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RE: Mikeeo's system - Mikeeo - 12-Oct-2014 (12-Oct-2014, 10:18)Rufus McDufus Wrote: I've beta-tested the cables and had each in my system for some time. The previous generation one was brilliant but I found lost a little top-end when run in fully. The new one seems to enhance top end detail but also preserve that state over time.I am just about to order a set for my monos. Yes I did not yet tested them and I am buying in blind but with comfort in what has been said at this forum, you win some and you lose some but statistics point for a positive result. BUT I have extensive experience from using Oyaide 004's. Best plug I had (did not test their top plug but price is even more ridiculous than the 004) in my system. It really cleans up the sound whatever cable used imho, cleaning without leaning towards any frequency or getting bright/analytical, just like cleaning a window or something like that. Try for your selfs even if it comes at an expense. So what Rufus says above about the latest version of the Petite probable is an effect of the 004's. /Mike RE: Mikeeo's system - PhilP - 12-Oct-2014 (12-Oct-2014, 10:18)Rufus McDufus Wrote: I've beta-tested the cables and had each in my system for some time. The previous generation one was brilliant but I found lost a little top-end when run in fully. The new one seems to enhance top end detail but also preserve that state over time. That's interesting and encouraging, thanks! I must admit to being a power cable sceptic but my friendly dealer suggested that I should try a Music Works Revive Lite (furutech rhodium plug) and I was very surprised by the results. They really brought out additional detail in the top end and tightened up the bass. There are some downsides to this - particularly that tape hiss on old recordings is now more obvious and intrusive on all sources and there is now more brashness/harshness when using my NDX as a source, though iMac/iTunes sounds fine. So I'm interested in trying some other cables and the P. Sablon seems like an obvious one to try. My system tends towards sounding lean so I'm really looking for a cable that adds more body to the sound. @Mikeeo. Interesting that you're so positive about Oyaide - a friend of mine loves their interconnects but their products are not so easy to buy in the UK which is a bit strange. RE: Mikeeo's system - Mikeeo - 12-Oct-2014 (12-Oct-2014, 13:06)PhilP Wrote:I am positive about their mains plugs and I also use their silver BNC and SRBN loudspeaker bananas with perfect results. Otherwise I have WBT silver or Silver Bullets and Furutech loudspeaker forks.(12-Oct-2014, 10:18)Rufus McDufus Wrote: I've beta-tested the cables and had each in my system for some time. The previous generation one was brilliant but I found lost a little top-end when run in fully. The new one seems to enhance top end detail but also preserve that state over time. I've tried many sorts of plugs and cables in the past (before Devialet). Otherwise I am not to fond of Oyaide and their cables. For sure plugs inject their own signature so it will probable vary from the cables and systems. /Mike RE: Mikeeo's system - Mikeeo - 28-Oct-2014 Update! System complete (as for now )! *Naim Uniti Serve with Teddy Pardo psu, VHaudio 75 ohm silver with Oyaide silver BNC and WBT Nextgen silver, Supra Cat7 network cable, Telwire HC power cord. *Dr. Feickert Woodpecker with inertiaplatter and Teddy Pardo psu, Jelco 12", Benz LPS, Furutech AG12 phono cable, Acrolink 4030 III with Oyaide 004 power cord. *Devialet 400, linked by VHaudio 75 ohm silver and Silver Bullets RCA-RCA, Petit Coronas (Oyaide 004 version) power cords. *Monitor Audio PL100, home brewed AWG 10 copper with Oyaide bananas Rhodium/Furutech forks Rhodium. *Lampizator mains filter hooked up with JPS Kaptovator to a Furutech Rhodium wall receptacle. *Dedicated Audience Conductor mains cable (screen floated at the receptacle end) and Klangmodule 3G spur (16A). *Oppo 103D (has its own, together with TV, wall receptacle). * Tailor made hifi table in oak, marble and granite platforms. On the quest list: Loudspeakers and tonearm. /Mike RE: Mikeeo's system - Kunter - 28-Oct-2014 Very nice indeed... On a side note, due to high metallic content, granite did not help but hurt the sound a little bit when I used it years ago. And, Devialet likes to be on softer foots which absorb vibration a little... You may want to experiment there... You might be listening to a harsher sound than it really is... Easy tweak is just place the foam cover that Devialets come in, and place the amps on them directly to see if you like the dampening and separation from the granite... Similar test is to try 3 Vibrapod's (number 3 or 4) per Devialet if you can find them easily. You should hear changes in tonality towards warmer side (more natural in this case) and a snap in in focus and soundstage. Please take this as my 5 cents... Cheers Kunter RE: Mikeeo's system - Mikeeo - 28-Oct-2014 (28-Oct-2014, 13:16)Kunter Wrote: Very nice indeed... Thanks Kunter, In my previous home I had them on these granite slates but on carbon fibre feet, now I am fine tuning as you kindly suggests. Definitely will try your recommendations. As you point out the sonic signature is a bit top lighted but I though it was a matter of room tuning ie acoustic treatment. Never tried vibrapods but looking forward to try. Cheers/Mike RE: Mikeeo's system - Petter - 28-Oct-2014 i actually adopted some feet from my Naim days ,and found out that the Tema Isolators did the trick,use them under all components They are quite soft and in different weight classes ,felt that they did changes in tonality towards warmer side in my system,as i felt was little hard and harsh in the beginning RE: Mikeeo's system - Mikeeo - 29-Oct-2014 Kunter, Did you try the Vibrapod cones as well and are there advantages to be had from using either of the pods? /Mike RE: Mikeeo's system - Kunter - 29-Oct-2014 (29-Oct-2014, 02:27)Mikeeo Wrote: Kunter, I did in the past and too long ago now to remember... I use vibrapods when I visit my dealer and would like to listen to some new gear with Devialet. If Devialet is on a hard floor, I don't like the signature so I simply throw in the vibrapods... In my setup, I have a Finite Elemente Master rack with vibration sucking resonators, and recently added Stabilian feet with a good effect. I would try Vibrapod first, or even the package foam (which is free) to see if you like the effect. Cheers. RE: Mikeeo's system - Mikeeo - 02-Nov-2014 (29-Oct-2014, 09:53)Kunter Wrote:(29-Oct-2014, 02:27)Mikeeo Wrote: Kunter, A big batch of Vibrapods and cones on its way to me so next week will be fun (I hope). I've used granite slabs since the 90's as this brought my Micromega digital setup to the right level in terms of just sharpen the hole sound signature and dynamics. From then I just sticked to them with all Naim CD players that I had including other digital gear. In between I tried all kinds of slabs, cones etc. but always went back to granite slabs. The only little positive effect I had was from carbon fiber cones (with the slabs). Will report back as testing proceeds/Mike |