Tube dampeners on ARC gear ... FREE TWEAK

If you are checking out CD mats I can strongly recommend the Marigo Audio Clear Transformation Mat -- I use it all the time in my DCS stack and can clearly hear the difference in terms of unifying the recording into a coherent whole, even the orientation of the mat is readily audible, and it is very slim so works with drawer type loaders -- costs a bit more than Herbie's but has a $ back guarantee I believe

I've ordered a full set of Herbie's HAL-O III dampers for my power amps (went with the heavier duty ones given the het in the amps, plus rumor is they sound better 😀 than the UltraSonic Rx) -- will report back in due course

folkfreak ...

It looks like Marigo has improved upon the Clear Transformatin Mat.

http://marigoaudio.com/ultima-signature-mat/

Interesting stuff.

oregonpapa - actually the Ultima Signature is the older model (dates from 2013-2014) and was superseded by the Clear Transformation which is the current model -- Ron doesn’t exactly update his web site (the Mystery Feet are in F8 for example notwithstanding the web site only describing the F7)

Lostbear,which Furman conditioner did you replace?

 The Furman Elite 15 PFI. The difference is huge. But then it should be. The Furman Elite 15 PFI retails for around $700. The Shunyata Triton retailed for $5000.

 I will also say that the Shunyata Triton has much better isolation and noise reduction. I have had problems with compact fluorescent bulbs in another room causing hum in my preamp. The Furman did nothing to help the situation and I think may have been the cause. I had a cheap Adcom ace for a while which did not do this and the Shunyata Triton does not have this problem. As a matter of fact it never happened before I got the Furman.