Alan Maher's Power Enhancer

alanmaher · « **Reply #820 on:** 13 Jul 2008, 04:56 pm »

vett93

The system is in the early stages, wait for day 2 and 3 for the wild swings to begin...don't worry it doesn't last long...a couple of days.

The outlet placement will depend on how the outlet is wired. If the house wiring enters the bottom receptacle, then the PE should be installed in the bottom and the system into the top. If it enters the top, then the PE plugs into the top....listen to the system, one outlet will be brighter than the other...the brighter application will offer better performance over the long haul. Obviously this only matters at the system duplex.

alanmaher · « **Reply #821 on:** 13 Jul 2008, 04:58 pm »

zmanbands

We have a lot of ARC guys that really like the Reference cable with the components....I have to admit it's a very nice combination....I like it myself.

vett93 · « **Reply #822 on:** 13 Jul 2008, 05:20 pm »

I am curious why the system will have wild swings in the next few days. I read Alan's explanation on the website and tried to understand it. I couldn't follow the logic. But I am looking forward to it.

The most interesting burn-in experience I have had is with V-caps. They took 400 hours to burn in! The first 350 hours were simply horrible. I almost gave up on them. After 400 hours, they became the most transparent and detail caps I have heard. Amazing....

alanmaher · « **Reply #823 on:** 13 Jul 2008, 06:29 pm »

The balance of circuit inductance and capacitance is going to collapse over the next few days, hence the wild swings.

zmanbands · « **Reply #824 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 06:10 pm »

I just removed the Hammond 193L IEC on my SACD player and installed the PE V IEC. Also that 193L has been moved to the duplex with my computer and a PE installed on that same circuit on a different duplex on the same phase as my system. What will I most likely experience from this over time?

alanmaher · « **Reply #825 on:** 15 Jul 2008, 12:33 am »

zmanbands

What do you hear now? I usually experience increased resolution.

zmanbands · « **Reply #826 on:** 15 Jul 2008, 12:59 am »

Previous bass notes sound deeper and more resolution across the board.

alanmaher · « **Reply #827 on:** 15 Jul 2008, 01:46 am »

Give it a few days and see how it develops. Worse case the Hammond goes back and the IEC filter is past to another component. It all depends on the component...but I would give it at least 10 to 12 days before I made a decision...the Reference cord also has to set up to the new capacitance value. Also don't be afraid to try the choke in the power strip. Experiment to design the sound quality you are looking to achieve.

zmanbands · « **Reply #828 on:** 15 Jul 2008, 12:34 pm »

Thanks Alan. I already have the dual hammond 163 M chokes on the RPC. Wouldn't a 3rd 193 L be too much. I'll do as you say. Try it for 12 days as is. [The only other component to try the PE V IEC is on my Rotel SS power amp.]

alanmaher · « **Reply #829 on:** 15 Jul 2008, 01:34 pm »

If it was me, I would allow the filter to set up over the next 30 days under the circumstances. More than likely paydirt is just around the corner. Do you remember the first 10 days or so after the Reference was installed, well you are going through that process all over again, but this time with the cord stabilization, a new RPC, and a PE filter all in the mix at the same time....I don't envy being you for the next few weeks

it is definitely going to be bad before it's good.

How long has the IEC filter been installed? I don't remember off the top of my head....please excuse I suffer from CRS, do you also own a S/AC?

Stop by the Jazz Opener in Stuttgart last night to see Diana Krall perform. Excellent show as always.

zmanbands · « **Reply #830 on:** 15 Jul 2008, 02:33 pm »

I don't have an S/AC. The PE V IEC has been in one day. It is staying right where it is on my SACD. Far more resolution and decay time extended a good 20%.

alanmaher · « **Reply #831 on:** 15 Jul 2008, 06:25 pm »

OK...so resolution is picking up from where it was after the initial install....good....it only gets better

I will be signing off for the next couple of weeks, I promised no pc. Jen and I are going on vacation. Be back July 26.

vett93 · « **Reply #832 on:** 17 Jul 2008, 12:19 am »

I received my Purple Heart outlet cover and noticed that they used a metal plate to reinforce the wood plate. Is this common?

I thought the idea was not to have metal material around the AC outlet, because metal can get magnetized and impacted the current flow during the process.

Can someone tell me if your Purple Heart outlet cover has a metal plate behind it too? If yes, does it still enhance the sound?

Thanks.

zmanbands · « **Reply #833 on:** 24 Jul 2008, 08:25 pm »

Day 10 update on PE V IEC instalation [7/24/08] Alan had a great term for this tweek==resolution. This sounded very good after one hour. A little better on day one. Day 5 a little better. Day 8 a little better. A along better meaning better resolution of all instruments [drums, piano, percussion,bass, and sax. But today, day 10 there is a big jump in improved resolution. Very nice indeed Alan. I was surprised that day 8 to 10 made such a difference. Hummm!

alanmaher · « **Reply #834 on:** 26 Jul 2008, 11:50 pm »

vett93

The wood cover is for resonate quality only. The metal plate is not a concern and should be left in place.

zmanbands

Good to hear the V IEC is working out, the filter is one of my favs. How do you like the Reference Power Center?

vett93 · « **Reply #835 on:** 27 Jul 2008, 08:24 am »

Welcome back, Alan. It has been 2 weeks since I plugged in my 3 PEs and 1 PE V S/AC. My HDTV has never looked this good. I am impressed! Your products are awesome!!

I think my audio system is still going through the cycle. About a week ago, I turned off the power from the main circuit breaker to check the wiring of the duplex. Would that reset the PEs and the adjustment process restarted?

Also, thank you very much for sending an extra PE! I plugged it in the APC PLC with the HDTV.

zmanbands · « **Reply #836 on:** 27 Jul 2008, 11:51 am »

Welcome back. Update on RPC day 15. This is hard to do since I put in a PE V IEC, a Ref one filter,an additional PE, and moved a 193L choke, all within 3 days. As a group report the improvement in resolution is dramatic. Very pleased with the ongoing results.

Huck · « **Reply #837 on:** 27 Jul 2008, 12:27 pm »

Quote from: alanmaher on 13 Jul 2008, 10:02 am

Huck

Try another PE, only one, on the same circuit and see what you think after several days. The install will be trial and error. I don't want to give specific locations because I'm not there to listen to each install, so you will have to be my eyes and ears during the installation stage.

Hi: It's been 14 days since my third PE install! I have just bought a Nakamichi cassette deck, so I have been listening to my almost thirty year old tapes I recorded for my car, back in 1980! Sounds better than my 3.2K$ c.d. player! Anyways,where do I install the fourth PE? Thanks, Keith

zmanbands · « **Reply #838 on:** 27 Jul 2008, 03:37 pm »

Huck, I assume the cassette deck is used 1980 also. If that sounds better than your 3.2K CD player, you may have a problem with the CD or its IC. My brother recently threw away his Nakamichi and all his tapes. What CD do you have and what year?

alanmaher · « **Reply #839 on:** 27 Jul 2008, 04:09 pm »

vett93

A/C shut down will start the cycle all over again.

You might want to look into our power cord line in the future. The Reference cord is excellent and works great with the PE line.

zmanbands

It looks to be doing well. Next I would look into a PE V S/AC for the main circuit to increase the resolution another few notches.

Huck

I would install a 4th PE into a source component outlet. This application will offer isolation for the selected component.

zmanbands

I was hoping the filters increased his listening pleasure with the tape deck

In all seriousness it depends how the CD player is set up. What kind of player, direct a/c filter, power cord, interconnect. Is the player used as a all in one player or a transport? If it is used as a transport what kind of dac, digital cable, and power cord do you use for the dac?

Just a note.....do to lack of consumer interest, we will be dropping products from the line in the next couple of weeks. Some of the V models will go, Studio Reference line, and the PE III. We will be developing more products for the Reference line in the near future. The new 5N silver Reference interconnect will be available soon in both RCA and XLR versions. I have been super pleased with the design and plan to rewire my system with the new Reference line in the next couple of weeks. I also plan on releasing a Reference v2 power cable in the near future. Speaker cables will also follow before the end of the summer.