Alan Maher's Power Enhancer

alanmaher · « **Reply #1040 on:** 6 Apr 2009, 09:48 am »

Great Reference II review: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=66843.0
Great PE V Pro review: http://www.audioasylum.com/reviews/Power-Conditioner-Surge-Protector/Alan-Maher-Designs/PE-V-Pro/tweaks/16/162716.html

alanmaher · « **Reply #1041 on:** 8 Apr 2009, 11:32 am »

Quantum is sold out / out of stock. Due to the availability this month of Bybee purifiers, I will not be able to accept additional orders until I return in early July. I will have Jen offer pre-orders starting in mid-June. All orders received prior to this notice will ship in the next 7 to 14 days.

cporada · « **Reply #1042 on:** 9 Apr 2009, 10:12 pm »

Hi Alan
I guess this question would also apply to commercially available strips, but once your DIY dual-twist power strip is constructed, I seem to remember reading that it takes 72 hours to stabilize. Does this need to take place with the stereo components attached, or can you simply break it in by plugging in the power strip and plugging a heater or refrigerator or something else like that that draws a lot of current and letting it set-up for 72 hours, then move it to the stereo? I think I remember reading that refrigerators are great for breaking in power cords, as long as you can find an adapter that lets you plug the refrigerator into an IEC end.
Thanks
Chris

alanmaher · « **Reply #1043 on:** 10 Apr 2009, 08:30 am »

A non-treated cord is good in 80 hours. The stereo must be attached and turned on. Cable break-in...industry catch phrase....is nothing more than the component power supply leaking capacitance thought the newly installed power cord and the cable geometry reaction. In the case of the dual twist the cable geometry will choke the leakage creating a warmer sounding electrical input by increasing the magnetic field. The theory of using the fridge or any other device are all non-sense. Break-in is a interaction between wall, cable, and component...nothing else magical is happening with the exception of the cable geometry interpretation of the interaction.

cporada · « **Reply #1044 on:** 10 Apr 2009, 05:35 pm »

Just to see if I understand the use of standard PE's correctly, should one ideally have a standard PE on each circuit of the house to achieve maximal benefit? Is there any situation where a PE would sound bad on a given circuit? I remember from Alan's circuit tuning article that the chokes can certainly sound bad on some circuits, but I think I also remember Alan or Jen mentioning that maximal surge protection, noise suppression, etc., occur when all circuits in the house are treated with a PE of one type or another, in effect turning the entire circuit breaker into a huge line conditioner. Also, would it be a good idea to put a standard PE on the same circuit (different outlet) as a Ref II if that circuit seems to benefit from the Ref II (it also benefited from a 193L, but that came out when the Ref II went in)?
Thanks
Chris

alanmaher · « **Reply #1045 on:** 11 Apr 2009, 02:52 pm »

"Is there any situation where a PE would sound bad on a given circuit?"

Of coarse there is, its all about interaction...this is why we supply many different models, just because one model doesn't sound good on a circuit doesn't mean a different model will have the same reaction. It all depends on how the filter saturates the circuit vs. the location of the system. There are multiple different parameters as to why product A sounds different than product B installed here vs. there. It could be as simple as no in wall cable staples prior to outlet A vs. 35 staples prior to outlet B on the same circuit. Keep in mind all the different ringing parameters between point A and B to get an understanding of how to properly tune a circuit. Pluck a guitar string and watch it vibrate, the in-wall wire does the same thing except at a lower frequency. If you can adjust the sound of a individual string by altering your hand position against the fret, the same is true for the in-wall along the entire length of the circuit. Just like a guitar string, some locations will harmonize better than others.

If the circuit rings bright because of added resistance then use a warmer filter. If the circuit becomes dull because of added inductance then try to raise the impedance using a choke...a 193L is a good choice. Balance is key to proper circuit tuning.

"maximal surge protection, noise suppression, etc., occur when all circuits in the house are treated with a PE of one type or another, in effect turning the entire circuit breaker into a huge line conditioner."

Maximum surge protection occurs when all circuits harmonize with each other. Usually that means a filter/s should be installed on all open circuits. A surge is a high frequency EMI magnetic field, the standard PE circuit neutralizes stray EMI, but you need a decent amount of coverage throughout the home to neutralize a lightning surge. This is a different approach from normal surge suppressors tripping the breaker, the PE attempts to eliminate the surge potential between the different installed filters...each filter attacks the surge current and lowers the field over distance.

"Also, would it be a good idea to put a standard PE on the same circuit (different outlet) as a Ref II if that circuit seems to benefit from the Ref II (it also benefited from a 193L, but that came out when the Ref II went in)?"

As long as the two harmonize together on the same circuit it's fine...you could even add several, don't be locked in to typical standards, you are trying to fine tune numerous harmonic points on the same circuit.

alanmaher · « **Reply #1046 on:** 14 Apr 2009, 02:31 pm »

Another great Reference II review: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=67000.0

alanmaher · « **Reply #1047 on:** 15 Apr 2009, 10:33 am »

Audio Circle Special Offer: We have one demo PE III left in stock. The PE III is a remarkable filter for enhancing midrange harmonics, texture, and extension. No other filter on the market has been able to match the performance of the PE III. Due to the expense of the materials the PE III is at the end of its production run. Snatch this one up while you can it is guaranteed to knock your socks off.

Demo: Less than 10 hours of use.

Audio Circle Special: $115.00

Email: alanpmaher@alanmaherdesigns.com

alanmaher · « **Reply #1048 on:** 21 Apr 2009, 01:08 pm »

Update: Reference II ready to ship.

mjay0918 · « **Reply #1049 on:** 23 Apr 2009, 05:33 am »

ok!!thanks for that good search, i follow what you said..

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mjay0918 · « **Reply #1050 on:** 23 Apr 2009, 05:51 am »

really nice because the Quantum series may not affected the availability in following month.

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alanmaher · « **Reply #1051 on:** 23 Apr 2009, 08:28 am »

mjay0918

Quantum is a gigantic leap forward in PE technology. More will be available in mid-July.

In the meantime you might want to take a look at our new Reference II filter. The Reference II extracts a good amount of detail from the musical presentation and portrays a beautiful 3 dimensional image that is absolutely breathtaking. The Reference II is once again sold out for this week, but I expect more to be available the middle of next week.

New orders will only be accepted until May 14. I have to go out of town for several weeks and will not return until July 2. All orders placed prior to May 14 will be filled no later than May 16. Pre-orders will start the middle of June.

email: alanpmaher@alanmaherdesigns.com

alanmaher · « **Reply #1052 on:** 24 Apr 2009, 10:31 am »

NEWS: The PE V S/AC is going to be phased out and replaced with the new version of the PE V Pro. We are offering special savings on the remaining few S/AC units left in stock. Snatch them up while supplies last.

S/AC - $250.00 ($275.00 shipped - CONUS Only)

Email for more information: alanpmaher@alanmaherdesigns.com

alanmaher · « **Reply #1053 on:** 24 Apr 2009, 11:38 am »

BREAKING NEWS: AM designs is getting ready to launch our most aggressive filter design, Infinity will open your eyes to new possibilities in system filtering and audio/video performance.

Be prepared for a revelation in system tuning/filtering.

Infinity: http://alanmaherdesigns.com/Infin.aspx

Coming Soon

jtwrace · « **Reply #1054 on:** 24 Apr 2009, 12:19 pm »

Alan,

Can you tell us more about it?

alanmaher · « **Reply #1055 on:** 24 Apr 2009, 01:13 pm »

The concept of Infinity is very cool. aa Infinity is not an AC filter like we have done in the past, even though it can be used as an essential part with AC filters (DIY guys will love this one), instead it is a collection of accessories that are used to fine tune and filter a system at the source/component. Expect to see speaker cable filters, RCA/XLR cable filters, magnetic transformer filters (these are cool), magnetic filtered isolation stands, etc, the possibilities on our end are infinite.

jtwrace · « **Reply #1056 on:** 24 Apr 2009, 01:23 pm »

Quote from: alanmaher on 24 Apr 2009, 01:13 pm

The concept of Infinity is very cool. aa Infinity is not an AC filter like we have done in the past, even though it can be used as an essential part with AC filters (DIY guys will love this one), instead it is a collection of accessories that are used to fine tune and filter a system at the source/component. Expect to see speaker cable filters, RCA/XLR cable filters, magnetic transformer filters (these are cool), magnetic filtered isolation stands, etc, the possibilities on our end are infinite.

WOW! When will this all happen?

alanmaher · « **Reply #1057 on:** 24 Apr 2009, 01:32 pm »

Fall 2009

sherod · « **Reply #1058 on:** 26 Apr 2009, 04:57 pm »

I've had the new Reference II in my home now going into its 9th day of break in. I have four of the original PE in the system now for the last year and they have really enhanced the purity of the music as well as the video. So far, the Reference II is allowing the music to come through with even better tonality, timbre and natural colors of the instruments. I'm anxious to hear the further improvements over the next few weeks. aa

alanmaher · « **Reply #1059 on:** 27 Apr 2009, 11:31 am »

The Reference II's are selling like hotcakes, very hard to keep in stock....at present we are sold out again, but I expect another batch to be ready by the weekend.

I look forward to reading your comments on day 12.