Perfect Path Tecnologies ‘The Gate’


Having been a music lover and audio enthusiast for more decades than I care to admit to I’ve had the privilege of owning some tremendous components over those years and thought I had attained a level of musical enjoyment that would be difficult to improve upon without spending more money than I could afford. Then along came The Gate to turn my audio conceptions on end. 

While I was quite skeptical of all of the positive proclamations regarding the Perfect Path mats, cards and contact enhancer ( how could they possibly bring about such sonic improvements?) I took the plunge and purchased a nano bundle to see what the hubbub was all about. Much to my surprise they not only brought about improvements to my systems’ ability to recreate a more musical sound but did so in spades. 

When Tim of Perfect Path Technologies asked if I wanted to try his new product, The Gate, I jumped at the chance thinking it would be a nice addition to what the other products provided. I wasn’t prepared for the quantum leap The Gate brought to my music listening pleasure. As much as the other products brought about a much lower noise floor, greater detail and delicacy, improved dynamics, richer tone and more realism The Gate does so in magnitudes difficult to describe. The best way I can describe its affect is unreal purity leading the most realistic musical sound I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.....outside of a live performance obviously. It has me listening to all of my CD’s as if for the first time again.

I have no idea how The Gate actually works or what it does I just know it’s the most dramatic tweak to my system I’ve ever experienced and I wouldn’t think of being without it. As to how it’s implemented, it’s installed in the electrical panel with one lead connected to the common buss and the other to a breaker ( preferably 220). Hope I got the terminology correct.....I’m far from being an electrician!

At $4,999.00 it’s not cheap but worth every penny to me as I’ve spent more on components with less sonic improvement. 

Lastly, I realize some will scoff at something they can’t understand and I get not understanding it as I don’t, but I would hope people could keep their skepticism healthy and civil. I am not here to promote or sell, nor do I have any affiliation with PPT. I am only sharing something that I’ve found to be transforming in my system. Sorry for the lengthy introduction.
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Yes, the Gate can be connected to either a 110 or 220 breaker but 220 is recommended as it’s affect is more powerful.

i just sent my 300B SET amp in for a total upgrade and had to throw in my old Proceed Amp 2 in the system until my new amps arrive. I always enjoyed the Proceed in my home theater but for two channel listening I’m a tube guy all the way. While the Proceed doesn’t do for me what my SET does it sounds better than ever with the Gate doing its thing. I’m amazed at the sound I’m getting and it has me wondering what First Watt or something similar would sound like in my system now......I’m too much in love with my SET to cheat on her to find out though 😎
The Gate is in the system as at 9.35am EST 4/21.
Connected to 220v house AC breaker, I did ask Tim if it mattered which breaker as I thought the house AC might be noisy but he said it did not matter at all.

Just managed to squeeze it into my old Cutler box under the cover, going to have to replace this old thing one day I am sure.

Now we shall see.....
Holy sugar......

I am sorry but this is not remotely a subtle change!

It has only been installed 4 hours but I thought I would spin some vinyl.

First test, ear against speaker, hmm sounds quiter....

Next test play a well known album.

WTH!

Who added the subs?

And new speakers with vastly more dynamics especially in the upper mids.
Truly astounding, way more effect than tc or emats, not that they were not impressive on their own right but this...

Just 4 hours in and I have a new system!
Nice! So it was worth that kidney? :) As an added bonus to cleaner power, Clay Electric is installing fiber optic (harmonic balancers?) on the Clay County main power lines. That's what the guy told me, anyway. They just finished behind my house. Good to hear you’re enjoying improved sound.