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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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theaudiotweak
2,797 posts
 
I have now cut and pasted many mats. Some cut to size to fit inside the panel doors and the left over pieces to be placed in deeper recesses inside the panel.

I have cut sections of mats to shape and attach to support sections of my CD transport drawer assembly. Other sections were attached to the 3 transformers areas, to the clock circuit and atop large capacitors or banks. I was the able to place inside the transport over top the entire  drawer mechanism nearly a full mat. The left over portion of this mat went inside each of my amps onto the solid copper heat sink where the 2 power mosfets are attached. I made sure there were no random threads or particles that may come in contact with circuitry.

Putting these materials in close contact with the intended circuits or mechanical devices makes for and huge and immediate impact on every acoustic and physical aspect of listening to music and video.Tom 
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fleschler
2,008 posts
 
I just stuck the E-Mats over the cover of the audio power panel and placed them inside the main panel, using the magnetic side to stick to the panel doors (outside and inside, respectively).  They work great despite not being in intimate contact with the breakers.  They are much closer than the E-Mats placed on the back of my speakers behind the crossover/woofer and behind my top mid-range driver.  Works great there too!  I wouldn't worry that an E-Mat doesn't fit so I wouldn't cut it down to size.

michael_be
9 posts
 

This is my first post on Audiogon. I’ve read most of the posts on the various PPT threads (TC, E Mat and The Gate) and it got me quite interested in these products. Audio has been my main hobby since my teen years (a long time ago), with a pause when the kids were young. A few years ago I upgraded my whole audio system with what I believe to be quality components. In a few words my system is made of the following. Audio PC: Phasure PC Stealth III, DAC: Phasure NOS1a, AMP: AVM SA8.2, Speakers: LEEDH E2, Sub: LEEDH 20.1. The whole system is fed by 3 direct dedicated 20 amp. lines from the main panel. The server, DAC and Amp. are each connected to a dedicated Topaz isolation transformer wired in balanced mode.

The system sounds good most of the time and very good late at night. Usually the SQ is at its best after midnight. Once in a while it sounds very very good, and that is the issue. Once you heard the best your system can do, the bar gets raised and it’s hard (and frustrating) to settle for less. I’m sure many of you have experienced the same thing. My main objective now is to get rid of the variability in the SQ (or at least lessen it), whatever the time of the day I’m listening to music.

To achieve this objective I thought of feeding the main components with a generator like the Goal Zero Yeti. A glowing review of it has been made on this thread https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sell-your-cables-and-conditioners-affordable-lithium-is-here. This unit is based on a lithium battery and a pure sinewave inverter.

However I wonder if the PPT products could provide the same benefits (or even better?) without resorting to add a generator to the chain. The question is addressed to the users of the PPT products: with the TC, and E-Mat+ but without the Gate, do you experience variability in the SQ relative to the time of the day you’re listening to music? I mentioned without the Gate because I find the price tag a bit steep. However if what I’m looking for means that The Gate is mandatory, I would consider it as a second step.

Your comments will be much appreciated.

P.S.: please forgive my writing, English is not my first language.

 

Michael


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slaw
21,396 posts
 
IMO, I wouldn't think it wise to chose one over another. The unit you're referring to is not well know yet and the PPT stuff isn't really meant to be a replacement, but more of an enhancement to your current components. Did I say that right?
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
My main objective now is to get rid of the variability in the SQ (or at least lessen it), whatever the time of the day I’m listening to music.

@michael_be There is far greater variability in "where" we (biologically unique beings) are moment to moment / hour to hour / day to day THAN a mature and settled system (due to electrical / noise / grid variables / etc., etc.).

Michael, please know my post is not meant to discourage and/or encourage you re. the specific products you have expressed interest in.

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