Interestingly, I played Santana last night as well. First time in over a year.
New Omega E Mat from Perfect Path Technologies
Many of you own or have read of the highly-regarded PPT Omega E Mat, one of Tim Mrock’s revolutionary signal-enhancing accessories. Just prior to his untimely passing, Tim had finished developing a new generation of his Omega mat, soon to be available. Krissy Mrock has asked a few of us to introduce this new mat, here given the working title of The Double Omega.
In distinguishing the Double Omega, we know the original Omega, herein called the single, as a 7.5” by 10”, rather heavy and somewhat pliable mat, a bit more than 1/8” thick and with a vinyl-like feel. One face is glossy white, displaying the PPT logo and Omega name, while the other is black, smooth and magnetized. Sandwiched between these faces is the active material that causes components to reject the EMI that saturates everything in our surroundings. The Double Omega is much the same, with one important difference: the magnetized face has the finely-textured feel of around, say, 220-grit sandpaper. This texture, it is presumed, comprises yet a second active layer of EMI rejection. Presumed—because working details of the Double Omega are not well understood—better yet to know how to apply it.
With the understanding that the single Omega E mats generate field effects from both faces, mats have typically been placed under and over components and vertically over circuit breakers. How you apply the Double Omega will depend on best use and experimentation. In my case, I have removed two single mats, lying side-by-side, from the top of my large Wadia CDP and have replaced those with two Double Omegas. The Wadia is a one-box player that contains a pre-amp, so I wanted that second, strong field effect exerting downward as well as upward. I also have several singles placed underneath, just as before. Going straight to amps, this player is my only source, so I want it fully protected from EMI. Your priorities will differ.
As of this writing, I am only thirty-hours in on placing these Double Omegas, and I can already tell you they are powerful in their prevention of EMI within my digital source. Yet another veil has been lifted—all instruments and voices are even more sorted out in the aural space with new information heard within that space. There is much more decay heard against a new silence behind and between the musicians. I am already so pleased and excited about what the Double Omega E mats are doing. As Krissy told me, Tim was really stoked to have these new mats available. Rather than wait for the the fourteen-day window of improvement, I want to get this intro out so others can relay their experiences sooner.
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slaw .... Was it the "Abraxas" album? We had that cranked up so loud, with no distortion at all. Just pure, head bashin' - leg-slappin' rock. It was so good we just started laughing with big grins on our faces. The "Plus" mats on the speakers are really something else. Frank |
Hi all - This morning I heard a world class violist practicing his solo for a series of concerts this weekend. As good as we think our stereo systems are they are humbled when compared against the real thing. The power, warmth and emotion simply can’t be replicated. I strongly encourage everyone to take in as much live music as you can this holiday season and enjoy! |
sbayne ... There's a concert that takes place at a local church here every three months. It consists of our town's professional symphony orchestra and features local Junior and High school students playing the solos in the concertos. These kids are amazingly talented. We always sit in the front row between the string section and the piano. I don't care how much a person spends on an audio system, it will never be able to replicate that sound. Frank |
I occasionally perform with Hollywood studio musicians and members of the L.A. Phil at Disney Hall, Ford Theater, Gindi Auditorium, etc. While the sound is not replicated, many fine recordings are engineered to bring a totally engrossing listening experience, much like the feeling of a live performance. The best recordings are better than live performances when they involve fewer performers such as solo strings and solo voices, small jazz and chamber groups. It is difficult to replicate that sound in a large hall, even sitting in the front row (I prefer the 10th row at most venues). Electronic music is much better through a great sounding audio system. |
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