Thought Id also add, that if a system sounds very good one day and indifferent the next day. Then it is probably poor power supply too. Having power conditioning usually gives a consistent sound.% - one of the reasons, in addition to alcohol, why music sounds better at night/ winters. One of the biggest culprits in India is air-conditioning - it's never quiet enough.
what's the noise floor in your room currently?
One of our own members @muralimmreddy has recently tried the puritan and bought it. Iam not sure about the model though. Fondly hope he will chip in with his experiences for the wider benefit of our forum's wallets
Most welcome
Thanks.
Correction...Correction...just realized that I have the Niagara 1200 and not the 3000...oopsThought I'd share two worth while additions in the past one month that delivered :
1) Audioquest Niagra 3000 : I recently added a Audioquest Niagara 3000 to power only the sources in the system. Have the power amps still direct to wall. Was'nt expecting any sonic improvements, but wanted some protection for the gear, as I've had some nasty blows in the past. My trusty PS Audio P1200 regenerator stepped in several times with fuse blows to save my kit, till it finally gave up the ghost in one last battle but still saved the kit
So some sort of protection was an absolute must with the crappy power that I have. So plugged it in with fingers crossed, hoping that the sonic degradation if any would be endurable. But what a pleasant surprise it was. The biggest improvement was the elimination of bass drone that I was having. I had a nasty bass boom in what felt like the 50 hz region. As per REW, my room simulation showed bass peaks at 48 hz, so I assumed this was the main culprit. But turns out it was the 50HZ frequency hum on the mains getting into the source chain. Eliminating this has almost removed that nasty bass boom. And I can also sense a darker back ground as a result. On the negative side, I lost a little sweet lushness on female vocals and strings. Guess some harmonics are being eliminated by the conditioner. But all in all, I would call it a sensible upgrade. Will be adding audioquest NRG power cables next to see if that brings any benefits as claimed by audioquest. Wish audioquest had a grounding system like Shunyata or Puritan, so that the power chain would be complete. Maybe something for the future
2) SOTM DCBL CAT-7 Ethernet cable : I plugged it between a cheap and very old TP-Link router ( Powered by a 12V LPSU ), and my lumin streamer. And immediately noticed an improvement in how organic and natural everything sounds. Plus what can be described as the elimination of some haze in the music. And another slight reduction in back ground noise. Iam convinced that network switches with fiber will be the way forward to optimise streaming in the long run. But Iam happy for now
Correction...Correction...just realized that I have the Niagara 1200 and not the 3000...oops
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Thanks Miany
Thank for the reply . Can u share its price s90c via DM please
Manoharam- Temple of MusicMost welcome
Actually Iam away on my sails. So only have old pics of the room now. A few things have changed, but the pic of the room treatment is the same now.
I previously had 4 nos of 4X2 feet absorbers at first and secondary reflection points on the side walls. I have since pulled out my speakers wider and removed those absorbers.
So currently in the pics, one can see my bass traps in the front corners, these are 3 feet wide and 2.5 feet deep, triangular in shape and extend full height from floor to ceiling ( These are the light green fabric ones in the corner behind the speakers ). Also made of the same Geowool stuffing. On the back wall is the 8.5 x 8 x 1 feet absorber again of Geowool.
Will be adding skyline diffusers ( Vicoustic Multifuser DC-3's ) on my front wall between the speakers and then will add side wall absorbers with baffle plates ( Full range broad band absorbers 4X2 feet mostly from sound foundations - 2 nos per wall - total 4 pieces ) and probably some diffusion again on the ceiling. Plan is to complete my room treatment this summer. Been at it for 2 years now. Have played around with absorbers in various positions over these years, to get a hang of what needs to go where. But the above is still on trial basis, as Iam no acoustics expert, so the final treatment could change as per taste
Below are a few old pics that I could find :
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spent slightly over my budget from initial decision to buy X82L, but
. got decent price and discount from Sony Center, Bangalore. Thanks to Republic Day offer.
Good choice. Sony never disappoint you on colors front. For sound you already have Elac active speakers. What more can a person ask for. Due to good parts quality sony tv's last for very long, this is my personal experience.Here you go, the most awaited purchase of this year SONY 55X90L in the house
Finally took a plunge and bought it after extensive research and multiple visits to Retail stores and Branded shops comparing PQ, AQ and Pricing. It’s a visual treat to watch Dolby Vision, HDR and IMAX enhanced content
It’s totally worth it
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Hi @sreejithsreedharan , What do you think or suggest to buy 7000a integrated amp versus buying 6000a and adding a power amp like 8300xp to the setup. I felt USB input is a gamechanger for 7000a. Please suggest.
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The concept for the money I paid was the best hifi bargain ever. Sounds absolutely fantastic for so little money.
