[Tuckers]

I have not tried it in a power conditioner yet.   How dare you have a differnce of opinion!  I would be interested in trying that sleeve in my system.

[satfrat]

I have not tried it in a power conditioner yet.   How dare you have a differnce of opinion!  I would be interested in trying that sleeve in my system.

                  I don't know what got into me? Listen & learn, right Tucker? Try The sleeve (made from ERS), say no more,,,  Regards, Robin

[Tuckers]

Is it a closed circle, or can you put it over heavy plugs etc?

[satfrat]

Is it a closed circle, or can you put it over heavy plugs etc?

           Take a look for yourself Tucker. www.zcable.com   & http://www.stereotimes.com/acc081303.shtm   Regards, Robin

[eichlerera1]

I must strongly disagree with the position that applying ERS to amplifier transformers dulls the sound in all cases. I have applied the ERS on my homebrew center channel stereo tube amp and my front speaker VTL 225's  bevy of input & output transformers. I ASSURE you, it did not dull the sound or inhibit transients. My tube amps have become lightning quick and able to extract more low level information than I previously thought possible.

Perhaps the dulling occurs more when applying it to solid state components (although I seriously doubt this). I won't question what is occurring in your system, but I must say it definately differs from my experience.
                                                                                              Paul G

[satfrat]

I must strongly disagree with the position that applying ERS to amplifier transformers dulls the sound in all cases. I have applied the ERS on my homebrew center channel stereo tube amp and my front speaker VTL 225's  bevy of input & output transformers. I ASSURE you, it did not dull the sound or inhibit transients. My tube amps have become lightning quick and able to extract more low level information than I previously thought possible.

Perhaps the dulling occurs more when applying it to solid state com ...

                        I echo your thoughts Paul I assure you but when I didn't want to come across as being confrontational to Tucker. It must be the holiday spirit.  Regards, Robin

[Tuckers]

Yep, there does appear to be a difference in opinion reagarding this stuff.  In my little circle of hi-enders and manufacturers, people have pretty much had the same experience as me.  That's why I put my opinion forth so brazenly.  

But I also know others who use the stuff everywhere. As we all know there are many paths to audio nirvana.  

I haven't tried it on video stuff yet, and I suspect it would be really good there.

ERS has a similar but stronger sonic effect as VPI bricks and Shakti Stones, with the same results.    

I've seen the rave review of the BPT signature that Srajan wrote, and I am interested in the Z-sleeve,  but you can't tell from the pictures whether you could fit it over a big Hubbel AC plug to get it on many high-end power cords.  

A similar produt that I find works with no negative side-effects in may applications is the Audio Prism Wave Guide.  I have two pairs and use them to good effect on ICs and digital cables (especially good on digital cables).

[satfrat]

Mr. Tuckers, we meet again. I can vouch for video improvements from ERS as I have my c-band satellite receiver that does both analog/digital signals lined and believe it or not, it's the analog picture that gains the bigger visual improvements. I can also tell you that PC terminations will have to be removed in order to install a z-sleeve. That would be the AC plug for me, it's the easiest. I think we all can agree that there are too numerous of paths leading to audio bliss and who's to say which one is the right one as everyone's ears and musical preferences are different. It's ALL good for those people who will look at it in this perspective. Regards, Robin

[Tuckers]

I woudn't doubt that ERS would net an improvement on a statellite box.  The conditions in said box are very dirty radiation-wise.  I do not have many tube component to try it in, so no experience there.   A friend who is an Audio Note dealer and modder has pretty much the same experience as me with his Audio Note gear though.  

I wonder how much of the differences has to do with how dirty the power is going into compoents. I have several major stages of power conditioning cleaning my system before the ERS could do any good.  Without that, I could see the ERS having a net improvement.  

Do you like soft compliant feet under components or hard cones  (or none) etc?  I have been wondering if there might be a connection there.

[satfrat]

I use stainless steel cones (better definition AND looks) under most of my components and brass cones (smoother presenation) under my BPT. Your power conditioning on itself could be a source of EMI as it is in my BPT. ERS will obsorb EMI and this in itself is of benefit. I am only recently (minutes ago) told that covering ERS with aluninum foil/tape will help the ERS store the EMI and keep it from radiating (bright?) into surrounding areas. A thought for your friends Tuckers. Regards, Robin

[Tuckers]

Well, there goes that theory.  Steel and brass cones in a system lend a lot of energy to the sound.

[Hantra]

Has anyone put ERS around a toroid?  I wonder what effect that would have?  What are some other good places inside an amplifier?  

Would you wrap it around capacitors like the BPT Sig.?

[satfrat]

Has anyone put ERS around a toroid?  I wonder what effect that would have?  What are some other good places inside an amplifier?  

Would you wrap it around capacitors like the BPT Sig.?

         This is exactly what I did to my BP2.5 with very noticable improvements in clarity of the highs. In fact, I plan on going back in to do some multiple layering of ERS/aluminum tape around the transformer in front of the bare silver wiring in the duplexes. I'll finish off the layered wall with electrical tape. Plus I'll be doing this same thing to the Bybee's after the tranny. I'm also considering Eichlerera1's suggestion of finishing off the boundaries of ERS around critical areas such as the capacitors and Hubbel's with Locktite sealant. Sounds like fun, heh? It all definitely makes a difference or I wouldn't keep going back inside this conditioner. It' a real pain to put back on the rack balanced on brass cones on top of a maple block that has isoblocks underneath. Regards, Robin