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My Snubway and Main Stream Master Class Combo Review

I must admit I am a sucker for tweaks.

I have owned and tried so many. I have always admired those who think outside the “box”. Some of these items were great, some maybe? And then some were just a “swing and a miss”.

I have communicated with Mark through the years and have used several of his products. So, I ventured into the Vera-fi Audio filters that many of you have expressed that you have liked. That is specifically; the Snubway and the Main Stream filters. I’m not sure if that is the appropriate category but I think that is what they do.

When I first received them, I tried them on my Audio dedicated AC line. First listen, the music sounded louder and more in my face. I was concerned that perhaps they were too much for my already “clean” audio system.

I then moved them to my dedicated Video AC line. On this line, I have an AudioQuest 1200 conditioner, an 85” Samsung TV/LED, Oppo 205, Satellite Dish, Apple TV and a 7 channel Outlaw amp. And I also had a Puron filter. When I first viewed this Video system with the filter combo now in use, boy, was I impressed! I watched a few pre-season NFL live games and the image was fantastic! So clean, immersive, with deep contrast, and deep colors. I knew these units would be a permanent part of this system.

So today, again, I tried that combo on my Audio Dedicated line. On this line is my AudioQuest 7000, Lumin X1, and 2 Michi 8 power amps. But now this time I did not get the image overload, perhaps these take some time to burn/break in. I will let these units percolate for a few days before I pass additional comments. But… I did order another set of them.

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jmfinney
84 posts
 

This 10awg 3 outlet 1ft extension works quite well. I have 2, 1 is configured with 2 2Main Streams, the other has 2 Snubways plugged into it. Both extensions are plugged into 2 of the receptacles in the quad box servicing 20a dedicated circuit.

Mid-fi 2ch streaming system is extensively optimized, but there has been a very stubborn, faint, but annoying buzz coming from both speakers. Slightly more audible in the speaker nearest amplifier vs the other. You literally have to place your ear flush on the cone to hear it.
 

This combination of MS’s & SW’s at the wall outlet has chipped away at that last bit of remaining noise where others have fallen short. 
 

Below is the link to the short multi-outlet extension. It’s the only 10awg in a 1ft length I could find.
 

 

Maximm 10/3 Indoor Extension Cord 1 Foot, 10AWG Black ETL Listed, 3 Prong Plug 3-Outlet Heavy Duty Indoor, Power Cord 1ft https://a.co/d/cPgxjQd

verafiaudio
746 posts
 

Read with interest

Re Delivery - all orders are queued according to date received 

The facility in CA has been entertaining visitors from Hong Kong and China - we did have a slower than normal delivery week. 

We also had our Patience Rewarded Coupon and that produced a lot of new orders also. 

If you need your order checked for schedule - verafiaudio@gmail.com

Appreciating the support

Best wishes - mark 

verafiaudio
746 posts
 

Huge backlog shipped Thursday and Friday 

By Monday we should finally be all caught up. Over 170 total combined units shipped last Thursday and Friday. 

Thanks all for the patience and kindness shown 

Best wishes - Mark 

tommy5849
1 posts
 

I have had my mainstream and snubway combo for 3 days in, and another mainstream at the outlet for my amplifier for a day. Let me tell you, all the things i hated about my system: Buzz, Mediocre soundstage, lack of clarity, digital glare, and boomy bass is all gone. I don’t know but these conditioners are basically the backbones of my system. It made music so much more enjoyable and exquisite like eating steak to now eating wagyu. Mark was remarkable, always there to assist me when he can. Still waiting for the 120hr mark for thrm

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