Alan Maher's Power Enhancer

zmanbands · « **Reply #660 on:** 22 Jun 2008, 08:38 pm »

Thanks Jen. Here is my system. In using the above products you mention, where would each go ie what gets replaced? RF-7 Klipsch speakers with [Dean xover], Rotel RB 1090 power amp, Audio Research SP 11 pre amp [ tweaked with Herbies tube dampers] and a Sony DVP NS9000ES SACD player [upgraded to level 6 by Vacuum State]. Anti-cable for speaker wire and Cat Cables silver Kingcats for interconnects. Velodyne DLS 5000R sub. Belkin Pure AV 31D power conditioner. All components including amps are plugged directly into the power conditioner which is on a dedicated 20 amp hard wired outlet. 1 Alan Maher Power Enhancer (PE) and one PE are plugged into the Belkin PLC. 5 more PE are in non a/v circuits on same phase of sub panel. Eight ASC Tube/Bass Traps. All components are on 2 side by side heavy oak racks each 6 1/2 feet tall. Every component is isolated from its shelf by Mapleshade isoblocks with a 2" thick maple block/platform on the isoblock and large brass cones between blocks and components.Large and small brass weights are on top of all components. SACD player, SP 11 power supply and 1090 amp also have laminated steel VPI bricks on top. RF-7 speakers are on large brass cones on maple blocks which have large carpet piercing cones under the blocks Six Shakti stones are taped to my main power panel and sub panel to filter noise. Maher reference pwr cords and (IEC) hammond chokes are on SACD and RB 1090. Double hammond chokes wired into PLC. Highwire coils to be added to 3 non detachable pwr cords.

michaelv · « **Reply #661 on:** 22 Jun 2008, 09:01 pm »

Quote from: JenMaher on 22 Jun 2008, 07:34 pm

The Reference Power Center should become the hub for all components. The RPC is a combination of the Reference power cable, Ref One filter, PRT treatment, and our Ref 8 power strip w/cryo treated a/c plug. I have already started accepting pre-orders for the RPC. All pre-orders will be shipped before July 15. Alan and I will be out of town for two weeks starting July 17 and want all orders filled and shipped prior to leaving. The pre-order price for the RPC is $350 ($400 list) plus shipping and PayPal. If you liked the Reference power cable, then you will love the RPC.

Jen,
What does RPC look like? Based on your description, Is it like a power conditioner? It does not provide surge/spike, right? Your products are growing. I'm kind of lost in the jungle. I have PE V custom/pro. How does it work with PRC?

I also have (2) Reference One filters. What setup do you recommend to with PE V Custom/Pro?

thanks.
thanks.

JenMaher · « **Reply #662 on:** 22 Jun 2008, 09:42 pm »

zmanbands-
The RPC will replace the Belkin PLC. Two things can happen, you could plug a PE V S/AC into the RPC for additional enhancement, or you could install a PE V IEC on the end of the SACD power cord.

michaelv-
The RPC looks like our Reference 8 power strip. The Ref 8 has been modified with our Reference power cable. I will have pictures on the site very soon. The RPC is a passive PLC that filters a/c from dc to 10 GHz. The RPC does not offer surge protection, our Surge Interrupter offers the best protection in the business.

Don't get lost, we are trying to develop multiple product lines to fit different budgets and requirements.

The RPC works great with the Pro Custom filters. I have two RPC's currently installed in our main system. Our main system now has 1 Surge Interrupter, 3 PE V Pro Custom daisy chained together, 3 Plasma power cables, and 9 Reference power cables.

In your system I still recommend adding 2 or 3 IEC filters. The RPC can be used as the main hub for all your component power cords.

michaelv · « **Reply #663 on:** 22 Jun 2008, 10:08 pm »

Just an hour ago, i plugged Reference One Filter into the receptacle that is next to the one that PE V pro/custom plugged to. The warmness that i feel is gone. The high is extended without losing the low end. I think I get the good of both worlds. So, IMO, placing Ref. One affects the sound . It acts in the same manner of PE. I should have known this earlier...

Paul_Bui · « **Reply #664 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 03:07 am »

Thanks for sharing your experience, Michael. I admire your listening acuity. Like Alan once said, tuning AC circuits with PE filters is unlimited.

I've replaced a dozen outlets covers with purpleheart plates and brass mounting screws. Oyaide SWO-GX duplex and Shakti onlines will arrive Monday, a Michigan Maple platform Tuesday.

So far so very good. My AS NOS DAC sounds so good I will miss it dearly after selling it.

Happy listening!

Paul

zmanbands · « **Reply #665 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 03:55 am »

paul, where will you use the maple platform?

michaelv · « **Reply #666 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 04:23 am »

Thanks, Paul.
By the way, what's purpleheart plate?

Paul_Bui · « **Reply #667 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 04:59 am »

Quote from: zmanbands on 23 Jun 2008, 03:55 am

paul, where will you use the maple platform?

I've been using an 18" x 12" x 4" Mapleshade platform under my tube pre, Patek amp and DAC. They sure are getting crowded cramped, so when I heard about the Michigan Maple platform, I ordered an 18" x 18" x 3 1/2" for the trio. From Monday on the now smaller Mapleshade platform will be serving under the transporter and perhaps the Patek's power supply.

Paul_Bui · « **Reply #668 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 05:03 am »

Quote from: michaelv on 23 Jun 2008, 04:23 am

Thanks, Paul.
By the way, what's purpleheart plate?

Jen mentioned it several messages ealier. Somehow they helped making the sound more authentic, less hi-fi. Must have something to do with their exotic wood resonance. Besides, they smell freshly good and are safer as a non-conducting plate.

JenMaher · « **Reply #669 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 05:57 am »

The Purpleheart and Myrtle covers are another example how to alter the resonate character of the duplex and enhance audio and video reproduction. A single Shakti On Line on the rear of the duplex is another way to enhance audio/video reproduction.

JenMaher · « **Reply #670 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 06:38 am »

Demo Sale: I have 1-4' Studio Reference power cable available (original design) in mint condition. The demo price for the cable is $300 (list $650). If anyone is interested please email me for more information. All sales are final.

zmanbands · « **Reply #671 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 12:33 pm »

Hi Paul. Are you using mapleshade isoblocks and large brass cones with any or all the platforms? The blocks you are getting, are they the cutting board blocks and are they hard or soft maple?

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #672 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 12:44 pm »

Quote from: JenMaher on 23 Jun 2008, 06:38 am

Demo Sale: I have 1-4' Studio Reference power cable available (original design) in mint condition. The demo price for the cable is $300 (list $650). If anyone is interested please email me for more information. All sales are final.

I read the site description but am still confused. Is there a Shatki stone attached to the cord? Is it copper wire? Shielded in the typical sense or otherwise?

JenMaher · « **Reply #673 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 12:59 pm »

Do you guys mean the rubber and cork blocks? I would stay away from those if I was you, they have a tendency to suck the life out of the musical experience, it would be much better to use something like a brass Audiopoint, but instead of using 3 cones try 4 under the platform. 4 cones offer a warmer tonal balance.

zmanbands · « **Reply #674 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 01:14 pm »

Yes the isoblocks are cork and rubber. Somehow the mapleshade design does not suck out the sound. I agree all the rubber isolation products do suck the life out of the music. I know I tried them first.Isoblocks helped a lot in my system to isolate the maple blocks from the equipment rack. I use cones between the blocks and the components to transfer micro vibrations in the components into the blocks used as vibration sinks. If isoblocks don't work in your system, they can be returned in 30 days for a full refund.

michaelv · « **Reply #675 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 01:55 pm »

IMO, isolation is system dependent. I used myrtle blocks under my CDP before. They worked, but the sound was kind of dry or too much of mechanical sound. Then, i tried Tenderfeet from Herbies' Audio Lab. They stay under CDP until now.

Note that i only have cheap rack. Soon, i will acquire maple platform to try out.

Where do i get purpleheart or myrtle plate? Any link so that i can take a look?

thanks.

zmanbands · « **Reply #676 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 02:16 pm »

purpleheart http://www.bizrate.com/electricalsupplies/oid456223882.html

Paul_Bui · « **Reply #677 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 02:37 pm »

Quote from: zmanbands on 23 Jun 2008, 12:33 pm

Hi Paul. Are you using mapleshade isoblocks and large brass cones with any or all the platforms? The blocks you are getting, are they the cutting board blocks and are they hard or soft maple?

Since the Isoblocks were included free with the platform I used them ever since under the platform. I also purchased and used large brass cones (Tripple points) under tube-pre and speakers. The platform I am getting are initially cutting board but it's so lower price and reportedly sounding good under equipment, and I can take advantage of its larger surface.

Paul_Bui · « **Reply #678 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 02:43 pm »

Quote from: michaelv on 23 Jun 2008, 01:55 pm

Where do i get purpleheart or myrtle plate? Any link so that i can take a look?

thanks.

Beside www.SwitchHits.com (they seemed to just increase the price after I ordered some plates from them), www.WoodWallPlates.com is also offering Purpleheart plates for $13/each. Don't know for how long they will stay at that price.

zmanbands · « **Reply #679 on:** 23 Jun 2008, 03:03 pm »

Sounds good paul. Consider platforms under your speakers as well. Screw in cones under platform if carpet, isoblocks if hardwood.