesting, surprising really. I did not expect any improvement whatsoever; but I was surprised.

Dogie- I think he's right...separate, separate, separate .. What do yoy think?

Dogie- I think he's right...separate, separate, separate .. What do you think?

Thanks Steve. Do you know how a reference would compare to say the Equitech 2Q or the better Shunyata units?
What is it that makes these units expensive- as I view $5000 as expensive. They weigh virtually noyhing

Can you compare the effects of a Sound Application REFERENCE
versus others you've tried.
I guess if there are no esoteric parts he must have a very
effective design. What do you think?