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November 16, 2019, 08:52 AM #1151
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Speakers: Kroma Thais. Amplifier: Ypsilon Phaethon. Digital: LampizatOr Baltic 3, Lumin U1 Mini. Analog: MoFi Ultradeck, PS Audio Stellar Phono.
Other: Audio-Technica ART9XI, Ansuz, Vertere, Sablon Audio USB/Ethernet/DC, Paul Hynes, IsoAcoustic, UpTone EtherREGEN.
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November 16, 2019, 08:54 AM #1152
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Speakers: Kroma Thais. Amplifier: Ypsilon Phaethon. Digital: LampizatOr Baltic 3, Lumin U1 Mini. Analog: MoFi Ultradeck, PS Audio Stellar Phono.
Other: Audio-Technica ART9XI, Ansuz, Vertere, Sablon Audio USB/Ethernet/DC, Paul Hynes, IsoAcoustic, UpTone EtherREGEN.
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November 16, 2019, 09:03 AM #1153
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Shortly after getting my C2 power cord for the U300 I borrowed a D2 to compare. I already had the D-TC going from the wall to the Mainz D8 (the D8 was at the time the only power bar available). I thought the D2 was quite a step up. My gut reaction was it was so close to the D-TC why would anyone want a D-TC. Then Mike and Lars came to my local dealer to demo the first Mainz D-TC power bar. They started with the D8 and the X power cord to the wall. Then went up the line A2 - C2 - D2 then D-TC. I have to admit the D-TC was still much better than the D2. That's when they swapped out the D8 power bar for the D-TC.
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 16, 2019, 01:22 PM #1154
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Thank you. I must say I couldn't afford to get here at list price, so a voice of thanks to those who do.
Another question about the Mainz (what is the plural?). I will still have the D1 and am thinking about plugging it in to the D-TC as mention upthread. Is there a recommended outlet to use for that?
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November 16, 2019, 01:40 PM #1155
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The center outlet is where either the pre amp or integrated should be plugged in. The other outlets are for anything else. I'm assuming you're going to use the D-TC power cord to go from the wall to the Mainz power bar.
You will find with those D-TC products you will be able to play music even louder than before.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 16, 2019, 02:37 PM #1156
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Thanx George!
MikeMain system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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November 16, 2019, 03:10 PM #1157
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November 16, 2019, 06:07 PM #1158
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Well. I’m giving the PowerSwitch A2 a try over the X-TC. And along picked up 2 2M X Ethernet to replace some 2M Supras. Been running for 3 days and so far so good. Noise floor dropped again. Bass is a little tighter. Soundstage about the same. Very musical though. X Ethernet connected to the Naim Core and NDX2. Used Supra to Router.
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November 16, 2019, 08:24 PM #1159
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November 16, 2019, 08:58 PM #1160
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The Ansuz/Aavik/Børresen factory tour
by Dawid Grzyb / November 13, 2019
Well, here’s a great read for enthusiasts of Ansuz, Aavik and Borresen Acoustics products.
http://hifiknights.com/reviews/denmark/
Dawid Grzyb of Hi-Fi Knights does a sterling job with his factory tour report – even I think revealing things that competitors should not know, let alone see…..
We get to see inner details of several products including the new Ansuz Power Switch – Ansuz’s all-out assault to fix LAN’s and streaming. Want to know what a tesla coil looks like and what function it serves? R2R DAC? Read the review…..
Photo 1: Circuit boards of the Ansuz PowerSwitch, DTC Supreme version, an Ethernet Switch with PSU for active TOTL Ansuz Acoustics digital cables. Ansuz’s research showed the internet is a ‘noisy’ place. All those coils you see are there to suppress noise – the enemy of hi fidelity audio and a key reason why streaming is often inferior in sound quality to local NAS playback of digital files or local physical media such as CD.
What’s really impressive and quite an eye opener for me is just how much work is done in-house. Even the laser engraving of Ansuz plug enclosures is done in-house. Further, Borresen make their own capacitors and coils for loudspeaker cross-over circuits in addition to design and assembly of their patented loudspeaker drivers.
Photo 2: Borresen Acoustics Model 01 loudspeakers seen here in one of three listening rooms across their facilities. The room shape of this upper room is challenging hence the presence of passive acoustic controls.
Criticism? Well perhaps Dawid should have started the Ansuz / Aavik / Borresen factory tour report with his conclusion.
“Lars picked me up from Nørresundby in his customized BMW M4 GTS, which at first glance seemed to be yet another nicely styled sporty German car. What I wasn’t quite aware of is that this ultra-light 540-horsepower beast dishes out 720 NM of torque and does 0-60 in 3,8s. I’ve read about such rides, hence I knew something. But as a passenger previously not familiar with acceleration this rapid and plainly brutal, I could only sit tight and silently hold my breath once Lars barely tickled his daily drive’s gas pedal, let alone flooring 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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November 17, 2019, 02:13 AM #1161
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Main system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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November 17, 2019, 09:28 AM #1162
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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 20, 2019, 03:54 PM #1163
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I've been using an A2 Mainz with my all-Naim setup for about 6 months now. I have one A2 power cable, from the wall to the Mainz. I have an opportunity to trade the A2 stuff, plus my Naim PowerLine power cables (4 of them) towards C2 level Mainz and C2 power cables, giving me C2 cables from the wall the the Mainz, and from the Mainz to each Naim box and to my Rega phono stage.
Any first-hand reports of A2 vs C2 listening? The Ansuz website is pretty sparse on details, so understanding exactly what's inside the A2 vs C2 mainz blocks is not transparent.
As you all know, this 'Ansuz ac stuff' isn't cheap. The Naim hi fi is total about $85k list...if that is relevant.Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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November 20, 2019, 04:06 PM #1164
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Totally worth it just going from the Mainz A2 to the Mainz C2. I’ve Ben there and now ended on the Mainz D2. With each jump there is a noticeable lower floor and greater musical experience. FYI. I’m just running a 2M A2 Power Cable to the Mainz D2. Very happy
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November 20, 2019, 04:12 PM #1165
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To try before you buy is always wise. That being said, if you're happy with the performance of Ansuz today, the C2 level will be a valuable upgrade where you can't really go wrong.
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November 20, 2019, 04:36 PM #1166
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I recently went from A2 to C2 Mainz for my Lumin T2, although I had more or less decided to stay on A2 level which I found "good enough" and "reasonable" for the task, but then I happened to see someone selling a C2 for a price I had difficulties to resist and well, what can you do... Even though I've been through several levels of Ansuz cables from first to second generation and I know that I shouldn't be surprised by each step, it still hits me, and I'm again surprised and deeply impressed. You will never go wrong by climbing the ladder, if you like what your A2 is doing to your system, it's not going to get worse with all of those C2 cables. Personally I wouldn't think for too long about that opportunity if I were you.
Speakers: Kroma Thais. Amplifier: Ypsilon Phaethon. Digital: LampizatOr Baltic 3, Lumin U1 Mini. Analog: MoFi Ultradeck, PS Audio Stellar Phono.
Other: Audio-Technica ART9XI, Ansuz, Vertere, Sablon Audio USB/Ethernet/DC, Paul Hynes, IsoAcoustic, UpTone EtherREGEN.
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November 20, 2019, 04:59 PM #1167
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For best bang for the buck, what is the order of power cables to upgrade, in what order of components (amp, preamp, source, etc.)
Is the power cable from the power conditioner to the wall most important, or can that one be cheaper, and instead, one should focus on the power cables from the unit to the components?
Thanks
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November 20, 2019, 07:13 PM #1168
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Main system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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November 20, 2019, 08:54 PM #1169
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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 20, 2019, 09:38 PM #1170
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Re the cables, in the downloads section of the Ansuz website you can find a product catalogue which speaks (briefly) to the technologies used in each Ansuz cable and also provides a comparison table.
One key difference between A2 and C2 cables is that the C2, like the next model up the D2 uses AARC. AARC is an acronym for Anti Area Resonance Coil technology.
Ansuz is very focussed on the negative impact noise (in all forms – electrical, mechanical, environmental etc.) has on audio reproduction. A key objective is to stop as much noise as possible before it enters the audio system. This is easier said than done because all cables are sensitive to electromagnetic induction (EMI), electrostatic coupling, radio frequency interference (RFI) and more.
One key problem – which AARC attempts to address – is RFI. Equipment in your home and external to your home radiates radio waves. Cables, which act like transmitting antennas, propagate this radiation and contribute to the noise problem. AARC can be simplistically considered as an anti-aerial technology reducing cable tendencies to resonate and receive signals from the surroundings.
In practise users of the C2 cables (myself included) find them to be a big step up from A2 with every area of audio reproduction improving. Of course, nothing beats trying this for yourself and I encourage you to do that. The only meaningful and valid proof is that you hear the difference with your own ears.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 21, 2019, 02:42 AM #1171
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Hi,
It may sound obvious, and I support others response to your question, but I think the best performance for the buck is the C2.
C2 resembles the same qualities as the higher model D2 and A2 differs with less resolution and a very soft and slight dark character, at least in my system. Having said that I have heard the A2 clearly better Odin 2 albeit in a full Ansuz/Aavik/Raidho system.
If you could stretch to C2 this is the place to start/MikeMain system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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November 21, 2019, 09:17 AM #1172
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Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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November 21, 2019, 10:43 AM #1173
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Thanks Kiwi -- any ideas about the inner workings of the Mainz units?
Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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November 21, 2019, 04:58 PM #1174
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I also have a Naim system. Nd555.552,500. I really like all the Ansuz cables. I have tried almost all the Ansuz products in my system. I have yet to find one of their cables that didn't out perform any other cables I have tried. For me, I think the C2 cables are the minimum I would want in my system and might be the best value. Every time I have tried their higher grade cables I could clearly hear the improvement, that for me, was worth the extra cost. In any case, I would not hesitate to recommend the C2 cables over the A2.
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November 22, 2019, 07:48 AM #1175
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Re the Mainz Distribution units the back story is that Ansuz developed the Mainz8 D-TC power distribution unit in 2017. The performance and price gap between the new Mainz8 D-TC distributor and the earlier Mainz8-D distributor was so great Ansuz decided to infill by introducing three new distributors at the Hi End show in Munich 2018. They are called the Mainz8 A2, Mainz8 C2 and Mainz8 D2.
The new units use a lot of the technology used in the Mainz8 D-TC (US$23k MSRP). The D-TC removes noise of the electrical mains but does so in a passive way – unlike many competing conditioners on the market which also reduce noise but do so at the cost of reducing instantaneous power and compressing dynamic range. Unlike traditional conditioners [note the Ansuz Mainz8 is labelled a “distributor” not a “conditioner”] the inductance of the AC supply is kept as low as possible to maximize power transfer even whilst addressing noise.
The mains noise addressed by the Mainz8, much of it high frequency (HF), high amplitude and transient, can otherwise bleed through the power supply sections of amplifiers and ultimately impact, in a most unsympathetic way, the signal paths.
Instead of filtering noise, like many of their competitors do, Ansuz use coils to soften HF spikes, thereby changing the shape of the noise. Why a coil? The answer is that a transient in a coil creates a current which a counter rotating coil can cancel. Ansuz even shape noise well beyond human HF hearing range as modern amplifiers and loudspeakers also have extended frequency ranges. However, cancellation is not 100% so a key difference between Ansuz Mainz8 A2, C2 and D2 distributor is the differing amount of noise suppression elements employed. More coils in parallel increases the effectiveness of the cancellation.
Furthermore, from model Mainz8 C2 and upward, Ansuz add two more technologies which they call Dither Tech and Anti Aerial (AARC).
Rather than attempt to explain what these technologies are let me instead describe what they achieve. In concert with the tesla coil’s mentioned above an audio system which uses the Mainz8 C2 distributor has lower noise and versus the A2 and earlier generation Mainz8-D a much blacker musical backdrop against which to enjoy music. In my experience a key benefit of blacker backgrounds is increased micro resolution and with some recordings the dawn of a new revelation – that there can actually be silence between musical notes ….
Photo: The internals of a Mainz8. Differences between Mainz8 A2,C2 & D2 models come down to differing amounts and types of noise suppression technologies employed and different quality levels of resonance controls (seen right). The jump in quality between the A2 & C2 is really big because of additional technologies used in the C2 and upward range.
Beyond noise suppression another key design feature of all Mainz8 units is an effective distribution of the ground [star grounding]. When you have electrical components in a system it is highly desirable to get a satisfactory ground reference between all these components in order to avoid ground currents.
Just how important is the mains distribution unit? Ask Ansuz and they will reply that they consider the Mainz8 as the heart of the audio system. After all, as described above, it is where all power to the system is distributed. It is also where the ground is distributed.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 22, 2019, 07:59 AM #1176
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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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November 22, 2019, 08:08 AM #1177
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Main system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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November 22, 2019, 08:57 AM #1178
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Super helpful, thanks. I shall read this a few times!
I did presume and intuit that the Mainz are entirely passive. Naim themselves, and quite uniformly their owners, abhor "power conditioners." They are reported, as you said, to compress dynamic range and otherwise "dull" the music. Thus I've never had interest in listening to the myriad power conditioners on the market. The dealer is also a big Naim dealer and fan himself, as well as a fan of the Naim-Ansuz combination.Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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November 22, 2019, 09:09 AM #1179
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Naim amplifier power supplies all use quite large toroidal transformers, housed in a box remote from the 'rest' of the amplifier circuitry. I wonder how this configuration is impacted by what the Mainz 'fix' vs. other hardware configurations - or if it's even relevant.
Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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November 22, 2019, 11:09 AM #1180
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IMHO Naim is very clever placing power supplies in a separate box. Quite a few high end pre-amplifier designs take a similar approach.
By reducing noise in the mains in a non-inductive way [the design intent of the Mainz8] the amplifier see’s cleaner and high instantaneous power which enables it to perform in superior fashion.
Metaphorically, AC is like water. You can’t make beer, wine, scotch or bourbon with bad water and expect an optimal result.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 23, 2019, 11:57 AM #1181
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I saw a little video with the Ansuz developers, and it did give me somewhat of a revelation. The AC power that comes off the street per se is the source of the signal that drives the speakers to produce the sound that reaches our ears. That supports the 'purity of the water to make great whisky' metaphor for me. Unlike, say, my kitchen refrigerator, where the AC power drives motors and compressors and fans, but is not the direct source of the final product, namely cold air.
So intuitively, "better" AC power produces a better signal to my speakers . . . but maybe analog and digital electronics isn't all that intuitive (??)
In any event I put in the order for a C2 Mainz and some C2 ac cables.Sources: Naim ND555/555PS | Roon Nucleus | Naim Soltstice Special Edition turntable and phono stage
Amplification: Naim 552/500DR
Interconnects: Ansuz/Chord Music/Naim SuperLumina
AC Power: Ansuz C2
Speakers: Magico S5MkII
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November 23, 2019, 02:17 PM #1182
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Great choice and enjoy!
MikeMain system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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November 30, 2019, 07:37 AM #1183
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Darkz update!
Just added some more Darkz DTC to my system! Now I have full support under Speakerz and Mainz cables. The effect was unexpectedly huge specially under the Speakerz cable, like adding a DTC box!!! For sure Mainz cables benefited almost as big in effect as for Speakerz. I already had Darkz C2t's under the cables so the effect came from changing C2t to DTC.
I say it again, Darkz gives the biggest bang for the buck and the DTC is king!
MikeMain system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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November 30, 2019, 09:43 AM #1184
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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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November 30, 2019, 11:19 AM #1185
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Nope! I always considered the cable lifters inferior due to the only one layer of ceramic balls hence I never bought any. Though I am pretty sure adding them on top as you suggests would add some beneficial Darkz effect from 4 layers of ceramic balls.
Still I hold DTC as the best Darkz after comparing with the 4 levels of the new Darkz. Pretty sure results will variate depending on equipment and system.
MikeMain system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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December 5, 2019, 07:07 PM #1186
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Well, I put the new Mainz D-TC in my system and there was a break-in period. A definite improvement with around 25 hours and some more by 50.
There has been an improvement across the spectrum, with Keith Jarrett's right hand producing magic notes that float in the air. Frank Sinatra has greater presence right there, and Sir Paul's plummy bass is, well, plummy. Overall, more emotional response from me to the music....
Put me somewhere between 'wow' and 'gobsmacked'.
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December 5, 2019, 07:13 PM #1187
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Excellent. What did the D-TC Mainz replace?
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December 5, 2019, 07:44 PM #1188
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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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December 6, 2019, 06:01 AM #1189
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Sounds great! I am on my way to pick up one myself today! Can't wait to hook it up!
As Bart001 asks, what did the Mainz DTC replace?
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December 6, 2019, 09:19 AM #1190
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I think my wallet has opened about as wide as it can stretch, so I will be careful to avoid listening to the Supreme.
As for the D-TC, it took the place of a Mainz D8 and a D1 power cord. I still have them, so next week I am going to plug the D8 into the D-TC and see what happens. Good things, I've read.
Bob
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December 6, 2019, 08:47 PM #1191
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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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December 7, 2019, 06:23 AM #1192
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Well, I picked the DTC mainz up and now its sits gracefully delivering spades of added insight, clarity and control to the music signal but still much more flow.
Still have to exchange my C2 that runs to my Aavik with my D2 so I guess there is more to come.
Will keep you posted as I run a long with the breakin/MikeMain system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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December 7, 2019, 01:05 PM #1193
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D2 Mainz hooked to Aavik! Woops, the hike in SQ was as or close to DTC Mainz into Mainz8 DTC. D2 Mainz also gave an energetic push to music and extended the depth of the sound space. One very noticeable feature of both these upgrades was an much much better base control and resolution. Instruments and other effects suddenly have its own spot in space like going from 2D tv watching to 3D.
My Strads are still burning in and the DTC Mainz need some time as well so I expect some small hikes in SQ.
Fun this Ansuz stuff/MikeMain system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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December 10, 2019, 10:07 AM #1194
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Hi All,
The DTC Mainz has invited me to a roller coaster ride of SQ and about 40 hours playing it is still changing face from time to time. Anyone knows how long before burning in?
MikeMain system: Aavik Acoustics U-300, TechDAS AF V Premium + Kuzma 4P11" Gemstone/Kondo silver + Ortofon Diamond, Naim streamer SSD + TAD DA-1000 DAC, Sonus Faber Stradivari 35 Anniversary, full cable loom Ansuz Acoustics, D on signal side, Mainz DTC/D2 + Mainz8 D-TC power distributor. All individual equipment and cables rest on Ansuz Acoustics Darkz DTC. Dedicated mains supply (Audience Conductor) with Klangmodule fuse system and Furutech receptacles. Other systems: Collection of Sonus Faber classics (Franco S design), tube gear and transistor designs, CD-transports and players, turntables and collection of cables
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December 11, 2019, 03:36 AM #1195
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Hi Mike.
It should be sounding great out of the box.
Ideally you want it to be burned in for about 100 hours though!
As you might know.. Sometimes it hurts the most when you take it out of the system again.
Please keep me updated!Scansonic MB-1, Aavik U-300, Sony CD Player as transport, mixture of ansuz cables in different qualities, Ansuz Mainz X Power Distribution, Ansuz Power Distribution for DTC cables
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December 12, 2019, 04:01 PM #1196
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Well, I used a D1 power cord to plug my Mainz D8 into my new D-TC. As expected there was improvement across the board. To misquote Gertrude Stein, there was more there there. Also, music became smoother (whatever that means -- less noise, perhaps?).
Bob
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December 31, 2019, 06:04 AM #1197
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What is the sweet spot in the Ansuz line of cable for a Borresen 03 based system ? speaker cables and interconnects thanks.
Speaker System : Thiel CS 3.7 - Vitus SIA-025 Mk2 - Aqua Acoustics LinQ - Aqua Acoustics Formula xHD Rev 2 - Fanless Intel NUC + Sbooster Mkll - Farad Super 3 - Paul Pang Quad Switch - Pink Faun LAN cables - Cardas Clear Beyond IC and SC - Furutech DSP 4.1 Power cables - Audioquest Niagara 3000 Power Conditioner - Woodlink Rack - Roon Rock - Qobuz & Tidal.
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December 31, 2019, 06:14 AM #1198
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The simple answer - D2.
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December 31, 2019, 10:45 AM #1199
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NAIM: Atom HE Headphone Amp, Superlumina Speaker Cables, Power Cables
HARBETH: 30.2 40th Anniversary Speakers
FOCAL:: Utopia Headphones
ANSUZ: C2 Power Cable, A2 Power Distributor, D2 Ethernet Cables, D2 PowerSwitch, D2 Interconnect
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December 31, 2019, 11:31 AM #1200
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Here is a review of the C2 power cord:
http://www.audiodrom.net/en/power-ca...ansuz-mainz-c2Le 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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