So why is Total Control so expensive?
High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Waveguide and Total Contact
There seems to be some kind of synergy going on with these two products. I have one MC-0.5 plugged into the wall duplex that feeds my system. When I got it initially, I was very pleased with the results. Later, when I decided to try Total Contact, the first thing I treated was the three prongs on the MC-0.5. Again, I was very happy with the further improvements I heard.
Recently, Tim Mrock, the inventor of TC, suggested I paint the outside of the MC-0.5 with it. At first I thought “Wow, that's kind of crazy!”, but Tim has not steered me wrong yet. I went ahead and painted it, in place, without removing it from the wall. I experienced an immediate and obvious increase in transparency and clarity. Initially, the top end was a little too lively, but that has settled down over a day or two, and I am now one happy camper 😀
I don't know how, or why, this works, but I am loving the results.
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t_ramey sez:
If you do the search you’ll find that I have done reviews here on A’gon on the Audio Research REF-75se, Audio Technica’s OC-9 MKII, Audio Technica’s ART-9, Herbie’s tube dampeners, Von Gaylord’s speaker cables, Von Gaylord’s IC’s, SR level III power cords, SR HFT’s, and Tim Mrock’s "Total Contact." In addition, I’ve posted many music recommendations with links to Ebay where the music can be ordered. When I find a product that works, or a tweak that improves my sound system, I like to share the information with other hobbyists. Sharing is in my nature, I guess. Hope I’ve answered your question sufficiently. If not, ask for clarification. Frank PS: And talking about music recommendations, check this out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzYzM9j74bs&list=RDLbzK5KVOmS4&index=6 |
amg56 TC is not a tweak. It's a product for sale. It costs $$$. So its not a tweak. A tweak is a small adjustment to something already existing, not added to it. To pull or twist to make small increments. >>>>There are apparently two definitions of things sometimes. Yours and everyone else’s. 😛 I didn't know you could use forums to sell commercial products. >>>>We learn things everyday sometimes. |
Ok, since no one was willing (including perfectpathtech) to come forth with an answer to my question with respect to the cost of Total Contact, I decided to do my own research into graphene; graphene production and production costs. Here are some of my notes: The quality of graphene affects the price. At the end of 2015, the market price of graphene was about $100 per gram (1 gram = 1 milliliter). Once the method of production is optimized and scaled up, the cost of graphene is expected to come down. Deloitte Global predicts the total value of the graphene materials market in 2016 is likely to be in the low tens of millions of dollars, which is less than an hour’s projected revenues from smartphone sales. Graphene has been called a ‘wonder material’, as it offers an unrivalled combination of tensile, electrical, thermal and optical properties. Yet, it may be decades before this material’s potential is fully realized. It is important to note that many of the most impactful materials have taken decades before attaining mainstream adoption. In 2016, graphene-enhanced products are only going to offer a glimpse of the material’s full potential, but a key point to consider is that new materials disrupt existing products and lead to new technologies. https://investingnews.com/daily/tech-investing/graphene-investing/graphene-cost http://www.visualcapitalist.com/graphene-material-future Conclusion: Graphene is no flash in the pan, here today gone tomorrow substance. Scientists have been studying and conducting research for years (since 1962). There is continuing global R&D into various product development applications. Mad Scientist Audio has marketed and sells a similar graphene based product that for $79 per 10 ml bottle seems reasonably priced. How it compares to TC, I cannot say. As for me, I would like to take a wait and see approach with respect to Total Contact. Perhaps once the marketing effort matures and product penetration moves beyond sales on Audiogon to a wider audience, I’ll take another look. |
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