Tuning / Tweaks Reviews
22 March 2024
In this review, I will compare the Silent Angel Bonn N8 Pro Ethernet Switch with the new Bonn NX Ethernet Switch, first on its own and then augmented by the Genesis GX Word Clock.
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15 February 2024
Network Acoustics tempus
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tempus is the most recent addition to the Network Acoustics portfolio, a precision ultra-low noise Ethernet Switch with dedicated hybrid power supply.
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31 January 2024
Ansuz PowerSwitch X-TC3 and D3
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The Ansuz X-TC3 and D3 PowerSwitches are hugely effective products with almost magical properties. But don't dismiss the Ansuz ethernet cables, especially the D2 with its active Tesla Coils, when powered by one of these PowerSwitches.
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1 August 2023
Ansuz Darkz Resonance Control
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As I wrote review after review of Audio Group Denmark products, Darkz Resonance Control footers were always involved in one way or another. As I quickly found, Darkz have a profound impact, leading to my using several sets in my two systems as well as in many other reviews since then. But so far, the info was scattered across various articles. To make the info more easily attainable, I decided to create a separate article.
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5 April 2023
Developed around the company's latest proprietary noise filtering technology, the muon Ethernet Filter is a passive system designed to filter out problematic electrical and radio frequency noise that would otherwise be delivered via the ethernet cable along with the data into the sensitive audio equipment.
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5 May 2022
Here is an in-depth review of the Ansuz Mainz8 D2 and Mainz8 D-TC Power Distributors, enhanced with an assortment of Ansuz Mainz D2 power cables and Darkz T2 and T2 Supreme Resonance Control Footers.
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13 February 2022
Ansuz Sparkz and Sortz
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Whether or not one is into tweaks or enhancers such as Ansuz Sortz and Sparkz, my tests have shown that there is simply no debate whether or not they work. Even the addition of a single Sparkz or Sortz in an otherwise standard setup already makes a large difference.
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25 July 2021
R.T.F.S. Stripe
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The Stripe is made from the same material as the Carreau but the added benefit of the Stripe segments is that they provide precise control over the exact balance between reflection and absorption while also enabling precise tuning of the bass behavior.
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15 March 2021
In this review, I will try the Ceiling Vanes in three different positions in two areas while applying the Carreau panel in a third area. If there's one thing that has become clear during my time with various R.T.F.S. products, it's that they have proven to be extremely effective. More effective than other foam or wool solutions that I have tried.
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20 November 2020
R.T.F.S. Sirrah – Part 2
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Not only will they work wonders in untreated rooms, but the SiRRAHs also provide substantial improvements in soundstaging, clarity and focus even in already well-balanced rooms.
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4 August 2020
R.T.F.S. SiRRAH – Part 1
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The smartly designed SiRRAH units have a twofold function, combining the advantages of a diffuser with those of a bass/midrange absorber. The panels are easy to fix to the wall and the improvements are substantial.
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10 June 2020
With solid, silver-plated connections up to 50 mm2 and 0 AWG Massive OFC internal conductors, large contact areas with pneumatic high contact pressure for the lowest possible impedance and a complete absence of undesired inductive parts, the Doepke DFS-2 offers uncompromised quality. At 600 euros, does it justify its cost? Read on to find out!
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14 June 2018
AcousticMatters
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Speaker- and listening seat positioning are the most important matters, but you can't achieve perfection without careful treatment of the room. This is where a specialized company such as AcousticMatters comes in.
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13 July 2017
Part 2 of the GiK review
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25 February 2017
Phono cartridges can make or break a turntable, but the headshell also has a not inconsiderable influence on the sound.
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28 January 2017
Hofa Diffusors
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These unassuming panels are way more effective than you would think!
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2 January 2015
In my main system I have always managed to avoid room treatment but for the Media Room it is a different story.
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23 May 2014
A remarkably effective tweak
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23 September 2013
Unassuming tweaks that really work
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12 June 2012
Gemstones and gold: not only are they a girl's best friend: starting now they're also a man's best friend!
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19 October 2010
These jumpers do a lot for the sound
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23 December 2009
Surely these silly little discs must be the craziest tweak ever. So I could not resist trying them for myself
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17 February 2009
Two very different filters, tested under identical circumstances
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16 December 2008
Two Record Cleaner models compared: the affordable Double Smart Matrix and topmodel Matrix Silent
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14 September 2008
When you think about it logically, its working cannot be explained. The effect is however too big to be discarded, I would argue that everybody can hear it. Mysterious? You bet.
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