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April 9, 2015, 11:22 PM #251
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Thanks Le Roy!
It does not appear that there is any current limitation with the Mainz D8 from what you described. I believe they say the same on the Ansuz website. One nice thing about the Audience AR6-TSS is that it has surge protection. I guess you are getting that with your Torus as the Mainz D8 does not appear to have it. I would have to get something like a Ditek whole house surge protector if I decided on the Mainz D8. But it would probably be a good idea to have that anyway. I'll have to see if I can borrow a Mainz D8 for an audition to see how it stacks up compared to the Audience.
All the best,
Ken
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April 10, 2015, 01:21 AM #252
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Hi AS,
Probably this is my first post here
I recently got the D8 from local dealer, and i must say it has synergy with my current ansuz power cord loom.
Previously i used small IS torus to feed my sources and pre, and another line to feed my power ( directly to the wall) to feed my raidho D1. With the mainz D8 in place, i dump everything to the box, and i got nothing in my 2nd line at the moment. I would say, i like the synergy compare to my previous setup. Though i kinda feel i may lost the finesse certain tones compare to previous, but it brought up the ansuz characteristics into higher level. I guess if you like ansuz character, this is something that you shouldn't be missed.
Jesse
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April 10, 2015, 05:03 AM #253
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Hi Jesse and welcome to AS.
For sure a very nice place.
My next upgrade will be the D8, but it might takes some months yet.
Can anyone tell me if the D8 use the darkz for footers?
Looks like there is maybe 1 "ring" underneath it.
The best must of course be to put the Diamond darkz under it.
But maybe I for the start can live with just the D8 as it is?Buch
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April 10, 2015, 12:51 PM #254
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Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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April 10, 2015, 12:58 PM #255
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Buch, yes the Mainz D8 is designed to have the darkz footers underneath. Once your system is set and contemplate not more changes it is nice to add. Having the darkz footers underneath can present cable management problems if you think you will be adding / subtracting power cords. It is a balancing act with the weight of the PC's on the back of the Mainz D8 and the footers underneath. It is a nice final tweak.
Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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April 10, 2015, 07:31 PM #256
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April 10, 2015, 08:45 PM #257
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April 10, 2015, 09:07 PM #258
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Bruce, I have a makeshift grounding connection between the two Mainz D8 units. Ansuz makes a grounding connector for the two Mainz D8 and I will be acquiring this with my next order for misc items.
I have not, as of yet, grounded the preamp. I will be back to Chicago for the season starting in late May. The 700 series system and second Mainz D8 was installed by David's guys in early February and I've only been back twice to hear it. I'm looking forward to summer!Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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April 10, 2015, 10:08 PM #259
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Hi Le Roy,
How are things coming along with your new Austin system? Have you started the break-in process for the 520 and the D3's?
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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April 10, 2015, 11:36 PM #260
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Hi Ken, thanks for asking. I've been running the system 24/7 all this week trying to hasten the break in process. So after tonite I will be rolling over 100 hours on the Soulution 520 and the D3's. I think by now the 520 is well on its way. The D3's for the first couple of days seemed like the bass was understated in my 11.5 x 16 listening room. The woofers seem very tight on bass heavy tracks. Maybe that will change as things run in.
The D3 has same tweeter as the D2's I formerly had in the same room, but as of now the treble seems a bit brighter at this stage.
But one thing I've learned after breaking in two pairs of Raidhos is that the jury doesn't really come back for the first 300-400 hours or maybe more.
I have an Ansuz Diamond PC leading into the Mainz D8 and a Diamond PC leading to the preamp. Everything else is Ansuz Ceramic loom here in Austin. I also have one Sparkz Tesla coil pluged into the wall and two more plugged into the back of the Mainz
But I'm loving what I'm hearing so far. I know it will only get better. I'm so glad that I finally listened to the counsel of going to the Soulution separates with Raidho loudspeakers. They are some match.Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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April 13, 2015, 10:21 AM #261
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Buch,
Hope you enjoy your new coming mainz D8 acquisition, as i like it down here.
I did not try with/without Darkz comparison, can't comment on that in particularly. I have spare Darkz Alu when i got the D8, so i equipped them straight away.
But i believe it should be make a difference if the system sensitive enough. I have another benefit where i could laid cable down beneath the D8 once it's elevated by the Darkz
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April 15, 2015, 01:17 AM #262
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Im just got the D8 too and I also wondering how much improve when used Darkz with D8. According my dealer he said should try darkz on power distribution.. Its great improvement compare to the rest of the system.
Is there anyone try the new Ansuz usb cable yet?
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April 15, 2015, 05:35 AM #263
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If you check out show photos where Ansuz, Raidho or Aavik are using the D8 you will nearly always see additional Darkz Diamond decouplers sited underneath it.
Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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April 17, 2015, 02:21 PM #264
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in the end I went for the "savings" or Cermic 2m and mainz D8. I will receive next week. I will let you know the results! With the money saved I thought to accumulate and then enter the house Raidho D1 or C 2.1. The room is 3,30x4,10 ...
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April 18, 2015, 06:33 PM #265
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Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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May 8, 2015, 02:23 PM #266
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Finally arrived Mainz d8 and cable 2m Ceramic. The qualitative leap is really great is the transparency in the soundstage, everything seems in perfect balance with no nervousness. For now it will take less than 10 hours of operation. It will take a break of 300 hours? but I would say that I am satisfied. I should also assess whether they are still effective sticks akiko and kemp and sr qa or no longer needed. Thanks again for the advice received in the thread and in pvt.
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May 8, 2015, 08:17 PM #267
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I also just got a mainzd8 and 2 ceramic power cords. I did add 1 more thing. The Aavik U300. First using a ceramic pc I plugged the Aavik into the wall. Nice.. Actually real nice. Then I plugged in the Mainzd8 with another ceramic power cord into the other 1/2 of the duplex. Wow what a difference. Then I added the Aavik to the Mainz. Holy cr@p. Each time the sound was more natural. That said today is day is day 6 and I'm noticing the bass started increasing at day 4. The bass has seemed to level off but I'm not 100% sure. I was told the Aavik had 700 hrs on it (the one used at Axpona). The mainzd8 was Lars demo unit so it should be broken in. The 2 ceramic pc's were Nextlevel's demo and are fully broken in. I'm a little perplexed as to the increase of bass/lows.
Holydio I have D2's. My room is 3M X 7.5M with the speakers on the long wall. For your room I would recommend the D1's if placed on the long wall and the C2.1's if placed on the short wall (well I would consider pre owned D2's because the D2's can work with either placement). Honestly after owning the D1's then the D2's they really take a minimum of 550 hrs to settle down (something to consider).George
Aavik U300 - Borresen 03 with optional Supreme D-TC feet - Naim unitiserve 2tb - Ansuz DTC digital cable with power box - Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC with 1 Ansuz Supreme D-TC and 1 Ceramic V2 power cords - Ansuz Ceramic V2 speaker cables - Ansus X Ethernet - pARTicular Novus full suspension rack.
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May 8, 2015, 11:30 PM #268
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Hey George, congratulations on the Aavik Integrated. I bet it sounds fabulous with the Ansuz PC's and Mainz D8!
Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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May 9, 2015, 07:55 PM #269
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Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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May 9, 2015, 07:57 PM #270Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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June 28, 2015, 07:12 PM #272
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June 28, 2015, 07:16 PM #273
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June 28, 2015, 07:22 PM #274
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I'm waiting for the end of the burn-in. In a few days I will give my impressions :-)
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July 10, 2015, 02:36 PM #275
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USB cable respects tradition Ansuz. Very deep organic and harmonically rich. It is slightly preferable to the excellent kimber 2436ag, which is more open but slightly flatter and aseptic. As with all cables Ansuz play very well connected soon, then there is a long and tedious period of burn-in and then return to the initial feelings. I currently have the entire system wired Ansuz C / D. Satisfied.
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July 10, 2015, 02:41 PM #276Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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July 25, 2015, 03:56 PM #277
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Has anyone got round to hearing the X-series cables yet? I've long been pondering some Ansuz speaker cables (probably P but always on the lookout for anything used as I find myself financially embarrassed yet time rich these days). Reading back on this thread I'm cursing myself slightly for not trying Ansuz earlier, particularly from the power point of view.
I have Raidho C-1.1s, Devialet D200 & Melco N1A.
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July 25, 2015, 10:12 PM #278
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While the synergy between Raidho is Ansuz is to be expected, I wasn't quite prepared for the impact an Ansuz power cord has on a Devialet. Interestingly the Devialet seemed less sensitive to speaker and interconnect cables. I don't know what speaker cables you are running at the moment but based on my experience, I'd recommend a focus on power supply first.
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July 26, 2015, 04:09 AM #279
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Thanks Kiwi. I have separate mains spurs, Furutech GTX-D US sockets, Entreq Challenger 3V power cord on the Devialet. I'm thinking of trying a distribution box as I think this could make a decent improvement. One issue I have is that each mains spur only has a double socket on the end so I can't put other devices on the same spur such as my Entreq Cleanus filter. The joys of star earthing are beccoming more apparent to me. I could just hook up another socket on the same spur of course which would be a lot cheaper but it's not quite star earthing.
The question is how much benefit would moving to the Ansuz solution bring? Is the Mainz distribution box significantly better than any other? The Entreq distribution boxes at least come with an attached power cord which I could match to the Challenger 3V I already have. I believe they're relatively simple devices with Furutech GTX-D and star earthing. I guess the Mainz isn't packing much in the way of electronics either?
For speaker cables I have Audiovector Avantgarde cables which I used with my previous Audiovector speakers. I realise with the Devialet's 'vanishingly low' output impedance that speaker cables make less difference but there are still significant differences I hear. I've tried a variety of cables in the past from Nordost (up to Heimdall 2 which I really liked), Transparent Audio, Entreq, and I keep coming back to the ones I have.
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July 26, 2015, 05:25 PM #280
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Ansuz is a sister company of Raidho. Great synergy between their products. Earlier in the year I broke a prong off one of the spades on my Ceramic speaker cable connecting it to the amp. Clearly it was my fault in being careless. I mentioned it in passing to my dealer David Baskin of Design Audio in Texas. Within a month or so on my front door step is new brand new set of identical speaker cables from Ansuz. No cost whatsoever to me.
Yes their products are not cheap; but kudos to dealers like David and Ansuz for taking care of their customers!Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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August 26, 2015, 10:47 AM #281
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Before Ansuz did anyone use any hi-end AudioQuest cables? I was curios for a comparison.
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August 26, 2015, 11:53 AM #282
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I have reading and enjoying the original threat and most replies. I have been a follower of Lars and Michel products. I agree, they are great. I still keep the Raidho D3 V2.
I have also tried the following Anzus products: Darkz D, Sparkz, Mainz D, Signalz D, and Speakz D. My personal experience and opinion is that the Darkz D and Sparkz are hard to beat. I've compared them with to many decouplers, feet, isolator, etc and still have them in my system. Dark D are hard to beat with components whose weight is between 5-20 KG. For heavier components I prefer Stabilian.
Regarding the line of cables.... and please consider that these comments are only related for the D version since I haven't tried any other model: I agree with someone's comments that they beat many out there such as Odin, however, when compared to Echole Omnia or Orius, they are second in most aspects. The Echole Omnia and Orius cables are the most coherent, organic, neutral and limitless (dynamics, frequency range, speed, etc) to any other cable line I have had in my system. I don't know what Kerem and his team have done but it is worth to compare them for any other cable. Please don't take my word as fact but If you have the chance to audition and compare them in your system, don't hesitate. I doesn't matter if you are and Odin, Transparent, MIT, Siltech, etc. follower. Your jaws may drop as mine did.
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October 2, 2015, 12:28 AM #283
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Hello ALL, I'm new here just registered & have couple questions regarding Ansuz power cables & the SparkzTC as I'm planning to upgrade my cables. These following questions might had been asked & answered or discussed before, my apologies to bring it up again.
1. From the reviews seems that the P Level interconnect & power cord are a little bit weak in bass, is it true? I did listen to the P XLR compared to Atlas Mavros, I felt that the bass was better w/ the Mavros with more impact & weight.
2. Since the SparkzTC is an active item, in my opinion there must be a lifetime of the components inside or the TC will last forever?
3. Is it OK to combine the TC with another conditioners or filters OR ONLY the SparkzTC in use for the whole system?
Thank you in advance.
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Dave S.
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October 2, 2015, 01:46 AM #284
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Hi Kiwi, I'm new here & have couple questions regarding Ansuz products. My apologies, maybe some of my questions were asked & discussed earlier by other members.
1. From your reviews, seems that the P grade of Ansuz (interconnect & power cable) are a little bit weak on bass, please comment. I had a chance to compare the P interconnect vs Atlas Mavros, and IMO the Mavros had more weight, punch & dynamic in bass.
2. For the SparkzTC:
- Is it OK to use the TC with another conditioners or filters in the same system? Or I must remove all other conditioners & filters from my system to get the best from the TC?
- Is it OK to use the TC with adapter? My power outlet is UK type but the TC available here is in US plug.
- Since the TC is an active equipment, does it have a life time i.e. maybe only last a year or something. Or theTC last forever without any need to replace the inside components?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Dave S.
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October 2, 2015, 06:41 AM #285
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Welcome to the forum Dave, thank you for joining.
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October 2, 2015, 08:53 AM #287
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Hi Dave - welcome to AS!
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October 2, 2015, 09:07 AM #288
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October 2, 2015, 11:38 AM #289
Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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October 2, 2015, 10:22 PM #290
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Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
Dave, I have a Mainz8 power distributor and 2 TCs in my system, one plugged into the Mainz and the other into the wall outlet that the Mainz in plugged into (dedicated 20A circuit). I've tried the TCs in various places and combination and that's what works best for me. I also have a PS Audio PP5 that I use for powering devices like my PC, LPS, etc. The Mainz has only my preamp and sources plugged in. The combination works fine and I keep the noisiest devices out of the Mainz.
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October 4, 2015, 05:10 PM #291
Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
Welcome to the forum Dave.
Happy to respond as follows.
1. I think Ansuz P is good for the money but there is no denying that as you move up the Ansuz range you get more detail, greater weight and simply more music.
2. I've not tried the Sparkz TC in other conditioners but I know of some who have tried and reported favorable results.
3. It is not recommended to use mains adapters. You can only lose by doing that. Best to chose a mains pin standard and use it consistently through the whole system.
4. I am not aware of any published lifespan for the product.
Cheers
RalphBorresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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October 5, 2015, 05:18 AM #292
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October 5, 2015, 05:25 AM #293
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Thank you Ralph for sharing. My whole system is using UK plug also my wall socket, but the TC available from the distributor here is in either US plug or Euro, that's why I have ti use adapter like the one sold by Hi-End Cable, UK. So are you saying that it's better to get the TC w/ UK plug? Please advise. Sorry about my English.
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October 5, 2015, 02:28 PM #294
Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
Your English is fine Dave.
I had a foreign posting to Indonesia long back and I'm aware that many residences use a mains AC plug which is the same as Europe so I'm assuming you changed the wall outlet to UK standard? I've had a look online at the adapter offered by Hi-End Cable (UK) and it looks to be of good quality so I think it should be fine for your needs.Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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October 5, 2015, 08:52 PM #295
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November 9, 2015, 04:37 PM #296
Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
ANSUZ ACOUSTICS TO LAUNCH NEW CABLES AT CES 2016
CES 2016, Las Vegas - January 6-9 2016, will see the formal launch [some product may be shown earlier] of the new flagship cable range - Diamond TC.
As the name suggests the new speaker and mains cables will include active TC technology, said to surpass the already lofty achievements of Ansuz Diamond Series [Ansuz - D]
Pricing to be confirmed but as indicated elsewhere [US$]:
Mainz Diamond TC 2.0m $20,000.00 (Mainz Diamond 2.0m is $15,000.00)
Mainz Diamond TC 3.0m $25,000.00 (Mainz Diamond 3.0m is $20,000.00)
Speakz Diamond TC 3.0m $32,000.00 (Speakz Diamond 3.0m is $21,600.00)
Speakz Diamond TC 4.0m $40,000.00 (Speakz Diamond 4.0m is $27,200.00)
Darkz TA / Diamond per piece $860.00 (Darkz Diamond per piece $600.00)Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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November 9, 2015, 04:45 PM #297
Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
Wow.
Thanks for the info.Jock
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November 9, 2015, 10:47 PM #298
Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
Ralph, any word on the interconnects for the new Diamonds TC?
Do you see yourself getting a loom of the new Diamonds to test drive?Le Roy
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November 10, 2015, 07:35 AM #299
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Le Roy do you have the diamond tc's on order yet? I heard (from Rhett) Lars may be in town sometime this month.
George
Aavik U300 - Borresen 03 with optional Supreme D-TC feet - Naim unitiserve 2tb - Ansuz DTC digital cable with power box - Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC with 1 Ansuz Supreme D-TC and 1 Ceramic V2 power cords - Ansuz Ceramic V2 speaker cables - Ansus X Ethernet - pARTicular Novus full suspension rack.
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November 10, 2015, 09:35 AM #300
Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
Hi George, I really am quite content with the sound of the loom of Ansuz Diamond that I have now. I'm willing to bet that the sound of the Diamond TC is special. But at some point you have to decide is present contentment enough or do I peek over the fence just one more time
For now I think that I will plough my own furrow.Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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