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QSA Stones

I have had 6 QSA Stones on top of my power conditioner (2 each of red blue and clear) for about three months, and have really enjoyed what they bring to my system. This week, I got another set of 6.


One thing I have learned over many years in this hobby is the importance of power supplies, and the impact they have on the sound of individual components and systems. A number of audiophiles with DIY skills upgrade the power supplies on components with bigger and/or better capacitors, and in various other ways. Unfortunately, I lack the skills to do this.


I ended up placing the new stones on top of the power supplies of my CD transport and amp (1 red, blue and clear on each). To me the very positive results sound similar to upgrading the power supplies, without all the hassle of soldering etc. Particularly with my amp, there was an increased sense of ease and musical flow, along with more solidity and authority.


I don’t claim to have any real explanation as to how the QSA stones work, but it seems to have something to do with their interaction with electromagnetic fields, such as those around power transformers. Fortunately, I don’t need an explanation to enjoy the results🙂


If you think this is all bunk, or can’t see how these type of things can have any impact on the sound, that’s fine, but I’ll politely ask you to refrain from making repeated posts to that effect. The QSA Stones are obviously not for you, nor is this thread directed towards you.
tommylion
pedroeb
493 posts
 
I'm always open to new ideas that have science to back them up. Anyway, what's the difference between these and any old gem stone mounted on a platform?

Remind me, exactly how does it achieve its magic. Does the presence of EMI interact to create magic field that makes everything sound better? Someone said cymbals decay slower. Is that an improvement? If the autosuggestion has helped improve the listener's hearing, then that's terrific.

Perhaps one hundred placed in a circle with burning candles works best.
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
Maybe the best answer is the simplest one. If you buy these stones expecting good results, then your mind will convince you they work even if they do absolutely nothing. 
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
then your mind will convince you they work even if they do absolutely nothing.
Because it cost you money, if it were free you'd say this is **** and throw it away.

Cheers George
dabel
1,657 posts
 
The placebo affect is eazy peasy…our imagination’s…endless. No pun….
jerrybj
862 posts
 
I disagree with everything George usually posts. As well as you Mr_M.
Accepted and appreciated @Tony1954.

I have bought a number of extras for my system.
The ones that have improved the sound, I report as such.
The additions where I have heard no difference I don't tell others they should try them.

I will be upgrading to SR Purple. Happily so.
Looking forward to it.
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