I too have auditioned the Z-der Blocks (2 in series seems to work best) on my HTPC and was impressed with the clarity and speed of the music. It was such of an improvement that I had to shut down my DMX Audio Enhancer, it just wasn't necessary anymore and the music sounded more natural w/o it. A faulty GFIC outlet on my BPT conditioner kept me from trying these power enhancers thru out my system but this will shortly be rectified and I will have 1 of Robert's Z-der Blocks on the front of my BPT, my 2 Butler 3150 amps, my Sunfire Theater Grand 4 processor, and my 2 sources, that being the HTPC and my modded Music Hall CD-25. Only then will I get the full impact of these Z-der Blocks. But from what I've already experienced, I'm excited! Regards, Robin
Review: Ridge Street Audio Bloom Box AC Re-Clocking Device Power cord
Category: Cables
In the past couple months I lost the use of a wall Receptical which I have been using for my Thor TPA 30 watt Monoblocks.The big problem for me was that to reach another dedicated line,I would have to carry 6 more feet in length.Another concern I had was that I was very happy with my system's sound and was afraid of making a change for that reason.My options were 2 new longer cords or line conditioning with a six foot power cord. I had read many reviews and had considered line conditioners from companies such as Running Springs,Audio Magic and Shunyata.The only problem was the more I read reviews about these peices the more confused I got with varying results.
I decided that line conditioning was too much risk and figured I had had such good luck previous purchases from Ride Street Audio ( i/cs and sp. cables ) I should give Robert ( the owner ) a call and ask for his ideas.
Robert informed me that he had been working for some time on a Re-clocking device called the " Bloom Box " that he felt would not only work but would also flesh out more of my system's capablities with no sonic expense.
I must admit I was a little skeptical,but I trust his judgment so I ordered a 2 outlet unit which has 2 high quality Cryo treated Furutech recepticals and his "Z" circuit in a hand crafted Cedar box aprox 8"x 3"x3"with a hard wired 6' Poiema power cord with Furutech fittings at both wall and box end.A very nice looking unit I must say!
I placed the Bloom Box in and after aprox 5 hours burn in I decided to give it a listen and imediately I noticed more refinement and the midrange was much more tangible. I was amazed at how quiet and how much definition I gained through the midrange. I also noticed no negitive change in tone color and no negative change in bass definition or performance.I played my favorite music,Patricia Barber,Karen Allison,and Tierney Sutton. These are what my impressions were based on. The music on all these albums just floats in the air like never before.For many who, like me, are confused by line conditioning this could be and avenue they should consider. If you want more info ( and pictures ) you should contact Robert at Ridge Street Audio Designs....
Associated gear
Thor TPA 30 watt Monos-Thor T1000 linestage-Meridian 508/24 cd - Kharma 1.0 speakers.Vh Audio flavor4 p/cords ( monos )V/Dynamics David Series P/cord ( Digital ) Interconnects and sp.cable are Ridge Street Poiema series
In the past couple months I lost the use of a wall Receptical which I have been using for my Thor TPA 30 watt Monoblocks.The big problem for me was that to reach another dedicated line,I would have to carry 6 more feet in length.Another concern I had was that I was very happy with my system's sound and was afraid of making a change for that reason.My options were 2 new longer cords or line conditioning with a six foot power cord. I had read many reviews and had considered line conditioners from companies such as Running Springs,Audio Magic and Shunyata.The only problem was the more I read reviews about these peices the more confused I got with varying results.
I decided that line conditioning was too much risk and figured I had had such good luck previous purchases from Ride Street Audio ( i/cs and sp. cables ) I should give Robert ( the owner ) a call and ask for his ideas.
Robert informed me that he had been working for some time on a Re-clocking device called the " Bloom Box " that he felt would not only work but would also flesh out more of my system's capablities with no sonic expense.
I must admit I was a little skeptical,but I trust his judgment so I ordered a 2 outlet unit which has 2 high quality Cryo treated Furutech recepticals and his "Z" circuit in a hand crafted Cedar box aprox 8"x 3"x3"with a hard wired 6' Poiema power cord with Furutech fittings at both wall and box end.A very nice looking unit I must say!
I placed the Bloom Box in and after aprox 5 hours burn in I decided to give it a listen and imediately I noticed more refinement and the midrange was much more tangible. I was amazed at how quiet and how much definition I gained through the midrange. I also noticed no negitive change in tone color and no negative change in bass definition or performance.I played my favorite music,Patricia Barber,Karen Allison,and Tierney Sutton. These are what my impressions were based on. The music on all these albums just floats in the air like never before.For many who, like me, are confused by line conditioning this could be and avenue they should consider. If you want more info ( and pictures ) you should contact Robert at Ridge Street Audio Designs....
Associated gear
Thor TPA 30 watt Monos-Thor T1000 linestage-Meridian 508/24 cd - Kharma 1.0 speakers.Vh Audio flavor4 p/cords ( monos )V/Dynamics David Series P/cord ( Digital ) Interconnects and sp.cable are Ridge Street Poiema series