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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Just wanted to add that 1 week after attaching an Emat+ to the outside of my small breaker box,in my apartment, the sound has taken a big leap for the better. I have had an Emat + plus under my Modded EVS Oppo 205 and also one under my Hybrid integrated amp both for a little over two weeks and had seen very nice gains in improved overall sound quality. But putting one on the breaker box is really impressive! I would definitely recommend anybody trying an emat or emat+ for the first time to apply here on the breaker box for maximum initial effect!
t_ramey ...

That Kenny Dorham album is a great one. I have the 45 rpm reissue. As an interesting side note ... on jazz albums Rudy Van Gelder depicted in the liner notes as "Rudy Van Gelder." On classical albums, he’s referred to as "Doctor Van Gelder." I always thought that was a bit funny.
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tuffy72561 ...

The Omega + Mats do a great job in the circuit breaker box. That’s the first place I would put them. Second would be on the speakers in line with the drivers. Third would be under the power supply. Then finally, under the electronic equipment. It has taken a lot of experimentation to come up with that order of things ... but it’s what works best in my system. The speakers were the biggest surprise. Whoda thunk it? :-)

Frank



Tuffy now take the one off the breaker box and switch it with the one on the Oppo..You will be suprised. Tom
@theaudiotweak 

I already took it off the breaker box before I saw your posting and put under the Oppo. I am leaving Tampa Florida for Chicagoland to see my family and friends for the holidays tomorrow. I had to take my hy rid integrated amp in to the shop yesterday as it seems to have an issue as very little volume is coming out of it and it is also fuzzy sounding. Tubes seem okay on the preamp side though. This after the most spectacular sound the night before. Hopefully it gets fixed while I am gone but unfortunately I had to break many connections with fully  cured Total Contact....UGH!
I concur with placement on the inside of the door of your breaker box. I also placed one of the original mats on top of my BPT Balanced Power Conditioner with great sonic results.