Alan Maher's Power Enhancer

jtwrace · « **Reply #1160 on:** 12 Jul 2009, 05:06 pm »

Quote from: owenmd on 12 Jul 2009, 05:05 pm

Knowing what I know now.... and if I hadn't just bought a Quantum AC Ltd.... I would definitely be buying a studio tomorrow...!

That makes two of us...it's kind of disappointing IMO

alanmaher · « **Reply #1161 on:** 12 Jul 2009, 09:59 pm »

The Studio has been dated for a July release and noted on our web site for last several months.

The OEM sale is for one day only, it will never be offered at the sale price again.

alanmaher · « **Reply #1162 on:** 16 Jul 2009, 02:22 pm »

Brand new Infinity SC review: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=69874.0

silverlight · « **Reply #1163 on:** 20 Jul 2009, 09:45 pm »

Alan - can you tell us what your latest and greatest power/noise/emi-rf tips are for a media server computer? You've mentioned or alluded to a few in past posts and was curious on what your current thinking (pardon the pun) is, particularly now that you have the various Infinity DIY's available. (i.e., what would you strap the DIY's to, use a Ref power cable, IEC?; if using USB vs Firewire output vs PCI(e) card; what if it's a small form factor computer like a Mini that uses DC input?).
Thanks!

alanmaher · « **Reply #1164 on:** 21 Jul 2009, 07:04 am »

My pc audio set up is based off multiple pc's.

A/C:

CyberPower PR1500:

1. Replaced A/C Male w/ Wattgate 5266i. WattGate shell is filled with Infinity crystal. 2 Shakti On-Lines added to the power cord.
2. Circuit 2 is filtered with Quantum v2.
3. Circuit 3 filtered with Reference II and Hammond 193M choke.
4. 4 Soundcare standard adhesive spikes.
5. Large Infinity over transformers. Small Infinity over all chokes.

Parallel Circuit Filtering: 2 PE v1 and 1 Reference II.

2 Quantum Reference Power Centers are used to handle the HTPC and Server set up.

Main HTPC set up:

A/C: Quantum Reference Power Cable (Infinity is built in) > PE V Professional IEC
HTPC: PC Power & Cooling T12W 1200 watt (1 Shakti On-Line per power line (24 pin and 8 pin motherboard).
Parallel Filtering: Modified Quantum Symphony Pro (removed Pro power supply, hard wired 4 pin molex 5v and ground, plug directly into the PC Power & Cooling supply).
Tweaks: Cover motherboard tray with GE Silicone II and ERS (ERS should cover the entire size of the motherboard), 4 Soundcare standard adhesive spikes.
Stand: 1" cast acrylic w/ 4 Soundcare standard adhesive spikes

CoolerMaster Stacker 810
ASUS Rampage II Extreme
Corsair Dominator 3GB DDR3
Intel i7 Extreme 965 Nehalem 3.2GHz
WD 500GB IDE (XP Master)
WD 500GB (Vista Ultimate x64 Master)
WD 80GB SATA (XP Virtual Memory Drive)
Logitech diNovo Media Bluetooth
Multiple Evercool Fans (120mm and 80mm)

External CD/DVD:

Vantec NST-520U2 (modified: cover top and bottom internal w/ ERS. Tune USB chipset external w/ Quantum Physics Small Disrupter, 4 Soundcare standard adhesive spikes)
A/C: Iso-Reference Power Cable (our pro line)
Stand: 1" cast acrylic w/ 4 small EAR Isodamp feet
USB: Kimber Ag 1.5m

alanmaher · « **Reply #1165 on:** 21 Jul 2009, 07:17 am »

Network:

3Com 1 GB switch (ERS added internal cover top only)
Sanwa Supply Cat 7 cabling (Shakti On-Line centered to each cable)
Tweaks: 4 Vibrapod Model 1 and Infinity center top cover

D-link DSL Router (ERS added internal cover top only)
Sanwa Supply Cat 7 cabling (Shakti On-Line centered to each cable)

A/C: Quantum Reference Power Center (Infinity built-in)

silverlight · « **Reply #1166 on:** 21 Jul 2009, 05:14 pm »

Alan - thanks for the extensive write-up. Lots of food for thought and great ideas! Sounds like you've put more than a little time into creating a quiet computer...

alanmaher · « **Reply #1167 on:** 25 Jul 2009, 07:43 pm »

Breaking News: The world's first green PLC is almost finished. Based off our Infinity technology we have developed a parallel unit that will knock your socks off at a price everyone can afford.

Stay tuned....

toes · « **Reply #1168 on:** 26 Jul 2009, 12:05 am »

This is a public service announcement. The Infinity Speaker Cable II Filters (which I guess is now called the Infinity SC Quantum Filters) does work with Synergistic's Tesla active speaker cables. The Infinity SC Quantum filters arrived today along with three Infinity DIY Filters. First thing first. I wanted to evaluate the Infinity SC Quantum Filters but I needed some sort of judgement criteria. So I listen to the effect of Synergistic's Tesla speaker cables while activating and deactivating the speaker cable. The affect is modest, I would say like getting alittle clearer sonic overall picture. Next I hooked up the Infinity SC Quantum Filter. Wow! The affect is much more pronounced. Yes, the highs obtained a much more purer tone while also standing out, like if someone had flip a brilliance switch, like hearing live music. Next I placed one Infinity DIY filter in my CD player, amp and circuit breaker. The sound immediately closed in, so I know the system with the Infinity DIY Filters is going to that a few weeks to break in.

alanmaher · « **Reply #1169 on:** 26 Jul 2009, 06:14 am »

toes

Did you pick up the Bybee option for the SC? Refresh my memory it has been one of those weeks... The Infinity SC is without Bybee and the Quantum SC is with Bybee.

toes · « **Reply #1170 on:** 26 Jul 2009, 06:59 am »

Yes, I placed my order for the Infinity Speaker Cable II Filters (which contains Bybees). On the Infinity Speaker Cable Filters that I received you wrote the word Quantum, which is, I guess their new name.

alanmaher · « **Reply #1171 on:** 26 Jul 2009, 10:06 am »

Correct...Quantum SC.

Keep the updates coming as the filter breaks in over the next 4 to 5 weeks.

alanmaher · « **Reply #1172 on:** 31 Jul 2009, 07:53 am »

Infinity SC Sale: July 31 - Aug 2

Buy 1 set of speaker cable filters and receive a second set at 1/2 off for the amp end.

alanmaher · « **Reply #1173 on:** 1 Aug 2009, 01:50 pm »

Breaking News: Alan Maher designs is proud to announce our new Quantum CD/DVD USB/eSATA Transport. We combined several of our filter techniques into a single package to offer the finest audiophile/videophile external rom drive available in todays market.

Performance:

DVD-ROM Access Time 160ms
CD-ROM Access Time 140ms
Cache 2MB

WRITE Speed:

DVD+R 24X
DVD+RW 8X
DVD-R 24X
DVD-RW 6X
CD-R 48X
CD-RW 32X
DVD+R DL 12X
DVD-R DL 12X

Package Includes: CD/DVD Transport (AM designs, Bybee Technologies, Stillpoints, Soundcare SuperSpikes, QuickSilver Gold). Quantum Reference Power Cable w/ Reference II Wire-In (Stock Power Cable) or Quantum Studio Power Cable w/ Reference II wire-in (Upgrade).

Available: September 2009

alanmaher · « **Reply #1174 on:** 8 Aug 2009, 10:31 pm »

Update: Free Infinity CBF with all orders over $500 today (Aug 9,2009) only.

alanmaher · « **Reply #1175 on:** 17 Aug 2009, 08:52 am »

Breaking News:
Alan Maher designs is proud to announce our annual Labor Day Extravaganza!
September 4-7, 2009
Don't miss out on spectacular savings!
New Products!
Stay tuned for more updates...

alanmaher · « **Reply #1176 on:** 19 Aug 2009, 11:07 am »

JenMaher · « **Reply #1177 on:** 23 Aug 2009, 12:43 pm »

Hi Guys!

Checking in to see what's new in the Circle. I've been bored out of my mind since the surgery, and have finally nagged Alan into updating his website in preparation for our Annual Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza sale. (translate this as, I updated the website

) Plenty of time to check out my handywork before then, let me know how I did (typical woman, I just love compliments

)

topround · « **Reply #1178 on:** 23 Aug 2009, 12:50 pm »

Jen,
any updates on the website as to what the sale items will be?

Thanks
'Mike

JenMaher · « **Reply #1179 on:** 23 Aug 2009, 01:04 pm »

Hi Mike-
Everything is on sale with the exception of Infinity CBF and standard Infinity (they are already priced as low as possible). All sale items will be marked down 15-20% depending on the item.

What are you looking for?