Hello Audiocircle Members!
I am kicking off the release of ZenWave modified SurgeX power distribution systems with a tour of the SurgeX SX1120 along with ZenWave PL power cables. Here's what's included in the tour:
- ZenWave Modified SurgeX SX 1120 with Furutech GTX(R) receptacles and FI-33(R) IEC Inlet. This SurgeX also features all the standard mods including new/upgraded caps, upgraded internal wiring and connectors.
- ZenWave PL11 Power Cable with 20 amp IEC to go from the wall to the SurgeX
- ZenWave PL11 Power Cable with Furutech FI-50 AC plug and IEC plug. This cable can be used on anything, including amplifiers.
- ZenWave PL14 Power Cable with Neotech UPOCC copper plugs. This cable can be used on any source or preamp and can be compared to the cable with Furutech FI-50 plugs on sources or preamps so you can hear the differences the FI-50 AC plugs make. The gauge of the cable does not make an audible difference on anything but amplifiers.
The tour is open to all AC members, if you have under 100 posts or are here for less than a couple years I may ask for a fully refundable paypal deposit. If you have a lot of posts and have been here for a long time no deposit will be required. This will operate like a standard tour: you will have a week, 2 at the most, to try out the gear in your system, then you will ship to the next person in the tour at your expense. Shipping to the next person will be the only financial obligation, the box will be about 20 lbs and will need to be insured for $3500, which is less than the contents are worth but will cost a bit less than paying for full insurance. Then, it would be great if you can post your impression of the SurgeX and PL power cables in this thread.
This thread is also a great place to post your impressions if you currently own or demo'd the SurgeX or PL power cables in the past.
Here's what you can expect: The SurgeX will isolate your system from surges originating both inside and outside your home, most surges come from inside the home due to electric motors being switched on and off. Lightning within several miles of your home also cause surges. If you have whole-house surge protection the SurgeX is still a good idea to isolate your equipment from surges inside your home, as well as to filter noise as a result of using MOV based whole-house suppressors. The SurgeX does NOT use MOVs and does NOT dump surge energy to ground.
The SurgeX will provide a lower noise floor and a more relaxed presentation, removing harshness and distortion from emi/rfi contamination of the incoming AC power. It provides inrush current limiting so amp turn-on will not flip the breaker or stress your gear. It will shut down your system in the even of over/under voltage conditions. The combination of features is comprehensive and unique in the hifi market.
The SurgeX has been tested in about 20 systems so far with VERY consistent results... it ALWAYS makes an improvement, but the degree of improvement is determined by the quality of your incoming AC power as well as the particular components making up your system. It was used in the Von Schweikert room at the last RMAF, which contributed to a TAS award for best sound. The PL power cables (along with some of my other cables) will be used in a $800k system in the upcoming Munich HiFi show. The SurgeX and PL power cables are not just a good value for the money, they are some of the highest performing pieces of gear you can get at any price.
The PL power cables have been a great success and have not lost a comparison with other power cables... ever (knock on wood!
). The combination of the Furutech FI-50 plugs with my custom UPOCC copper litz wire results in less noise, more focus and a very neutral, detailed sound. If you have not tried excellent power cables before this will be a revelation!
Please post here or send me a PM if you want to be included on the tour. Here's a pic of the tour package: