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1: I was under the impression... (14.17)
Posted by Wellfed on 2005-05-18, 21:48:44 (24.116.190.59)
...that you found Stillpoints ERS paper to be effective. .......
2: Go to stillpoints.us and click "products" for ERS explanation. nt (14.17)
Posted by Rick W on 2006-01-26, 10:05:34 (66.108.26.197)
nt .......
3: Re: Go to stillpoints.us and click "products" for ERS explanation. nt (12.84)
Posted by cdp on 2006-01-26, 10:07:50 (157.234.254.6)
Duh..silly me! I did just that moment ago. Are you results worthwhile? And if so, where exactly did you place the product? Thanks .......
4: Pure BS. (12.63)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-04-17, 09:02:17 (64.171.4.154)
Quantum coherence of electrons in condensed matter exists over dimensions measured in nanometers and at temperatures approaching absolute zero in most cases, if at all. There may be an audible effect .......
5: Re: Go to stillpoints.us and click "products" for ERS explanation. nt (11.68)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2006-01-26, 10:45:24 (63.16.12.254)
Try lining the chassis with the product, both top and bottom. I also cut smaller pieces and cover the main IC's. It takes away the edginess associated with CD's and also increase the amount of lower l .......
6: ERS (11.50)
Posted by Paul_A on 2009-04-30, 15:57:05 (72.229.248.15)
ERS is a polyester cloth containing specially treated shards of carbon fiber in it. It is the material that makes stealth aircraft invisible to radar. Unfortunately according to partsconnexion, Stillp .......
7: Re: Plasma causing noises in audio... any ideas? (11.19)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-07-24, 17:23:03 (66.123.168.77)
The Stillpoints ERS cloth might also help. Since this is a synthetic paper, it can be moved around to help you find the place where it blocks the noise. The noise may be getting in through your interc .......
8: RE: What about crude differences non- (anti-)audiophiles don't hear, .... (10.33)
Posted by geoffkait on 2014-03-09, 16:10:00 (174.236.228.99)
Hi, you might have missed my post on this thread with respect to Schumann frequency generators, rainbow foil, Audio Magic Pulse Gen ZX, WA Quantum Chips, Stillpoints ERS cloth, Shun Mook Mpingo Discs, .......
9: Re: How can my $300 6 year old entry level Rotel sound better than Theta separates? (9.41)
Posted by A.J. on 2003-10-06, 08:40:14 (80.58.9.235)
I have the same transport but mated with a different DAC. I chosed that transport (bought it used) among many others I tried being the cheapest of them, but the better sounding with my DAC. I don't kn .......
10: Contact manufacturer. (8.83)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-11-30, 13:43:30 (71.131.203.89)
There may be something wrong with your unit. These things have to pass RF emission standards, and I believe the European standards are more stringent. If your unit is OK, and there is just too much se .......
11: RFI (8.73)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-10-15, 15:21:19 (64.171.6.112)
Radio Frequency Interference can cause brightness and fatigue. The sources of the radio energy may be within your system (power supply rectifiers, CD transport, or DAC) or external (household applianc .......
12: RE: What about crude differences non- (anti-)audiophiles don't hear, .... (8.63)
Posted by geoffkait on 2014-03-09, 10:51:35 (174.236.228.99)
Let me know when you guys figure out how to measure things like WA Quantum Chips, battery powered clocks, Rainbow Foil, Black Discus, Green Pen, anti static spray, demagnetizers, Audio Magic Pulse Gen .......
13: Protection from EMF/RF when using a laptop . Seeking advice. (8.30)
Posted by Carl G on 2017-12-08, 20:52:00 (68.5.224.157)
Requesting any of you that are electrical engineers or knowledgeable in the field for some guidance. For health reasons, the goal is to minimize any EMF or RF from reaching the body when using a lapto .......
14: Look into RFI (7.49)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-09-10, 11:58:10 (66.123.171.34)
I'm assuming you have your equipment supported properly and that your problem is not simply mechanical resonances from poor feet or shelf vibrations. Stiffer cables could change the resonant condition .......
15: Unfortunately, both airborne and conducted. (7.01)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-04-07, 13:14:34 (66.126.231.55)
Remember the ads for the amazing TV antenna that plugged in to your house power wiring and used the wiring to pick up the signals? Your house power wiring picks up the airborne RF, conducts it from ot .......
16: Unfortunately, both airborne and conducted. (6.20)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-04-07, 13:14:34 (66.126.231.55)
Remember the ads for the amazing TV antenna that plugged in to your house power wiring and used the wiring to pick up the signals? Your house power wiring picks up the airborne RF, conducts it from ot .......
17: REVIEW: Fournier HTA-1 Other (6.20)
Posted by Adriel on 2011-12-18, 13:40:46 (68.6.143.128)
Model: HTA-1 Category: Other Suggested Retail Price: $179 Description: zero feedback hybrid headphone amplifier Manufacturer URL: Fournier Review by Adriel on December 18, 2011 at 13:4 .......
18: A real problem, with straight-forward solutions. (4.53)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2006-01-19, 10:12:17 (71.131.203.89)
RF pollution is a real audio problem because RF that gets inside amplifiers or source components is mixed with the audio signal, in much the same way as any radio receiver mixes the tuned RF to get an .......
Found 9 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.
1: Stillpoint ERS cloth maybe?? (17.10)
Posted by friend2alldogs on 2006-01-01, 14:36:25 (63.77.173.2)
. .......
2: Stillpoints markets the ERS (17.10)
Posted by tonemaniac on 2003-08-28, 05:03:44 (68.167.69.35)
go to stillpoints.com , they have the info and phone numbers. I used the Shakti stone for a long time but this is different. Sounds more like a mod than a tweak. Yesterday I popped out the transformer .......
3: Try Stillpoints ERS... NT (16.36)
Posted by Lowrider on 2005-03-01, 15:04:07 (81.193.86.161)
... Antonio Melo Ribeiro .......
4: RE: Surprised (13.96)
Posted by jjrenman on 2013-03-16, 10:24:56 (173.197.216.220)
If it's a EM/RFI problem check out the Stillpoints ERS fabric. .......
5: RE: Stu, how to minimize RF (13.69)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2007-06-16, 19:47:31 (63.16.52.217)
I would use ERS paper from stillpoints distributor: cheap and extremely effective. Being a carbon fiber lined paper sheet it is fairly easy to work with, just be careful because the exposed edges Can .......
6: Also... (13.04)
Posted by Lowrider on 2004-05-27, 09:09:36 (82.154.76.219)
I tested very expensive balanced cables and the difference was very small, later put some Stillpoints ERS on the player and got the same result, so I assume the difference of the expensive cables was .......
7: Go with the PSAudio (11.56)
Posted by SoftwireEngineer on 2004-08-08, 11:56:06 (192.138.150.249)
I have tried many cables and it makes quite a difference to the sound of the XR50. I have not tried the PSAudio yet. But am planning to buy one soon. Mainly, because I feel the ferrite impregnated PVC .......
8: Re: TRON Preamps (10.47)
Posted by fourprof on 2004-04-16, 04:30:30 (207.69.138.136)
System is Merlin Milleniums w/battery bam, a pair of David Berning 270's running as monoblocks with all the mods from Allan Bhagan (ERS, NOS tubes, cap and wire upgrades), Electrocompaniet EMC-1 24/19 .......
9: Re: H2O Initial Impressions - long (8.02)
Posted by tianguis on 2006-01-08, 06:13:09 (69.201.185.215)
Alam: I agree about PC's, IC's, GG, etc., regarding ICEpower. Several months ago, I built a dual-mono 250ASP amp, which I drove with my Grounded Grid pre for many hundreds of happy hours. The GG ha .......
Found 38 records in Cable Asylum.
1: RE: TI-Shield applications to cabling for RFI/EMI (19.20)
Posted by nsgarch on 2007-12-12, 08:30:51 (68.105.142.51)
Have you tried the ERS Fabric from Stillpoints? I use a 1/2" wide x 3" long strip at each end of PC's and non-shielded IC's. .......
2: ERS cloth (19.20)
Posted by sbrians on 2014-06-26, 12:37:56 (206.190.70.164)
I have used this for tuning my sound. .......
3: Re: what is the best material for isolation of EMI/RFI in a cable.. (16.92)
Posted by cryotweaker on 2003-06-09, 16:49:55 (4.46.233.8)
It really depends on your needs. You can use copper or aluminum in sheets or woven tubing. You can use mu metal, or you can use Stillpoints ERS material (do a google search on "Stillpoints ERS"). How .......
4: Re: shielded silver ICs (16.84)
Posted by Jason Boehle on 2003-12-22, 18:41:11 (24.124.83.173)
You could try the CVH DIY fine silver IC recipe, with a wrap of Stillpoints ERS paper ( http://www.stillpoints.us/1Pages/ers_products.html ). -Jason .......
5: RE: Is there a way to put shielding - ERS fabric? (14.43)
Posted by Kenreau on 2010-06-16, 08:38:11 (162.119.68.25)
Curious if you have tryed the Stillpoints ERS fabric before? It may be worth thumb tacking up a sheet or two to see what happens. Kenreau .......
6: Re: TMR Elektronik cable (power cord) (14.33)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-05-15, 20:48:47 (66.126.231.9)
Thanks to Duster for providing the translation from the website. This concept (RF absorption) is similar to the Stillpoints ERS cloth. See the link for Clark Johnson's review in Positive Feedback. I h .......
7: Re: Yes, the powerwraps work! (12.98)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2005-05-05, 13:52:59 (84.162.109.140)
I'm interested in trying them inside my pc. I noticed one of the A/V sites offering a HTPC tweaked with ERS and Z-sleeves and it sparked my curiosity. I use the pc as a mobile studio. Currently I'm us .......
8: Re: Frequency roll off, cables and systems (12.65)
Posted by Lowrider on 2003-10-13, 06:58:15 (194.65.14.68)
The other day I tested very expensive Siltech ICs to connect a Krell Showcase processor to a Bryston 4B ST, mids sounded richer, and highs less bright... Then I covered the player with Stillpoints ERS .......
9: Re: BPT Plug-Shield (11.73)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2007-03-06, 03:47:38 (91.7.6.146)
I understand....and I meant no harsh feelings by my comments. I don't know if I would have compared the shield to a carbon fiber product because the noise suppression and ringing suppression is not th .......
10: Thank you (11.58)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-06-13, 13:57:04 (66.123.171.15)
for expressing your observations in some detail. Now that you have your system tuned to that level, you may want to experiment with RF absorbing materials, like the Stillpoints ERS cloth, in varying p .......
11: why oh why haven't you tried... (11.43)
Posted by LA6 on 2003-11-22, 10:55:16 (151.205.99.43)
ERS cloth at about $20 a sheet from stillpoints. It will be cheaper to block the RFI right? I am assuming that you have had this cable for awhile and you are not anxious to spend alot on a new interco .......
12: Re: Mu Metal shielding for cables (11.43)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2005-08-17, 01:33:15 (63.16.107.8)
Might work, but it is very stiff and sharp. It will shield more magnetic interaction than electrical, although you could get around that by laminating it with copper tape. My recommendation is to use .......
13: RE: TI-Shield applications to cabling for RFI/EMI (10.61)
Posted by nsgarch on 2007-12-12, 09:47:54 (68.105.142.51)
I think it's the same as using a ferrite bead at the end(s) of the cable -- except unlike ferrite, the ERS doesn't saturate. Actually, Stillpoints cautions agains using too much of the stuff, especial .......
14: Re: power cord from kimber 4 TC (10.44)
Posted by shuang on 2004-01-29, 20:06:43 (164.145.68.102)
I made a PC with a leftover single run of 4TC from my surround speakers. The results were fairly good, about the same as a PC that I made with Cardas Cross-Link cable. In both cases I added an externa .......
15: Re: 17604 DIY PC: Heatshrink with built-in EMI / RFI shield? (10.32)
Posted by cryotweaker on 2003-05-27, 08:16:09 (64.173.78.254)
I have been experimenting with the Stillpoints ERS EMI/RFI tape, and found it extremely effective not just wrapped around the ends, but over the entire cord. It is broader band and I believe higher at .......
16: Especially effective for a DAC (9.60)
Posted by serus on 2005-01-24, 07:58:44 (66.81.72.144)
RFI noise can really mess up the clocking circuitry in a DAC, so any reduction of noise of any kind is very welcome. Power cords can improve the isolation from line noise. You should also try effectiv .......
17: Re: BEST PC for SACDP? (8.85)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-05-15, 21:29:26 (66.126.231.9)
A dedicated power circuit for your CD player will provide perhaps even more benefit than the fanciest cord you could install. Depending on your housing situation, a dedicated circuit could be installe .......
18: Re: Carbon fiber & Isodamp (8.41)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2006-12-06, 23:50:15 (87.165.146.211)
If you are talking about the silver mylar techflex, don't waste your time. Better off wrapping the cable with Stillpoints ERS material. EAR C-1002 does not block physical vibration. It blocks frequen .......
19: Re: Clearer audio cables (8.09)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-10-14, 08:44:35 (66.120.163.190)
Thanks for sharing your experiences. They sound similar to mine with the Prana Wire cables. These are silver ribbons with multiple shielding layers, and the overall effect of installing them was to ma .......
20: "Bright" usually means RFI (7.96)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-09-07, 14:37:24 (66.123.171.34)
While the cables could be an entry point for RFI, trying to remove brightness with mellow cables is not likely to be satisfactory. First, try switching off the CD player's display if it will allow you .......
21: RE: Suggestions for DIY ground cable? (7.91)
Posted by Greg Cz on 2018-03-02, 04:16:56 (68.40.48.53)
Duster, a theory led to choosing smaller gauge wire for the ground connection. ICs sound best with 24-30 gauge wire. Sure enough, various power cord weight wires (14-18 ga) produced midrange bloat and .......
22: Re: Satellite receivers and AUDIO quality (7.88)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-12-08, 02:30:18 (209.240.205.63)
I have a C-band satellite system and with digital music channels, I use a Ridge Street MSE gen11 digital cable w/Bybee's on each end. This cable does amazing things to the dynamics and clarity of my d .......
23: Re: COMPARISON - TNT CAT-V Spkr vs Monster XP Zip (7.79)
Posted by shuang on 2004-05-10, 19:33:45 (199.64.0.252)
I can vouch for the fact that Monster XP is a truly mediocre cable. A few years ago I upgraded from it to Kimber 8TC (for those too lazy to build the Cat 5 recipe). The difference in performance was d .......
24: RF absorbers; damping (7.18)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-07-24, 18:40:32 (66.123.168.77)
The Stillpoints ERS cloth is very effective. A cheap alternative is a microwave oven browning dish. This is a ceramic dish with RF-absorbing material fired in to the glaze. I get them for $1.50 or $2. .......
25: Re: In your opinion are Unshielded Cables More Musical then Shielded? (7.02)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-07-10, 14:42:47 (66.126.230.2)
The best cables I've heard in my system were the Prana Wire, which are shielded but with many layers of organic insulation between the conductors and the multiple shields. For more common levels of co .......
26: Re: Electra Glide Epiphany PC (6.99)
Posted by Jay-Mac on 2004-09-04, 12:42:45 (65.6.201.193)
I had an original Ultra Khan. They are quite different, both physically and sonically. Physically these new cables are very flexible and light. They use silver and copper foils, not ribbons, that are .......
27: An evergreen question. (6.70)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-02-23, 12:07:22 (66.123.170.96)
The power outlet, power plug, and connection to the equipment are all impedance mismatches to the power cord cable. This means the power cord is an RF resonator. It would be one even if you built it o .......
28: Re: PC for Musical Fidelity (6.67)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-07-05, 18:48:19 (66.123.171.237)
Have you looked into dedicated AC power circuits? For the price of a modest audiophile power cord, most houses in the USA can have a dedicated power circuit installed. As long as there is room on the .......
29: Re: Use of c7 powercords vs. standard to an adapter (6.64)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2006-11-23, 14:25:23 (87.165.160.142)
Dumb question, but do you have a earth ground for your circuit. The Cardas cable has a dual shield (aluminum foil and braided copper) and that alone changes the sound of the cable after the magnetic f .......
30: My experiences. (6.61)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-05-05, 14:15:14 (64.171.6.14)
As Bart said, I have them on my speaker cables as well as some power cords and my shielded interconnects. I also use them on cables and power cords associated with a satellite TV/TiVO setup, which is .......
31: Re: How do I know if I have RF or EMI problems? (6.52)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-09-03, 10:52:07 (66.123.171.34)
EMI/RFI at low levels manifests itself as harshness or brightness, with what seems to be enhanced detail presentation. At higher levels, the sibilants ('s' and 'f' sounds) in spoken or sung words get .......
32: electrical vs mechanical resonances (6.20)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-11-15, 08:08:21 (67.123.181.14)
The tone of your messages suggests you are not looking for information but seeking reinforcement for your conclusions. However, you are confused regarding electrical resonances in cables. These are no .......
33: DIY Power cord using two Cardas Crosslink cable (5.71)
Posted by Zipunow on 2003-08-24, 19:57:43 (65.95.176.68)
Cable: DIY 2M Cardas Cross link Power Cord I made the cable after I read this post: http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.pl?forum=cables&n=74729 ; I used the Marinco 8215 and the Marinco 320IEC15. A piece .......
34: Look for the source of "brightness" in your system. (5.69)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-06-09, 20:08:46 (66.120.162.134)
It may not be characteristic of your equipment or cables, and using cables as tone controls may degrade your sound. Does your new room have slap-echo? If you stand near your speakers or listening chai .......
35: System interactions (5.31)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-10-11, 08:15:28 (66.120.163.15)
I believe you are focused too much on the cables themselves. While all audio cables are band-limited, and some are grossly colored within their pass band, much of what you perceive to be cable issues .......
36: Welcome... (5.03)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2006-03-11, 09:28:29 (71.132.5.184)
All the power cords in your system (and even in unrelated but noisy gear) may be important. Which one is more important in your system depends on too many variables for us to give you a clear answer. .......
37: Captive cords. (4.98)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-11-15, 12:39:21 (71.132.4.84)
Quite a lot of good information already posted. To summarize your options: you can retrofit an IEC socket to the case, install an inline IEC as Duster recommends, install an alternative cord using the .......
38: RF effects of speaker cables. (long) (3.94)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-03-22, 10:36:17 (66.126.231.55)
With my power amps, a pair of home-made Atma-Sphere MA-1 monoblocks, and an InnerSound ESL-300, treatments to minimize the RF resonances of the speaker cables have made major improvements in resolutio .......
Found 6 records in Computer Audio Asylum.
1: Re: I do not know what to buy (14.07)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2005-06-09, 17:58:59 (139.68.4.4)
Which DAC? I am sure you heard of the ERS sheets. Many have reported good results unless you put too many sheets. I had plans to try them in my computer, but I just haven't got around to it. Maybe you .......
2: ERS as added insurance (14.07)
Posted by scruffy_ on 2006-01-19, 06:50:14 (66.245.196.159)
If anything messes with your signal it will likely be RFI or EMI. Take a look at the ERS sheets from Stillpoints as a possible added precaution against RF and EM interference. This stuff is used in ad .......
3: Re: Power Supply in PC a factor? (12.89)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2005-11-29, 01:13:49 (84.172.242.138)
Power supplies and PC cases can be tweaked for better performance. I try not to tweak the components inside the PSU due to available room and air flow. My best suggestion is to start with a quality po .......
4: Yes (8.72)
Posted by Jon L on 2004-11-29, 11:36:49 (162.119.232.102)
That's what I'm saying, except for the "giant killer" part b/c I don't consider Sony SCD-1 to be a "giant" for redbook CD's. iPod line-out sounds "honest," for lack of better word. No hyped up highs .......
5: Re: Is a PC music server succeptable to external vibration? (8.53)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2005-05-11, 10:25:40 (84.162.64.167)
Not true....I did a simple A/B test using inexpensive isolation products from Mike Percy a couple months back. Each isolation product colored the chassis resonant character in some way. All had a audi .......
6: The End of History? (7.20)
Posted by rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com on 2008-07-07, 08:33:02 (74.238.134.226)
Dear cics, To paraphrase the title of Fukuyama's book ((which, too, was a bit (no pun intended) premature)), now that I have the GIGABYTE/e7200 set up complete with all recommendations made, and allow .......
Found 33 records in Digital Drive.
1: Cary 303/200 and Stillpoints ERS Material (14.51)
Posted by Jeffm on 2003-12-01, 19:45:58 (172.151.149.125)
I ordered some 8" x 11" sheets of the Stillpoints ERS material just to play around with in order to see what effect, if any, it would have on various components in my system. Well, I placed a sheet on .......
2: "Supper time, and the liver is greasy...." (to the tune of Summertime) (14.51)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-07-15, 16:08:43 (66.126.230.2)
...couldn't help myself. We used to watch the Dean Martin show when I was a kid. If you get too much brightness and a fatiguing sound with silver cables, you may have RFI. The Stillpoints ERS cloth mi .......
3: Re: curing digital brigthness (13.68)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2005-09-13, 14:32:58 (63.16.58.204)
One of the simplest methods to cure digital brightness is to line the internal chassis of your player with the ERS paper from www.stillpoints.us. I find that reflected RF within the chassis creates a .......
4: This is where you can get it . . . (12.64)
Posted by Jeffm on 2003-12-02, 08:56:04 (66.83.145.211)
I e-mailed Stillpoints the same question and they said the ERS material can be purchased from Michael Percy Audio (www.percyaudio.com) or from Cryotweaks (www.cryotweaks.com). .......
5: Re: Putting something on my CD player (11.77)
Posted by Lowrider on 2003-10-13, 06:43:07 (194.65.14.68)
I did cover my player with Stillpoints ERS, it did improve the sound noticeably, mids, highs and detail... I also put it on Audioprism Isobearings, wider and larger stage... Both are reasonably priced .......
6: Re: Anything reasonable? (11.25)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2004-07-14, 10:51:32 (139.68.4.4)
What about Stillpoint ERS??? http://www.stillpoints.us/1Pages/ers_products.html or the sandbag tweak: http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=tweaks&n=32769&highlight=sandbag&session= What cables ar .......
7: Re: RF from the cable box (11.08)
Posted by Lowrider on 2005-02-15, 11:13:26 (81.193.88.211)
When I do "proper" auditions I disconnect cable box and TV, also I have the player lined with two sheets of Stillpoints ERS under the cover, the cable box sits on top of the player... Antonio Melo Rib .......
8: Try RF absorbers. (10.73)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-07-18, 12:22:05 (66.126.230.2)
If you have some Stillpoints ERS cloth, try placing some near the Panasonic or its power cord. If not, a microwave oven browning dish has RF-absorbing material fired into its ceramic glaze, and can im .......
9: Yeah, that was fun! (10.66)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-09-15, 11:18:34 (66.120.161.204)
It got even better with the Virtual Mode cables, power supply regulator, and case tweaks. Reliability was not its strong point, however. If your present CD player sounds like the CD-3400 could challen .......
10: Re: Digital 'Edginess' in RedBook (10.58)
Posted by Lowrider on 2004-10-19, 06:36:54 (213.13.5.2)
I also dont think it is recorded on the CDs, generally speaking, and a few things did improve my system in that regard: - coax cable - Stillpoints ERS inside the cover - BelCanto power, probably any d .......
11: Cheap fixes for RFI (10.47)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-04-05, 09:58:28 (66.126.228.229)
A Power Wrap on the ac line cord is an effective way to kill the RF standing wave that develops on any short piece of wire terminated with impedance mismatches. This is not a shield, and does not affe .......
12: Stillpoints ERS; power source (10.39)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-10-10, 13:48:14 (66.120.163.15)
The Stillpoints ERS cloth is a nonwoven material that looks like Tyvek with random bits of RF-absorbing foil pieces embedded in it. The Stillpoints site is http://www.stillpoints.us/1Pages/ers_produc .......
13: Re: Cary 303/200 and Stillpoints ERS Material (10.10)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2003-12-02, 01:21:22 (80.138.44.117)
I like using a combination of what you just described. Completely cover the top panel. Next place a sheet small enough to cover the servo circuit in the transport. That's it...no extra material is req .......
14: Re: What I'm Hearing Now... (10.04)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2003-10-09, 10:22:31 (80.138.47.209)
The DAC 1 response very well with a upgraded power cord (12ga with a shield seems to work best), xlr out, and upsampler on the input. I like using the new DIP Classic with the Upsampler via the AES/EB .......
15: DIY and Upgrades to Audio Note 3.1x Balanced DAC (9.92)
Posted by Tuckers on 2003-10-15, 01:25:44 (12.210.193.146)
I think I have gotten the best out of my Audio Note 3.1x balanced DAC. I'm wondering what upgrade path might be available for the unit. Peter Q, do you offer upgraded parts for DIY'fers? Are there ot .......
16: RE: I have to admit (9.60)
Posted by unclestu on 2013-01-23, 17:04:27 (74.87.55.18)
Many companies employ similar rtechniques. Marantz, on their players, employ a shield over the video outputs to prtect the RFI from the analog stages. Some other units employ multiple layer boards .......
17: Could be for RF or acoustical damping. (9.33)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-03-24, 10:24:26 (66.126.231.55)
Did you buy the CD player new or used? It may have been added by a previous owner or as an after-thought to the design during manufacture. If you want to experiment with further damping, there is a ma .......
18: Re: Why Does My DVD Player/DAC Combo Sound So Bad? (9.30)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-06-16, 11:04:34 (66.123.170.83)
Wadia boxes are 16 and fifteen-sixteenths inches wide... You might want to experiment with RF-absorbing materials near your digital gear. The Stillpoints ERS cloth, at $20 per sheet, is very effective .......
19: CD displays (9.08)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-09-06, 14:41:55 (66.123.171.34)
may be RFI sources. Even if you can't switch yours off, you can experiment with a portable AM radio. See if you get a loud buzz between stations that goes away when you turn the CD player off. My Wadi .......
20: Defeat display; apply RF dampers; clean the power. (8.60)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-10-09, 19:39:10 (66.126.231.44)
The Wadia display emits strong RF (use a portable radio tuned through the AM band to demonstrate this). If it sounds smoother with the display turned off, then your cables are susceptible to RF interf .......
21: Re: USB cord - construction (8.39)
Posted by pburke on 2004-10-08, 13:26:21 (144.92.40.31)
very possible that the error correction may slow down data transfers, but 150kbyte/sec for 2 channel audio leave quite a lot of room for error I just cut up a cheal USB cable - here's what's inside: O .......
22: Wadia 861 (8.35)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-08-08, 22:44:32 (66.126.229.150)
My Wadia 861 allows the display to be turned off. I do hear an improvement in sound with the display off. With a portable AM radio near the player, I can hear the display noise at certain frequencies. .......
23: Re: Putting something on my CD player (7.96)
Posted by eduardoo on 2003-10-10, 18:25:59 (203.83.68.156)
A few things that will change the sound by putting such thing on the player: 1. Stillpoints ERS sheet - Very effective, but do experiment as to where and how big a sheet you put on 2. Sandbag (as sugg .......
24: Thanks to all - Here's the summary of all the posts (7.94)
Posted by SoftwireEngineer on 2004-10-19, 14:57:45 (192.138.150.249)
Most people think the edginess can be completely removed. Only one person mentioned that the edginess in there in the recording. Power conditioning with balanced power or isolation transformers was su .......
25: Re: Where did you purchase your OneAC units? (7.90)
Posted by pburke on 2005-03-31, 09:36:17 (144.92.40.31)
ebay - 12 amp unit for $50 (pick up locally - too heavy to ship inexpensively) and a 2 amp unit for $19. There's plenty of those going through ebay at really good prices. Add to the raw unit cost a ro .......
26: RE: ACK Dac 2.0 mods? (7.64)
Posted by tommytube on 2008-02-04, 11:07:27 (76.191.72.1)
The Hi-Res teflon caps adding parallel to the output Auricaps is a magnificent upgrade. Chris Own from Ack does this himself. He's also told me about some people going to a much bigger set of SLA batt .......
27: Re: My 2 Cents on the Cary 308 (7.62)
Posted by Not Bob on 2004-01-30, 08:55:32 (162.84.152.186)
I'm first going to purchase the Stillpoints ERS sheets to see how those work for RFI and EMI reduction. I've also thought about Cardas RCA caps and power cord wraps. I'm definitely going to purchase s .......
28: Re: Unfounded (7.56)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2004-07-12, 20:43:01 (66.149.68.54)
Just the very fact that someone wishes to assemble a PAMS and not use lossy encoded source files is already hi(er)-fi than 99.99% of the listening public cares about. That is my point...this is the A .......
29: Re: Optimal length of Toslink cable? (7.14)
Posted by pburke on 2005-04-22, 13:36:47 (144.92.40.31)
agree on the optical - here's a post over at DIY audio from somebody who does digital interfaces for a living - so much about "optical isolation" transformers are the way to go - but if you browse tha .......
30: Re: Defeat display; apply RF dampers; clean the power. (6.31)
Posted by JohnActon on 2003-10-09, 20:35:10 (24.95.88.247)
Thank you for the tips! To be honest, I already turn off the display, not because it sounds better, so much as it can be distracting when I listen to music. Also, I keep the Wadia powered up constantl .......
31: Re: toshiba dvd modifications (6.28)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2003-09-08, 21:31:59 (80.138.53.85)
What are you looking to do with your unit? DVD upgrades are easy pending the internal design of the chassis. I have recommended several designs for players in the past. Give me a little info on how th .......
32: Some more suggestions (5.88)
Posted by Jeffm on 2003-12-15, 17:20:48 (172.152.66.2)
I agree with DannyB. A little experimentation with your room, interconnects, and some tweaks might be in order. Check out Bob Crumps interconnects and cables (TG Audio, AA moniker: rcrump) since peopl .......
33: Re: My new CDP, a Wadia 860x (5.87)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-06-23, 12:08:31 (66.126.228.128)
Adam, I don't have direct experience with the 860x versus the 861, but I expect Wadia only does updates designated by model number changes that give definite improvements. You may want to have your ma .......
Found 1 records in Headphone Heights.
1: REVIEW: Fournier HTA-1 Other (4.52)
Posted by Adriel on 2011-12-18, 13:40:46 (68.6.143.128)
Model: HTA-1 Category: Other Suggested Retail Price: $179 Description: zero feedback hybrid headphone amplifier Manufacturer URL: Fournier Review by Adriel on December 18, 2011 at 13:4 .......
Found 9 records in Inmate Systems.
1: monaco - home (4.23)
Posted by monaco on 2008-08-01, 12:56:36 (87.82.3.164)
Moniker: monaco System Name: home Amp: QUAD 909 Preamp: QUAD 99 Speakers: QUAD ESL63 CDP: M-Audio Audiophile USB Other Sources: Toshiba Satellite 1700-300 Foobar 2000 and cPlay cMP 24/96 FLAC files Ca .......
2: AC1 - Headphone 1 (4.23)
Posted by AC1 on 2002-07-27, 10:46:20 (66.126.108.108)
Moniker: AC1 System Name: Headphone 1 System Rev Date: 2004/02/08/23:01 System Rev IP: 66.126.108.108 Amp: Stax T1 Preamp: none Speakers: Headphone, Stax OmegaII CDP: Bolder Mensa+ DI/O w/ Nitro Bybee .......
3: satfrat - Satfrat`s Hometheater System ~a la carte~ (4.23)
Posted by satfrat on 2002-10-12, 01:58:29 (72.92.133.185)
Moniker: satfrat System Name: Satfrat`s Hometheater System ~a la carte~ Amp: (2) Butler Audio 3150 tube hybrid amps w/6 channels of 150 wpc Preamp: Sunfire Theater Grand 4 processor Speakers: Odyssey .......
4: skip clemmons - Downstairs (3.97)
Posted by skip clemmons on 2001-05-22, 16:42:00 (99.47.97.52)
Moniker: skip clemmons System Name: Downstairs Amp: Naim NAP500 Preamp: Naim NAC552 Speakers: ProAc D40 R CDP: Naim CD555 with2 x PS555DR Power Supply w/Naim HiLine. Flash Remote. Apple MacBookPro, Au .......
5: OB Ron's Home Audio (3.10)
Posted by OB Ron on 2004-01-25, 00:16:20 (68.107.12.11)
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Audio Asylum Inmate OB Ron's Home Audio System
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6: Marc Almirall - Music Box (3.02)
Posted by Marc Almirall on 2009-10-31, 17:22:24 (172.56.17.83)
Moniker: Marc Almirall System Name: Music Box Amp: Homebrew versions of Pete Millett's E-Linear amps using KT-120's, Audio Space Ref. 3.1 300B integrated amp. Preamp: Custom 6FQ7 linestage Speakers: S .......
7: bugman's 2 Channel Audio (2.80)
Posted by bugman on 2007-02-10, 08:37:06 (205.157.150.79)
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8: hifigi - Stereo and Home Theater (2.78)
Posted by hifigi on 2003-01-13, 19:06:12 (50.136.97.248)
Moniker: hifigi System Name: Stereo and Home Theater Amp: Ayre V-6XE Multichannel Amplifier REL Stentor III Subwoofer's Amp Preamp: Balanced Audio Technology BAT VK-51SE Speakers: Merlin Music Systems .......
9: shuang - HT/Audio System (2.60)
Posted by shuang on 2003-06-30, 08:50:04 (72.137.138.98)
Moniker: shuang System Name: HT/Audio System System Rev Date: 2006/03/26/19:22 System Rev IP: 72.137.138.98 Amp: Rotel RMB-1095, 200W X 5 Preamp: Conrad-Johnson 17LS for 2-channel with Anthem AVM-20 f .......
Found 1 records in Isolation Ward.
1: Re Clark's Mathematical Model & The Mars Lunar Lander (3.60)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2007-07-30, 22:19:43 (63.16.94.15)
Ah, but I did take your response as humor. That's why I didn't really answer. You were sort of poking fun at me, but that indeed is no biggie in my book. I most definitely was not trying to 'weasel' o .......
Found 2 records in OTL Asylum.
1: Worth a try... (8.77)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-06-16, 14:56:12 (0)
As long as you don't have a safety issue (kids, pets, etc.), you can certainly try running the equipment without the cover plates. You may get RFI or noise induction problems, and you may find the cha .......
2: Brightness and RFI (8.77)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-03-13, 15:16:22 (0)
My continued experiments increase my conviction that many perceptions of "brightness" in audio systems without treble controls are due to RFI. Many folks attribute unpleasant harshness in the sound to .......
Found 1 records in Propeller Head Plaza.
1: An even cheaper tweak (9.13)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-05-21, 15:02:27 (66.126.229.91)
along these lines is the Corning microwave browning dish. I found a couple of these at a local thrift shop for $1.50 each. They have a microwave absorbing layer fired in to the ceramic, which appears .......
Found 13 records in Planar Speaker Asylum.
1: Sorry. ERS cloth by stillpoints (18.04)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2008-08-11, 12:20:14 (67.169.157.170)
see the link .......
2: ERS on transformer case (18.04)
Posted by HarryB on 2004-04-12, 07:25:02 (199.34.2.4)
Hi: Has anyone applied any ERS (stealth trickle down technolgy - sheets that absorb/diffuse RMI/EFI) that tweakers are using all over the place. I've used some pieces in some electronic components wit .......
3: Re: Ok, I tried a little experiment. (15.79)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-12-18, 10:38:46 (66.126.228.184)
Sorry to join this thread late. Sibilance is probably due to RFI in your system, and your new crossovers are just allowing the speakers to reproduce it more faithfully. Start with the power cord to th .......
4: sibilants problem (12.68)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-08-23, 18:04:25 (66.126.230.24)
From your description, I'm guessing you have some RFI (radio-frequency interference) in your source or amplifier chain. RFI can come from power supplies of audio components (fluorescent displays on CD .......
5: Al,I have some questions for you (11.34)
Posted by Scott 2.6/R on 2005-04-21, 17:32:42 (209.139.240.3)
I have read your posts concerning reducing EMI with alot of interest.I recently bought a used Shakti Stone for a good price and wondering what more I should do or need to do.I have read that digital a .......
6: Michael Percy sells "TI Shield" and (8.89)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2006-04-07, 12:52:30 (71.132.5.184)
the linked site sells magnetic shielding materials purported to work at very low frequencies. The problem with shielding a crossover box is that it simply gives the RF noise another set of degrees of .......
7: You may have RFI or mechanical vibrations (8.29)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-03-30, 14:18:41 (66.126.229.164)
RFI can come from external sources or from within your system. Its effect ranges from excessive detail, through 'brightness,' through excessive sibilants, to turning cymbals into complete hash in extr .......
8: The RS Project boxes... (7.84)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-02-19, 11:34:44 (66.123.170.96)
may be a limitation on performance now that you have bypassed the fuses and upgraded the electrical components. Have you tried lifting your speaker cables? If not, try this first and listen for improv .......
9: Re: Problem with "stridency" (7.47)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-02-04, 21:16:12 (66.126.231.232)
I've had situations with similar problems caused by both room reverberations as well as RFI. You can do some simple tests without spending a lot of money to see which of the two is the more serious is .......
10: RFI reduction (6.75)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-08-16, 20:10:05 (66.126.228.244)
I'm on a tight budget for tweaks, but I did spend the money for a couple of Silver Audio Wattmaster power cords, one for the Wadia 861 and one for the InnerSound bass amp. The Wattmaster sounds as goo .......
11: Your preamp... (5.03)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-11-17, 11:25:43 (71.132.4.84)
I did a Google search on Audible Illusions Mod 3 and came up with the Stereophile review done by Michael Fremer in February, 1996, as the first hit. Here is the relevant text: "There are other differe .......
12: Advice (long) (4.82)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-03-31, 09:41:25 (66.126.229.164)
I've still got my MG-20s on original legs on carpet. All I've done is place solid stands under the outboard crossovers, so that the added weight of my replacement crossovers does not cause the speaker .......
13: Some answers. (4.23)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-04-22, 15:01:56 (67.123.181.163)
I'm still learning about this, and I'm sure there is plenty more to know. My situation is severe in that we have a TiVO machine that must remain on all the time (it records my wife's soap opera and mo .......
Found 1 records in Tubes Asylum.
1: Re: Attention: Berning ZH-270 owners (6.78)
Posted by Tubegroover on 2003-11-18, 04:27:57 (205.188.208.9)
Well Bluenote, I doubt if there are thousands of the amps maybe a few hundred at best. The amps are hand assembled by David Berning and they take quite a bit of time to complete, 28 hours I'm told. So .......
Found 105 records in Tweakers' Asylum.
1: What is Stillpoints ERS Tape? (14.95)
Posted by Audio_limit on 2004-01-19, 09:56:02 (206.47.221.194)
Thank you for sharing this with us, but,what is the "Stillpoints ERS Tape" that you speak on your post. It really interest me to try these, but what is it? I made a search at McMaster Carr but did not .......
2: Hmm, grounding ERS? (14.95)
Posted by Rick W on 2017-03-28, 14:28:02 (100.35.67.208)
Look under Suggested Uses and you'll find...... "ERS does not operate under the same principles as a shield thus it does not require grounding." Guess you could focus on the word "require". ::: TOPIC: .......
3: Stillpoints? (14.68)
Posted by rhizomatic on 2003-04-01, 09:18:25 (128.252.39.180)
Hey all, Has anyone used the Stillpoints from Stillpoints? Did a search, found a few posts on their ERS sheets, nothing on the product which is, I assume, their namesake. Look to be a fancier, heftier .......
4: ERS (14.02)
Posted by unclestu on 2011-09-22, 15:15:18 (72.253.179.5)
is distributed by Stillpoints: check out their website. It explains what ERS is: how much attenuation of RF it can accomplish. An interesting product and a development off of the US military stealth t .......
5: RE: Cromolin© (13.77)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2008-08-31, 09:55:31 (63.16.95.158)
Cromoline was distributed by the people that distribute Stillpoints and ERS. Don't know if they still distribute it, though. Stu .......
6: RE: Worth the money products (13.38)
Posted by ipdtt on 2014-11-17, 23:20:19 (24.23.255.94)
Yes to that and; WA-Quantum Chips; http://www.highend-electronics.com/WA-Quantum.html Stillpoints ERS; http://www.stillpoints.us/ers.html ~D .......
7: ERS Tweak (13.28)
Posted by mcondo on 2003-03-10, 17:42:30 (12.250.116.135)
Anyone have any comments on the stereotimes.com article on Stillpoints new ERS "blanket"? .......
8: Sorry, follow the link ... (12.93)
Posted by Jack Seaton on 2004-01-13, 20:31:12 (205.187.129.106)
ERS is a EMI/RFI absorber. Using it greatly (and I mean greatly) lowers the noise floor. Minute details jump out at you. Snare drum brushes that were lost in the haze, now are right there. The guys fr .......
9: working with ERS inside of tube amps (12.51)
Posted by JLivermore on 2003-09-03, 06:33:19 (64.61.10.73)
Has anyone worked with ERS yet? The Stillpoints website describes it's cautionary properties: --- taken from www.stillpoints.us --- The edges of ers does have exposed conductive fibers and should be h .......
10: ERS (12.51)
Posted by unclestu on 2014-10-19, 21:26:34 (72.130.96.11)
I double checked the www.stillpoints.us website and they still list ERS as a product they distribute. The specifications for RFI absorption is clearly given on the website, and quite impressive, IMHO. .......
11: Re: Stillpoints ERS (12.51)
Posted by Tuckers on 2003-06-17, 17:03:27 (156.153.254.41)
See the thread linked below. It has some further ideas. .......
12: Would ERS under the plate help? (12.27)
Posted by ArdRi on 2009-08-10, 20:46:34 (75.67.255.209)
I read they're not going to be making it any more... maybe going to grab a bunch .. .......
13: RE: ERS paper (12.27)
Posted by unclestu on 2010-09-24, 12:41:50 (72.253.179.5)
Please examine what ERS does. It absorbs RF frequencies. There is a chart of the affected frequencies on the Stillpoints website. How much RFI do you expect in your crossover? Theoretically there shou .......
14: RE: ERS paper (12.13)
Posted by unclestu on 2012-06-27, 13:37:53 (72.253.70.250)
like any tweak, a basic understanding of what it actually does is critical in understanding its application. ERS absorbs $RFI. Specs for its absorption are available on the Stillpoints website. Where .......
15: Re: Thanks... When you say "Much Prefer" ... (11.90)
Posted by Jason Boehle on 2004-02-20, 20:39:56 (24.124.83.173)
This wrapping of many sheets of ERS seems rather contradictory to what Stillpoints/ERS recommends. See my post in this same thread, below. -Jason .......
16: Stillpoints ERS Accessory (11.73)
Posted by satfrat on 2004-10-08, 02:15:33 (64.223.124.157)
Jon, nice system! With all the power conditioning that you're using(I'm totally jeolous), have you considered using ERS as a shield around all your transformers? I had awesome results(lower ground noi .......
17: Stillpoints ERS sheets - your experiences please (11.71)
Posted by cdc on 2004-01-11, 20:21:46 (67.123.84.43)
I have 6 sheets coming my way to play around with. Please share your experiences of what placement worked best for you, how much of the ERS did you use and the effect (too much or too little, positive .......
18: Re: Stillpoints ERS (11.65)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-20, 01:58:59 (209.240.198.63)
I can truely say Alan that my sound is ANYTHING but dead. Quiet, dynamic,,,, YES! My satellite receiver is both analog & digital, ERS did wonders on both formats, audio and video. And with the dynamic .......
19: Re: Wall sockets for 230 volts (11.62)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2007-03-08, 03:56:52 (91.7.20.37)
I haven't found one...but I have made gains adding Stillpoints ERS to the circuit panel and outlet cover. In my opinions the gains of ERS far outweigh the results of outlet swapping. Alan .......
20: Re: StillPoints ERS (11.10)
Posted by pftaylor on 2003-03-05, 09:02:03 (65.35.149.113)
I placed the quarter sheet on the vertical back panel of the woofer housing. I taped it in a position just above where the speaker cables are attached to the speaker. Perhaps an alternative would be .......
21: Re: StillPoints ERS (10.96)
Posted by SFDude on 2003-03-04, 13:23:13 (206.118.48.9)
How are you applying the ERS to your cords/cables? Are you cutting them in smaller pieces and taping them to the cord itself? At which end of the cords/interconnects/speaker cables? I believe they are .......
22: Re: Might I also recommend (10.81)
Posted by Jason Boehle on 2004-02-20, 20:37:48 (24.124.83.173)
FIRST OFF: I haven't used ERS in my system or my cables yet, the following comments are based solely on a conversation I had with Allan at Stillpoints/ERS. Allan told me that for shielded power cables .......
23: Re: Stillpoints ERS (10.71)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2003-06-15, 22:27:35 (80.138.44.178)
Thanks!!! Alan .......
24: ERS tape (10.54)
Posted by cryotweaker on 2004-01-19, 10:12:03 (64.173.78.254)
www.stillpoints.us .......
25: RE: ERS (10.54)
Posted by unclestu on 2015-03-20, 14:08:39 (66.8.240.179)
specs can be found on www.stillpoints.us. ERS is a broadband absorber of EMI and RFI, developed from the US stealth technology. Proper use means a careful look at the sources of RFI from your system. .......
26: Re: where to buy Stillpoints ERS paper in tape form? (10.29)
Posted by smuttner on 2005-04-12, 19:37:11 (24.66.94.140)
Parts Connexion in Canada has some 1" thick adhesive backed ERS. .......
27: Stillpoints ERS paper- Worthwhile or worthless tweak? (10.29)
Posted by hiendmuse on 2004-03-08, 20:35:09 (67.87.238.109)
nt .......
28: anyone tried installing ERS Stillpoints cloth in a Bellari VP 129 (10.23)
Posted by hawaiiguy on 2009-01-23, 19:38:38 (67.53.213.70)
if so, exactly where, and how has it affected it? .......
29: Wow, that is really interesting! :-)) ... (10.13)
Posted by andyr on 2009-09-01, 03:53:15 (58.175.51.30)
I'm game to try it out. Where do I buy the Stillpoints ERS cloth? Regards, Andy .......
30: Re: where to buy Stillpoints ERS paper in tape form? (10.13)
Posted by smuttner on 2005-04-12, 19:37:11 (24.66.94.140)
Parts Connexion in Canada has some 1" thick adhesive backed ERS. .......
31: Re: StillPoints ERS (10.11)
Posted by bluenose on 2003-03-03, 09:38:32 (142.177.114.218)
Will look forward to your update. My stillpoint sheets are in the mail....cheap fun. .......
32: Re: Stillpoints ERS (10.03)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-15, 22:01:58 (209.240.198.63)
Hi Alan, I presently have the casings of my c-band 4DTV, Yamaha a/v reveiver, and BPT BP2.5 covered with adhesive-backed ERS. The biggest improvements came from my 4DTV with a brighter, more vivid pic .......
33: Re: Tweaks to smooth out class D (9.94)
Posted by cryotweaker on 2005-05-18, 11:52:58 (64.173.78.254)
Bybee filters Stillpoints ERS (you may Google the above for more info) Try a few power cords. .......
34: Re: where to buy Stillpoints ERS paper in tape form? (9.84)
Posted by pburke on 2005-04-12, 20:39:15 (68.117.131.219)
thanks, I never looked at that page before. Lots of "you may need this one day" items there :) Peter .......
35: Re: where to buy Stillpoints ERS paper in tape form? (9.75)
Posted by pburke on 2005-04-12, 20:39:15 (68.117.131.219)
thanks, I never looked at that page before. Lots of "you may need this one day" items there :) Peter .......
36: RE: Oyaide_ Sendust Tape/Sheets (9.75)
Posted by mehrdad on 2012-04-24, 15:31:30 (188.34.56.142)
I used tape form in digital source & it was efective . Then i attached it to transformer , power cord , digital cable , caps , fuse , ... To me sound became more open & more resolution & little better .......
37: Stillpoints sheets (9.64)
Posted by freder on 2007-11-10, 11:19:27 (82.173.108.33)
Where to buy:Need some Stillpoint sheets -ERS Fabric-. Anywhere for sale at a good price. .......
38: Re: My initial impression/experience of the Stillpoints ERS... (9.64)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2004-01-15, 08:43:00 (80.138.42.186)
cdc Try the suggestion for the digital I listed down below. the arrangement will increase the bass and lower mids. Alan .......
39: Stillpoints ERS (9.40)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2003-06-15, 12:48:32 (80.138.21.194)
Has anyone used the product inside a cd/dvd player? I'm wondering about the effectiveness used inside a component. Thanks Alan Maher .......
40: RE: I saw a picture once with it open. There is not much to mod. They had put a QR8 where the connection is. (9.35)
Posted by stator_99@yahoo.com on 2009-04-07, 16:48:49 (76.181.139.64)
OK Norm, thanks for the tip I will have to try the quartz disc. This week I took a 1" diameter X 3" long copper plumbing sleeve and slipped it over the 12 V DC power cord where it plugs into the RR-77 .......
41: Re: ERS Tweak Good Snake oil (9.24)
Posted by LvMyQuads on 2003-03-17, 17:51:33 (66.185.85.69)
Acouple of weeks ago I was browsing through the forum and came across this thread. Being a tweaker and must have first kind of guy, I found Allan at stillpoints and found someone who had an order comi .......
42: Some don't possess the level of hearing acuity that others do. (9.18)
Posted by Jack Seaton on 2004-01-20, 18:18:01 (67.227.133.136)
And, when they find that they don't, it becomes easier to say that the isolation device/tweak/etc. is bogus, rather than to admit that they may not be up to par. Just as your egg analogy, some can no .......
43: Re: Stillpoints ERS sheets - your experiences please (9.14)
Posted by Tromatic on 2004-01-12, 05:36:42 (216.99.209.139)
I've used it around cable ends, and as small sheilds around RCA jacks. Seems to have had a positive effect on digital IC's. Seems to work as advertised. Matthew Default Signature Line .......
44: Re: Man. link (8.99)
Posted by RandyTsuch on 2003-09-24, 11:45:36 (12.170.226.132)
Here's the manufacturer's web page on it. .......
45: Yes, RFI damping can also kill the treble (8.87)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-08-26, 11:04:03 (66.126.228.244)
if it is overdone. I've heard the effect with Stillpoints ERS cloth at a friend's house, and with All Clears (mini Power Wraps) on my ICs. In this case, the old adage that if a little is good, more is .......
46: Not much success (8.84)
Posted by cryotweaker on 2003-06-25, 07:32:11 (64.173.78.254)
I have had the most success using ERS on power conditioners, and power cords. I have had some success using it on interconnects, crossovers, and inside my DVD player. If you are not having any success .......
47: have had exerience (8.83)
Posted by unclestu on 2013-06-21, 20:53:15 (74.87.55.18)
with Rega Planets and Esoteric cd players ($10K model). Installed ERS (shielding material) on both units and sound was severely rolled off. Esoteric had just a small ceramic cap and resistor on output .......
48: ERS fabric: grounding (8.82)
Posted by mike1127 on 2017-03-24, 16:04:53 (75.140.93.30)
I've known about Stillpoints ERS fabric for a while, the woven "paper" or "fabric" made of randomly oriented carbon fibers. I've tried applying strips of it to cables, or use strips of it around the r .......
49: Re: Stillpoints ERS paper- Worthwhile or worthless tweak? (8.79)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2004-03-10, 11:46:03 (207.173.146.124)
It's one of the best "band-aid" tweaks I've come across for RFI. A low-RFI digital system is better, but this is the best alternative if your rig generates enough RFI to neuter the music... ::: TOPIC: .......
50: skillful use of ERS paper (8.73)
Posted by mike1127 on 2010-07-31, 19:25:33 (75.50.171.163)
Wondering if I could get comments on skillful use of ERS paper. The advice I have received so far is: - use it judiciously. - in spite of the fact that Stillpoints says it doesn't need grounding, gro .......
51: RE: carbon fiber (8.71)
Posted by unclestu on 2011-01-28, 15:56:37 (72.253.179.5)
Carbon fiber is actually used in the ERS paper to serve as a ground plane. Check out the specs at the Stillpoints website. They actually publish the RF attenuation at various frequencies. It is quite .......
52: Indeed (8.69)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2008-11-10, 10:57:08 (63.16.56.238)
The older Rega players for example did have benefit. The newer ones did not seem to benefit much. Unfortunately I did not have time to really analyze the circuit, other than a cursory glance. I do rem .......
53: My initial impression/experience of the Stillpoints ERS... (8.69)
Posted by cdc on 2004-01-15, 00:53:06 (67.123.84.43)
First let me say that I am a hooked tweakaholic. Almost everything that I have researched and tried has immediately produced some sort of effect whether the result of the tweak was positive (in most c .......
54: where to buy Stillpoints ERS paper in tape form? (8.52)
Posted by pburke on 2005-04-12, 13:16:54 (144.92.40.31)
easy to find vendors for the large sheets, but I know they make a 1" tape version (great for wrapping power cords), and that's what I am looking for, however, I can only locate sheets and adhesive-bac .......
55: where to buy Stillpoints ERS paper in tape form? (8.47)
Posted by pburke on 2005-04-12, 13:16:54 (144.92.40.31)
easy to find vendors for the large sheets, but I know they make a 1" tape version (great for wrapping power cords), and that's what I am looking for, however, I can only locate sheets and adhesive-bac .......
56: Re: any good RF blocker' recipes out there? (8.47)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-07-04, 15:39:15 (209.240.198.63)
Have you thought about encircling your speaker terminals with Stillpoints ERS? I use a 1/2" thick bullseye that has a noticable effect on my speaker clarity. Very highly recommended for RF/EMI suppres .......
57: Re: StillPoints ERS (8.34)
Posted by bluenose on 2003-03-05, 06:59:07 (142.177.12.1)
Hi, Pftaylor. How did you treat your speakers? Do you just lay a piece on the bass cabinet of your ML's? I have newforms and I just assumed I would lay a piece on the cabinet. Perhaps, I'm supposed to .......
58: Re: My initial impression/experience of the Stillpoints ERS... (8.33)
Posted by -Allan S on 2004-01-15, 06:49:16 (24.156.66.139)
Your results are very similar to mine. I have tried small pieces on power cords, speaker drivers , sitting on and under equipment etc. Even my wife who has much more sensitive hearing (to music) hears .......
59: Improving the A/C at the Breaker Box (8.32)
Posted by David Pritchard on 2009-08-30, 18:36:51 (75.211.180.101)
I run my audio system ( Marantz SA11S1 SaCd player-Art Audio PX-25 6 watt amp-to horn speakers. The SaCd player and the amp are plugged in to a PS Audio Premier Power Regenerator. This has an output d .......
60: Re: Stillpoints cloth discussion ? (8.08)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2007-05-02, 17:04:36 (63.16.28.239)
Hold up the ERS to a strong light: you will see a mish mash of cut fibers running randomly throughout the paper. This is supposedly nickel plated carbon fibers acting as an antenna for RF frequencies. .......
61: REVIEW: Stillpoints ERS Accessory (8.00)
Posted by Jon L on 2004-09-30, 14:53:42 (162.119.232.102)
Model: ERS Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $20-30 Description: EMI/RFI absorber/diffusor Manufacturer URL: Stillpoints Manufacturer URL: Stillpoints Review by Jon L ( .......
62: Re: Jitter-reducing tweaks? (7.91)
Posted by Tuckers on 2003-03-28, 22:49:24 (66.167.201.13)
I have finally found a use for the ERS sheets I got at CES. The ERS sheet is a special fabric that is designed to absorb RFI. I did not like the stuff as whole sheet put on top of various components. .......
63: RE: ERS (7.90)
Posted by rick_m on 2008-11-10, 11:51:49 (64.13.14.96)
Oh, I thought that Stillpoints was the manufacturer. If they aren't, do you know who is? I'll probably give them a call. In reading their specs, I noticed that the material can cause intermod. That m .......
64: Re: Copper Plates or Copper Paint? (7.50)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2007-04-29, 13:02:27 (63.16.86.102)
What exactly are you trying to do? Is the component emitting EMI/RFI which you are trying to reduce, or are you simply trying to reduce the amount of EMI/RFI produced from the circuit itself? You can .......
65: Re: StillPoints ERS (7.50)
Posted by pftaylor on 2003-03-05, 03:45:14 (65.35.149.113)
Originally, I cut the sheet(it really looks like a 100lb thick perforated piece of cloth with a piece of grey paper inside)into quarters. For the power cords, I will cut into eighths and tape around .......
66: RF absorption. (7.45)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2007-05-02, 09:19:11 (71.131.187.236)
Radio waves travel through space the same way as light waves/particles. When they encounter solid objects, they either pass through with some deflection, bounce off, or are absorbed. Good insulators a .......
67: Re: Stillpoints ERS paper- Worthwhile or worthless tweak? (7.43)
Posted by Deon G on 2004-03-11, 08:21:50 (62.210.124.242)
I bought 2 sheets and tried it on and under my Naim CDX2 CD player, on and around the transformers on my SET tube amplifier, and on and under my Shunyata Hydra 8. Made no difference that I could detec .......
68: yes.... (7.42)
Posted by tonemaniac on 2004-01-13, 06:17:58 (216.223.197.41)
I purchased a roll of 4 inch wide pressure adhesive ERS fro Stillpoints. The first thing I did was take one length of the 4" and stick it to the inside of the top cover of the Spectron, at the rear of .......
69: Re: StillPoints ERS (7.38)
Posted by AudioBuff on 2003-03-07, 07:29:05 (67.28.24.80)
Try this on speakers. Place a small patch near the speaker binding posts. If you can cut holes to fit the binding posts through, even better. Also, try some on your circuit panel, and a small patch ta .......
70: Re: Stealth covering (7.32)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2005-07-15, 13:44:18 (63.16.2.207)
is ERS paper. It is a paper sandwich with a carbon fiber mesh in the center. Impregnated in the paper are shards of what is claimed to be nickel plated carbon fiber which act as antenna and whatever R .......
71: EMI Shielding Material?? (7.17)
Posted by IPY on 2003-09-12, 14:56:20 (203.51.65.44)
Hi, Does anyone know if the following specs for the EMI Shielding Material I found in a local electronic store is similar to the "Stillpoints ERS Cloth" for audio application? technical specification; .......
72: had a lot of it from Stillpoints..... (7.16)
Posted by tonemaniac on 2007-08-03, 06:35:53 (216.223.210.74)
I was listening late into the night.... I have to say this is incredibly powerful and almost like getting a new set of components... at first the sound seems a bit leaner... then you realize that ther .......
73: Re: Great minds.... (7.16)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-06-20, 01:47:53 (209.240.198.63)
Then you haven`t tried BPT`s new L-9 Litz PC, one hellova good power cord. But I made it great with the addition of a 20 amp IEC twin Bybee adapter. You get a quiet background with litz pc, twin Bybee .......
74: I've heard good things about them, but you can make these cheaper. (7.09)
Posted by cryotweaker on 2004-01-19, 08:44:48 (64.173.78.254)
The "recipe below is for a sleeve that can fit over an interconnect. You may also modify the recipe to make a sleeve that covers power cords. These do a tremendous job of blocking EMI and a good job o .......
75: A compromised design, IMHO. (7.06)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-05-01, 14:08:41 (64.171.6.14)
No matter how effective the ferrite compounds inside the "suppressing elements" may be, they are limited to the elements themselves. The cable sections between the elements and the connectors are free .......
76: Re: Second opinion is coming on Cryo Treatment ... (6.55)
Posted by shuang on 2004-10-24, 07:26:22 (24.156.163.252)
Since I am using the Toshiba as a transport only, I didn't bother with the OpAmp change or Swenson-like mods. BTW: The following other mods: - replaced the captive power cord with a cryoed ACME silver .......
77: Re: thoughts on ce775 tweaks (6.45)
Posted by Jack Seaton on 2004-01-14, 19:24:17 (205.187.135.231)
Install Cardas RCA's, install an IEC Jack, place blu-tack on the crystal, place sound deadening material in the void areas, use ERS on the I.C.'s, etc. You could go further, but that's a nice start. I .......
78: Re: Stillpoints ERS sheets - your experiences please (6.39)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2004-01-11, 23:03:28 (80.138.53.46)
I have has good and bad experiences with the product. It's a magnetic material so it's important that you balance the field at both ends of the signal. Best applications: 1. Wrap around tordial trans .......
79: RFI removal (6.32)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-03-30, 14:47:48 (66.126.229.164)
You should address the primary sources under your control. Turn OFF any video-related gear near your system, even if not connected. Note that this means unplugging, as much of this stuff remains live .......
80: Re: audio quality step down transformer?? (6.28)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2006-12-15, 11:21:00 (87.165.175.28)
ks I use a step up/down in my set up. In my opinion there is no "audio quality" step transformer, but one can be created. In my set up I use a 30A model to step 230v down to 115v. The transformer went .......
81: Re: New Stilpoints tweak available soon (6.15)
Posted by routlaw on 2003-02-12, 06:18:14 (65.124.28.86)
I picked up a dealer package from Stillpoints at CES and finally just this past weekend had a chance to start using the ERS cloth on my Sony 9000 ES. I am still in the early stages here but have to sa .......
82: Damping versus reflecting (6.15)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-12-26, 08:26:40 (66.120.163.18)
You are correct that segments of the AC power feed act as resonators. They can do so because of the (RF) impedance changes at the ends of the segments, such as the breaker panel and the outlet. The sa .......
83: This works (6.13)
Posted by MLKIII on 2010-09-01, 08:36:24 (74.177.189.222)
Quoting from the original post - "This is so freakin good it's scary in that instrument solidity in the soundfield is firmly planted" I was trolling the posts on foq specifically to see if anyone woul .......
84: Review the Shakti site. (6.00)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2007-11-28, 16:48:23 (70.231.146.200)
"The SHAKTI Electromagnetic Stabilizer (aka "the Stone") has three internal trap circuits (Microwave, RF and Electric Field) to absorb the broadest spectrum of EMI." Absorption in this case means diss .......
85: RE: Best alternative to Stillpoints? (5.75)
Posted by JBryan on 2012-05-09, 05:42:46 (68.34.1.192)
They are nice..and expensive. There's also a possibility that they might not work as well as hoped. You could always make your own ball bearing isolators and see if there's an improvement. I mounted a .......
86: StillPoints ERS (5.57)
Posted by pftaylor on 2003-03-03, 07:57:33 (65.35.149.113)
Very early impression is similar to many other tweaks - you must play around with it for a while to improve the sound. Nothing overly dramatic but certainly a step in the right direction. Right out of .......
87: Re: more dvd tweak questions (5.54)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2003-12-31, 00:38:52 (80.138.35.35)
What type of dvd player do you own? I design mods for several different models. Do you know how to design circuit boards for component add-on's? 47uf can be handled a couple ways. You could do a part .......
88: Re: Memory Foam for isolation (5.42)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2007-02-20, 14:23:34 (91.7.3.25)
Foam is good to damp metal ringing. Maybe what you might want to try is an aluminum top panel. The under side of the aluminum sheet could be covered with Stillpoints ERS to absorb a little RFI / EMI. .......
89: Recommend isolating power amp and digital source. (5.15)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-01-28, 08:58:48 (66.123.169.250)
I don't have experience with your specific equipment, but with my Wadia and InnerSound ESL-300, the sound is much better if these are on separate dedicated lines. Keep in mind that the power supplies .......
90: Re: Power Cord Grounds (5.07)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2003-10-10, 11:27:30 (80.138.39.95)
Each component is designed differently. Safety will depend on the incoming ac. In the case of unbalanced ac (120v / 0v) the neutral acts as a ground in a non-grounded application. In the case of balan .......
91: Re: ERS Tweak (5.01)
Posted by bluenose on 2003-03-11, 04:57:43 (142.177.108.44)
These things work. And they are fun to play with. You can cut them to size. They can be very potent. I cut pieces and taped them over the speaker lug nuts on the newforms. I have them on the pre's pow .......
92: RE: Well, maybe YBA HAD something when they were packing their transistor cans... (4.98)
Posted by unclestu on 2011-03-23, 12:34:43 (72.253.179.5)
Diamonds have no real useful piezo qualities. That being said, the EMI/RFI absorbing pape, ERS, utilized graphite shards coated with nickel to absorb EMI/RFI ( aborption at various frequencies can be .......
93: Re: Behringer A500 power supply mods (4.86)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2005-11-17, 00:19:07 (84.172.230.97)
Don't waste your time beefing up the el caps. Try shielding the transformer and replacing the stock feet. I did a few things inside my Crown amps. 1. I isolated the transformer from the chassis. This .......
94: Could be the speaker cables or the power cords. (4.79)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2006-02-12, 09:28:48 (71.132.8.202)
RF can get into your amps through any of the ports, and, once inside, it goes wherever stray capacitances and inductances send it. Any nonlinear elements will rectify it and extract the audio band sig .......
95: Overly bright treble and too much detail. (4.65)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-07-27, 16:38:16 (66.120.163.90)
Zero-order step: be sure your speakers' tweeter output is not too high for your room. Speakers are voiced for 'average' rooms and yours may have less absorption than what the speaker designer thought .......
96: RE: Gutwire Perfect Ground Cable (4.61)
Posted by Greg Cz on 2017-08-15, 06:34:25 (68.40.48.53)
Audio tweaks are a strange phenomenon. One person's success is another's failure, condemned as an item arriving directly from a UFO that landed in Roswell. I decided to give the ground cable a try. T .......
97: a quck into before the details (4.58)
Posted by tonemaniac on 2003-08-29, 09:13:28 (216.223.210.74)
Like everything on the market, the MusicianII has design compromises. No blame, no shame. The object is to survive financially so corners must be cut. What we'll do here is square some of those corner .......
98: Tweaking new preamp (4.52)
Posted by carcass93 on 2012-11-05, 12:03:04 (129.33.19.254)
Over the weekend, I applied the following tweaks to my new preamp. Since pretty much all of them I was already familiar with from experience with other components, there are no big surprises. The crys .......
99: Reversible tweak to Counterpoint SA-7.1 (4.42)
Posted by jacky on 2005-06-08, 19:20:38 (24.43.1.138)
Here is my tweak to my Counterpoint SA7.1 preamplifier. If you have the same preamp, I encourage pyou to do the same and tell me what you think. It is a reversible tweak. So, if you do not find the s .......
100: The carbon damps RF resonances on the power cords. (4.37)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2007-05-30, 16:43:28 (71.131.197.3)
It is essentially the same technique used to make stealth aircraft. Electromagnetic waves are reflected by good conductors, such as the aluminum plate in your project or aircraft skin. If the waves en .......
101: Re: Music hall cd25 mods (4.13)
Posted by StevenACNJ on 2004-08-31, 02:48:15 (205.188.116.9)
I have done extensive mods to my player: 1. Furutech Rhodeum IEC inlet with .47uf 600V Auricap across L & N (VH Audio) 2. 2 new small Bybees on L & N for AC filtering (VH Audio) 3. Audiocom Super Cloc .......
102: The "miles of wire" fallacy. (4.02)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-12-28, 09:42:12 (71.131.203.89)
Every connection point in the AC supply represents an impedance mis-match. RF on the AC wiring is reflected by impedance mis-matches. Power cords are RF resonators because they are terminated by mis-m .......
103: Here is how I modded the Powervars (3.78)
Posted by cdc on 2004-02-01, 22:50:00 (67.123.84.43)
After cleaning the contacts on the recepticle and powercord of the Powervar I inserted one into my system. Plugged it straight into the wall outlet. Tried just the pre-amp. Tried just the DAC, just th .......
104: REVIEW: EVS - Electronic Visionary Systems Ground Enhancer Accessory (3.29)
Posted by Adriel on 2011-05-16, 16:40:34 (68.7.197.10)
Model: Ground Enhancer Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $30.00 Description: Ground-enhancement tweak Manufacturer URL: EVS - Electronic Visionary Systems Review by Adriel on .......
105: Re: Frank (2.50)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2005-06-09, 00:01:33 (84.162.66.111)
David I do understand your problem. I also experienced problems when using capacitors to shunt to earth. Jon's filter design is really designed for unbalanced 120v ac. I find placing the caps across t .......
Found 8 records in Vinyl Asylum.
1: Re: John Fuller Phono MkIV (17.22)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2005-02-03, 06:28:00 (24.63.3.223)
>>There's these little devices you can put around the phono leads that mostly gets rid of the problem - can't remember what they're called, but they're used with computer cabling sometimes You're prob .......
2: RE: My turntable picks up Catholic radio (17.22)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2008-04-22, 07:37:43 (170.202.22.1)
Some phono stages are just more susceptible to radio frequency interference than others. I used to live in Needham, MA., a town that was infamous for being RFI hell since it was home to 3 or 4 radio a .......
3: Re: Unshielded speakers and cartridges. Is it easy to shield an unshielded speaker? (16.28)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2005-09-20, 13:43:48 (63.16.76.233)
In my system, anything digital simply being on creates RF emmission which can be heard in an analog stage. I am a strong believer in the use of the ERS paper to shield all digital gear. (www.stillpoin .......
4: Try unplugging other components? (11.19)
Posted by SmokeTest on 2003-06-08, 23:59:30 (67.73.3.64)
I have the Ph-1, early version. It hums at higher volumes. My dealer clued me in that other components, esp. CD players,can put out electronic smog. Turning off the CD player helped, unplugging it hel .......
5: Re: Ohhhhhhhhhhh Boy! I just bought a phono preamp, my first with the help of a lot of fine people here! (10.85)
Posted by Kenny B on 2004-12-03, 17:01:17 (24.16.48.17)
Congratulations! The Xono was a great choice. I also have an Xono with hybrid cosmetics. I purchased mine from Audio-Video Logic as well. Note that the first time you fire up the Xono, it might not so .......
6: Re: My turntable/phono stage picks up the Yankee radio station! (10.65)
Posted by Screaming Eagle on 2003-06-01, 10:02:23 (162.83.132.125)
csig... very comprehensive link. i also have a similar problem, and have borrowed the Stillpoints ERS Cloth from a dealer / friend. apparently, this cloth (very inexpensive @ $20) contains micro fiber .......
7: RE: Interesting (10.29)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2007-07-30, 11:42:08 (63.16.8.115)
!. The play in the motor/bearings, being side to side with the belt tension, now will have the platter movement rocking in the direction of the arm. It may not cause as much side to side deflection bu .......
8: RE: Speaking of Kenwoods (8.51)
Posted by Dave Garretson on 2014-01-20, 07:51:51 (96.248.99.69)
The combined weight of the TT Weights copper mat plus the Stillpoints LPI record weight is still a couple of lbs. shy of an original L-O7D periphery ring plus L-07D stabilizer weight. Indeed the beari .......
Found 1 records in Video Asylum.
1: Re: Plasma AC Noise (14.16)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2005-12-24, 14:54:42 (84.172.211.191)
I'm familar with this problem. I solved the problem by using a heavily shielded power cord wrapped in Stillpoints ERS. Alan .......
Found 1 records in Bottlehead Forum.
1: I have a different approach (7.76)
Posted by pburke on 2004-08-03, 13:17:27 (144.92.40.31)
that copper tape is pretty expensive - probably why I never bought a roll. However, a few weeks ago when I sourced parts from Michael Percy for a CD transport mod, I just had $20 laying around that wa .......
Found 1 records in MagneQuest/Peerless Forum.
1: anyone have experience with (12.57)
Posted by mqracing on 2005-11-16, 19:46:51 (151.197.124.169)
Stillpoints ERS Cloth? How did you use it? What (if any) benefits did you hear or measure or divine? curious, msl .......
Found 8 records in Power Forum.
1: Stillpoints ERS and HCA-2: where to place the stuff? (13.82)
Posted by Pip on 2004-01-24, 11:17:11 (216.161.151.194)
Where are the best locations for applying the ERS sheets within the HCA-2? .......
2: Could Stillpoints ERS sheets be used? (13.82)
Posted by howard on 2007-11-17, 01:43:06 (69.62.145.34)
nt .......
3: Re: Stillpoints ERS and HCA-2: where to place the stuff? (11.85)
Posted by Audionut98 on 2004-03-23, 14:20:43 (81.251.172.233)
Its a question that I would like to know as well. It will be interesting to hear from those who have tried it out. .......
4: To Paul MC and all HCA-2/PCA-2 owners -- Removal of bolt and hold-down plate from toroidal transformer (11.39)
Posted by OB Ron on 2004-01-06, 00:46:09 (68.107.12.11)
Dear Paul McGowan, Back on September 9th, 2003, with regard to Fiddler's suggestion: "Remove the bolt from the center of the big toroidal transformer in the HCA-2, along with the top plate that mates .......
5: Further improvement of HCA-2 transformer (7.28)
Posted by OB Ron on 2004-01-17, 15:32:18 (68.107.12.11)
Dear Paul and All, Following the line of thought that ferro-magnetic materials near the toroidal transformer in an HCA-2/PCA-2 degrades sonic performance, and seeing that the bottom half of the enclos .......
6: Re: Dedicated line/Power Port query (6.05)
Posted by OB Ron on 2004-01-17, 16:14:53 (68.107.12.11)
Hello Paul Curtis, I've found having a separated dedicated line & circuit-breaker for each of my two main components, a DAC and power-amp, to be very beneficial. It has also surprised me that I can be .......
7: PS Audio HCA-2 & Stillpoints ERS material (5.70)
Posted by OB Ron on 2004-01-24, 22:57:56 (68.107.12.11)
Pip, Your welcome. I hope I'm being of some help to some people. I've received a lot of benefit from suggestions and information on Audio Asylum, so I'm trying to make a contribution and pass along th .......
8: Re: PS Audio HCA-2 & Stillpoints ERS material (5.22)
Posted by Pip on 2004-01-25, 18:15:25 (216.161.149.12)
OB Ron, Thanks for all the pointers and being so thorough -- this is truly helpful. For now, I'm listening to the HCA-2 after the bolt-removal tweak. What did i find? Like you said in one of your post .......
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