Pierre,
I just wanted to give you an update since I've pretty much done everything I can do (except power cord to preamp and amp) with your cones, interconnects, power strip, and power cord.
Existing conditions as follows:
1) 2" brass cones under speakers, amp, preamp, CD player, AV receiver, DVD player, and sub woofer.
2) Excalibur MK II Plus interconnects between amp / preamp and CD player / preamp.
3) 20 LF speaker wire with jumper wires on ML SL3's.
4) All audio system gear plugged into MK II Plus power strip.
5) MK II Plus power cord between CD player and power strip. See comment below.
6) CD's treated with Micro Smooth, Optrix, and Iconoclast.
So what does it all sound like regarding before and after? Do not have the words to describe other than a doubling or tripling (maybe more) of the overall dynamics, definition, transparency, sound stage size, imaging, and every other sonic parameter not mentioned above.
Every change was totally audible but I believe this is a case where the total improvement (sum) is greater than the individual parts. I assume it's the synergy of all your hardware working together but only you can tell me that.
I listened to the Mercury Living Presence Series disc of Byron Janis playing piano on various Listz pieces last night. No words to describe the beauty and emotion conveyed not to mention the outstanding recording job done by Bob and Wilma Cozart Fine some 40 years ago. I could go on and on but suffice to say that all my music has taken a huge step to the artists "being there" in my room.
One question regarding your power cord, which was the last item I installed two weeks ago. The difference was massive regarding sound stage expansion, imaging and mid bass / bass definition. Will your power cord between the preamp / power strip and amp / power strip yield similar results?
I am a total believer in all your products. They do what you say they will do and much more not to mention the cost / benefit ratio which, in my opinion, is absolutely phenomenal.
Best regards,
Gordon
You were right in your comment that this cord offers at least 80% of the performance of your Omega Mikro power cords. I put it in my system today on my Audio Research VT 100 MkIII, and it took less than an hour of listening to hear how good it is. It blows away my $300.00 Kimber and Essence cords. I highly recommend this cord!
ROY LOCKE
