Corelli - really????

Ozzy - did the stale sound happen on all your dedicated lines? Also what were the Corelli and the MC-0.5s plugged into? Where were your DIY power strips and CPTs in the chain in relation to the Corelli? Thanks

sbayne,

Yes, both dedicated lines exhibited the dry/dead sound.

I have double Furutech GTX NCF outlets on each dedicated line. The CPT 300 is plugged into one of those double duplex’s. The CPT 300 is used for my digital equipment and has a DIY power strip plugged into it which has no filtering other than the Bybee IQSE inside and it also contains Furutech GTX ncf outlets.

I also tried the Corelli plugged directly into one of the wall double duplex’s thus bypassing the CPT.

The analog line has a CPT 1800 plugged into one of the wall double duplex’s and I tried the Corelli plugged into that CPT unit and directly into the wall outlet.
The HF MC-0.5’s are plugged into a different power strip that is plugged into the other duplex in the double duplex’s.

Could it be that the Corelli needs more breakin time? I don’t know, most of you seem to be impressed right away.

My guess it is probably just too much crystals from the Bybee and the Corelli that are interacting.

ozzy

Ozzy- I have a music rail and IQSE in my amp and use a IQSE in my music server.  I also use Sonic Tonics which I believe to be crystal based. Since the CorelIi is active I’m guessing it might be the interaction with the MC-05s.  I purchased a MC-05 which should be here Monday.  I realize it won’t be like having 20 of them in my system like you do but now I really want to hear what happens.  It does seem the effect is better the longer the Corelli is plugged in.  I’ve been messing with different configurations with mine and normally let each change “cook” for awhile (couple hours) before listening too critically.  I have found, like others have reported, the power cord used on the Corelli does make a difference.  Getting a stale/dry/dead sound is really surprising.  I thought you might say it made no difference in your system or made things too thick and syrupy.  Thanks for your feedback.   

sbayne,

Perhaps it is the MC-0.5's, but I am so impressed with them they are staying put.

ozzy

ozzy - Yep, makes sense.