I added two Omega+ mats on the outside of my power panel last night. This was in addition to two original Omegas already there. I am hearing, and really enjoying, the benefits tonight. I simply added the +s, and did not try to do a controlled comparison between them and the originals. I do feel that the +s offer substantial improvement over the originals (good as they are), though.
New Omega E Mat from Perfect Path Technologies
Many of you own or have read of the highly-regarded PPT Omega E Mat, one of Tim Mrock’s revolutionary signal-enhancing accessories. Just prior to his untimely passing, Tim had finished developing a new generation of his Omega mat, soon to be available. Krissy Mrock has asked a few of us to introduce this new mat, here given the working title of The Double Omega.
In distinguishing the Double Omega, we know the original Omega, herein called the single, as a 7.5” by 10”, rather heavy and somewhat pliable mat, a bit more than 1/8” thick and with a vinyl-like feel. One face is glossy white, displaying the PPT logo and Omega name, while the other is black, smooth and magnetized. Sandwiched between these faces is the active material that causes components to reject the EMI that saturates everything in our surroundings. The Double Omega is much the same, with one important difference: the magnetized face has the finely-textured feel of around, say, 220-grit sandpaper. This texture, it is presumed, comprises yet a second active layer of EMI rejection. Presumed—because working details of the Double Omega are not well understood—better yet to know how to apply it.
With the understanding that the single Omega E mats generate field effects from both faces, mats have typically been placed under and over components and vertically over circuit breakers. How you apply the Double Omega will depend on best use and experimentation. In my case, I have removed two single mats, lying side-by-side, from the top of my large Wadia CDP and have replaced those with two Double Omegas. The Wadia is a one-box player that contains a pre-amp, so I wanted that second, strong field effect exerting downward as well as upward. I also have several singles placed underneath, just as before. Going straight to amps, this player is my only source, so I want it fully protected from EMI. Your priorities will differ.
As of this writing, I am only thirty-hours in on placing these Double Omegas, and I can already tell you they are powerful in their prevention of EMI within my digital source. Yet another veil has been lifted—all instruments and voices are even more sorted out in the aural space with new information heard within that space. There is much more decay heard against a new silence behind and between the musicians. I am already so pleased and excited about what the Double Omega E mats are doing. As Krissy told me, Tim was really stoked to have these new mats available. Rather than wait for the the fourteen-day window of improvement, I want to get this intro out so others can relay their experiences sooner.
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tommylion ... Same here, tommylion. I was just listening to some of Arthur Lyman’s exotica music. Good grief! Simply amazing. Lovin’ the new "Plus" E-Mats. The real deal. And by the way ... they are going to continue to improve over the next week or so. Frank |
Listening to day twelve of two Omega+ mats on top of CP player, but I did not listen to my system on days 8 through 11. The music gets better by the day, and those of you who know this can imagine what a four-day layoff brings. Everything I put on sounds like a newly-issued remaster--some songs are so changed in character, they almost sound like different versions. You know, when you listen for familiar "landmarks" that stand out in the soundscape---they are now overtaken by a richness of low and midrange overtones, newly blossomed out of what seemed like a formerly stark presentation. And there are newly-distinct solo instruments that jump out of the margins of the soundstage. And I'm listening to Arthur Lyman, "Taboo 2", a mix from his many records from the 50's and 60's that popularized the Polynesian sound, full of exotic percussion, bird cries and vibes. Look up his bio and three-dimensional recording techniques, achieved naturally--his music was featured in stereo demonstrations of the day. I just received a veritable library of CDs in the mail today from Frank, who recorded and catalogued them for me from his collection. Thank you, Frank, for this historic collection of music! |
OK, the 2 Emat + I ordered arrived today, as well as some Total Contact and Krissy sent some Alpha E cards to try. I placed one Emat + in the main panel and the other in the sub panel feeding my music area. The TC I will use to coat the inside of my power conditioner. Those of you with experience, where would you suggest I place the Alpha E cards? Thanks in advance. BTW, I took the 2 MC-.5 helixes out of the circuit based upon the experiences shared here. |
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