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Mad Scientists Audio Nano Tweaks

My dear Audiophile friends...My curiosity has drawn me into trying many crazy tweaks to try and nudge a hint of better sound out of my system. Obviously nothing can substitute for actual quality components so that's a given and on that front I've put my focus. HOWEVER, if using a marker to blacken the center and edges of my CDs helps I'm in. (And yes it does help, double blind test) So from boutique fuses. system disks, upgraded power cords, to Nano disks, if the item isn't too expensive and provides money back guarantee, I'm willing to be a potential sucker. Two issues, well three, come into play. Placebo effect, change of tone misinterpreted as improvement, and volume consistency while evaluating. We all grasp the meaning of the placebo effect. The second issue is much more subtle. A change in the sound which brings out different unheard details when actually nothing is improved overall. You may like the change when your stale music collection can sound new again. There is a value in that.  Then the problem of volume. I caught myself turning up the volume beyond my usual level (DB meter is key) when I was evaluation a new items. Playing louder will obviously allow you to "hear" more within the music. These factors can easily bias a reviewer. Third day after installing multiple Nano things at key spots around my system and I hear #1. a difference which does not seem to be merely rearranging the tone but truly improving the sound. #2. At both high and low volumes enhanced clarity is undeniable. #3. The placebo effect "appears" to work without regard to cost of said "snake oil." My theory is placebo effect works infinitely and without regards to cost. therefore one can "perceive" improvements in the system Curiously this placebo effect often works on visitors who have no knowledge of the "enhancements"!  Therefore I highly recommend Mad Scientist Audio tweaks. Very inexpensive and appears to trigger full utilization of placebo effect! COST? $100

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jerrybj
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@allears4u 

I have yet to apply the Mad Scientist graphene 'super goop.'

Waiting until my system is finalised.

Where/how did you apply it?

allears4u OP
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Good question! Since "Mad" paperwork says a thin coat is best, I pulled out the brush in the bottle (after shaking well) and wiped off as much as possible back into the bottle, then I applied a dot of the black goop on one spot of the connection to be treated. Then I took the micro brushes (supplied by "Mad") and smeared the goop all over the connection. For example, two interconnects for my CD player. (One dot of goop from bottle is enough to do two RCA interconnects completely.) The goop moves around pretty easily and you can clearly see where it is or isn't. Then reinsert connection. Easy. I did 28 connections including power cords, interconnects, speaker terminals, etc. The difference (I'm listening now) is significant and its very fascinating how  such a liquid solution would make such a significant difference. Apparently the metal connections aren't as good as one would suppose. Which makes sense manufacturing being what it is and the detail we're asking to be conveyed via this imprecise connection. "Mad" claims improvement over 24 to 48 hour time as the liquid suspended Nano particles work their way around and into microscopic imperfections in the surface of the metal on metal connections. Whatever....?!? But all I know is the sound is GREAT and this tweek is super cheap except for the hassle. (Haven't done the fuse yet on Raven or some lesser power connections. After this improvement I'm getting motivated to complete the "gooping". CHEERS.   

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thyname
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Anyone here has tried the Mad Scientist USB or Ethernet cables?

jerrybj
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I have the Mad Scientist Black Magic USB cable. Brilliant cable.

Was going to get a couple of Mad Scientist ethernet cables, but in limited space I needed more flexibility. Ended up with TWL Freedom.

allears4u OP
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Mad Scientist Contact Liquid (AFTER 48 HOURS) On the paper work included with the Graphene Contact Enhancer it states that immediately upon application one will benefit about 80%. They suggest more enhancement will occur after 24 to 48 hours. This is true. However, my ability to describe the change is difficult. Better for sure but in what way? The sound stage seems to have more pressure somehow. More guts. Its not just more bass or mids but a overall solidness, sweetness and cohesiveness. Its like there were holes in the sound stage that are now full of music. Very pleasant improvement. Something like a darker background but its not exactly that either. For sure clearer and cleaner. CON: Keeps me up later in evening. AND, I hate having to disconnect everything. Haven't done Raven Integrated amp fuse yet. Big hassle 

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