Ansuz Cables & Accessories

kiwi_1282001 said:
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.
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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.
 
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!

Mike
 
Mikeoo said:
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!

Mike
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Nice one Mike.

I was wondering if you had tried the combination of D-TC Darkz + D-TC Darkz Cable Lifter under your speaker cables?
 
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.

Mike
 
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'.
 
rwpollock said:
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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Just be careful not to try the supreme. It's a world better than even the D-TC witch is phenomenal.
 
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?

Mike
 
octadyndude said:
Just be careful not to try the Supreme.
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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
 
rwpollock said:
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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Please do report back what happens when you plug the Mainz8-D into the Mainz8 D-TC. I've also read good things but haven't actually tried it myself.
 
kiwi_1282001 said:
Please do report back what happens when you plug the Mainz8-D into the Mainz8 D-TC. I've also read good things but haven't actually tried it myself.
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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/Mike
 
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/Mike
 
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?

Mike
 
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! :)
 
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
 
What is the sweet spot in the Ansuz line of cable for a Borresen 03 based system ? speaker cables and interconnects thanks.
 
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