@spiritofradio,
James, I haven’t tried all combinations yet but there are benefits to be had by experimenting.
I tried my Hydra 8 into the Puritan and no improvement on the meter and SQ suffered. Haven’t tried reversing this yet.
My wallwart power supplies are now in the digital outlets on the Hydra 8, on it’s own outlet. Sounds better plus dropped the mV on my meter by 10. Hence I put the wallwart from my Synergistic FEQ into my Hydra 4 (which is daisy-chained to my V-Ray) on the other dedicated line.
I experimented moving my AddPower pluggins, and they are now on separate outlets instead of parallel. One on each dedicated line. These devices make a big improvement in my system.
When Is first installed the Hydra 8 and V- Ray, the reading on my meter was around 260 mV. When I substituted the Puritan for the Hydra 8, the reading was 112mV. The Puritan feeds my front end only.
Last evening, I was getting readings as low as 54mV. It was the same this morning until businesses started up again. This is proof that listening at night does sound better. Last night, everything was sounding so real, so great!
Everyone's power situation is different. These are my results. |
Bush "Sixteen Stone"
Interscope Records/Germany
1994/95 |
Having the meter isn’t necessary but very nice tool to actually see what one is hearing and more proof to the naysayers.
I'm also using two Akiko Audio Triple AC Enhancers. One on a separate outlet and one into the Hydra 8, all on the dedicated line for the front end.
I actually have most of these for sale but have decided to keep all but the Hydra 6. |
Mudcrutch "2"
..."I can’t help you do
the right thing wrong".... |
Donovan "Wear Your Love Like Heaven"
Sundazed/mono |
The Remains "Live 1969"
Sundazed |
The Mountain Goats "In League With Dragons" |
Well, all the above wouldn’t have been possible without the Noteworthy Audio ICs.
They don’t have a characteristic sound. They just let the music flow.
I made smart decisions buying my components. Synergy was key.
The Noteworthy Audio ICs, let my components thrive! Isn’t that what cables should do?
Not add to the music..... not contribute to what you thought the components you bought were suppose to bring to your enjoyment?
No, this is what cables should do,...link your well thought out components and let them sing.
I can think of no higher complement. |
PJ Harvey "Stories of From ty City, Stories From the Sea" |
George Harrison "All Things Must Pass"
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Puttin' on side two of thy Doobies
Where's everyone? |
Doobie Brothers "What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits"
Saw them during this tour.... At Cameron Indoor stadium |
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Love anything associated with Son Kil Moon |
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Thanks Eric. I keep hoping I'll pick up an album with your name as a player on it. Don't know if you were ever recorded? I really enjoyed Chocolate Watch Band album! |
Thanks Brian, I need to look into that Richard Thompson for sure. |
That's a nice amp Joel! Look forward to hearing your thoughts on it. |
Thanks Jim. I get a lot of enjoyment from trying to be diverse these days.
Luna "Penthouse" |
Back from the record show. Here's my catch.......
Moby Grape "S/T" pp/with banned cover.
Steve Miller Band "Rock Love" pp
Canned Heat "Boogie With........" pp
Linkin Park "Reanimation" RSD
Ozark Mountain Daredevils "S/T" pp
The Outlaws "S/T" pp
Odetta "At Carnegie Hall" pp
Ian & Silvia "The Best Of" pp
George Harrison "Somewhere in England pp
Linda Ronstadt "Something New" pp
Bobby Gentry "Fancy" pp
The Ides of March "Common Bond" pp/WLP
Savoy Brown "A Step Further" pp
Glen Campbell "Wichita Lineman" pp |
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@flennon,
One thing I like about "open tank" US cleaners is the ability to clean the tank cavity. Over time my Audio Desk grew mold that was very difficult to clean out. Impossible to get all.
I don't think the Vibrato is being made anymore. |
Arrived this week so far:
Alice Cooper "School's Out" Friday Music
Isaac Hayes "Black Moses" 2016 Craft Recordings
John Lee Hooker "The Country Blues of..." 2019 Craft Recordings
Big Star "#1 Record" 2019 Craft Recordings
Tom Fogerty "Excaliber" 2018 Craft Recordings
RSD:
Tom Petty "Angel Dream"
Elton John "Regimental Sgt. Zippo"
Robert Palmer "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley"
Stillwater "Demos"
The Who "Face Dances" |
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@tomic601 ,
Just don't waist your money on Joan sings Dylan. |
Warming up with,
The Remains "Live 1969"
Sundazed |
Donovan "Wear Your Love Like Heaven"
Sundazed/mono
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The Youngbloods "Earth Music"
Sundazed/mono |
Bill Callahan "Apocalypse" |
Tom Fogerty "Excaliber"
Craft Recordings/2018
"cut from the original analog masters"
This one's been on my radar since I saw it offered by Intervention Records/Kevin Grey.
The Craft is over $10.00 cheaper. Maybe a lesser quality vinyl/pressing plant. We'll see...... |
Big Star "#1 Record"
Craft Recordings/2019
from the original tapes/all analog mastering
My other copy is a Four Men With Beards which Fremer says are from digital sources. I always thought it sounded thin/stident
Oh yeah! This copy sounds great.
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Another arrival...
Camel "Mirage"
1974/Deram/pp/EU |
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Leonard Cohen "Songs From a Room"
Sundazed
oops..needs steaming.... |
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Brian,
My Joni box of her first 4 studio lps has finally shipped. |
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Tom Fogerty sounded really good. The vinyl wasn't as shiny black and without scuff marks as all of my Intervention Records lps are. I believe I can coax 5% more SQ out of this Craft pressing with a slow steam and another trip through the Vibrato.
Enjoyable album! |
The Built For Spill "Live" lp is highly recommend. Side two IS The best cover of Cortez The Killer.....ever! |
PJ Harvey "Stories of the City, Stories of the Sea"
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They are? From her ongoing archives. Assuming these are from her personal tapes......like Neil Young. |
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Hey @waltersalas
How's the Frog sounding? |
@waltersalas ,
I was looking at your system page.....are the Tekton your new speaker? |
Duke Ellington "Masterworks"
AP/45rpm
Sides 3 & 4./ replacement copy |
Sounds relaxing Tom. Have a fun and safe week! |
Leonard Cohen "Songs From a Room"
Sundazed |
