Who has used a Genesis Digital Lens?

Psychicanimal,

I already have 4 dedicated AC lines, Foundation Research power cords that are line conditioning, other options Exact Power or Shunyata Hydra but I have not heard that big of an improvement over what I am using now. Have you used the lens? What are your exact thoughts on it? What suggestions do you have on noise/power delivery for me?

Thanks.

A power cord is no substitute for proper filtration, especially when dealing with digital gear. Regardless of whether it's the Genesis, Monarchy, or any other device, you are adding another component, another power cord/filtration issue, another digital cable (with its inherent *issues*), need for footers/cones, etc.

I am a big proponent of proper ground filtration, for a start. So are Dejan Veselinovic, the European audio reviewer and Dan Wright. Dan told me he uses a Bybee to filter the ground of his DIY Jon Risch filter, but that he's reluctant to try to sell the idea to people. To many people, it might sound like he just wants to sell another Bybee. To me, filtering the ground is a requirement. Ground filtration is a rarely discussed subject.

Pshchicanimal,

I am not following you completely. I have bybees in the Talon Raven C speakers so I know what they do. The Foundation Research cords have AC filters built into them (big box to filter the sound in the middle of each cord) this the LC-1 model number. I have pointers and footers but I just did not list them in my system, plus other stuff like room treatments too.

What exactly are you recommending that I try to audition?

Thanks again

Peter

FYI- the current in vogue jitter reducer/clocking machine is the Apogee Big Ben.

Iv'e used a Genesis Digital lens for at least three years between a CEC TL-X1 and a Mark Levinson # 35 20 bit Dac. Any dac that is lower than 24 bits benefits from using the lens, as in blacker backrounds, extended extremes, focus of soundstage, et al. All the other stuff noted above Bybee, power conditioners etc. although excellent additions, have nothing to do with reducing jitter.