Joe and Bacardi- here is a break down on what was new at RMAF and what you can expect from SR for 2011. Im proud to say that 15 new Synergistic Research products made their debut at this years RMAF.
1. PowerCell 4
2. TeslaPlex SE
3. BIG MiG's
4. G-07 IEC and wall plugs in both US and Shuko pin configurations
5. 8 New Tesla SE Power Cords- T1, T2, T3, T3 UHC, Precision AC Active, Hologram A, Hologram D
6. Precision AC basik Power Cord
7. Galileo Element- Silver
PowerCell 4:
The PowerCell 4 is based on an evolution of our now patented Electromagnetic Cell Technology. The PowerCell 4 is non current limiting, is not fused or switched for maximum transparency, and sold with a generic 14-gauge power cord that is Quantum Tunneled along with the PowerCell 4 during the Quantum Tunneling process. Listening impressions are based on either an Active TESLA T3 or Precision AC powering the PowerCell 4. Sonically the PowerCell 4 is highly detailed with a sweet treble and controlled low frequency presentation. Its sound staging is more pinpoint to the PowerCell 10 SEs massive liquidity. Where the PowerCell 10 SE throws the larger and more liquid sound stage, the PowerCell 4 is articulate and able to throw a large and highly focused sound field. This difference is much like the difference between a TESLA Precision AC and a TESLA Hologram A or D power cord. Experienced SR users should know what I mean by this.
New TeslaPlex SE:
We have discontinued our popular TeslaPlex AC receptacles in favor of a new higher performance TeslaPlex made with higher-grade materials and of course our exclusive Quantum Tunneling process. The benefits over the old TeslaPlex are heard as a more powerful system, better image density- especially at the edges of a sound field and an overall increase in musicality and resolution. Timbre balance is neutral- the sound is not tilted to either the highs or lows so it should be compatible with a wide variety of systems. The price for the new TeslaPlex SE is the same as the original TeslaPlex ☺
BIG MiGs:
Designed for speakers, power amplifiers and sub-woofers, BIG MiGs are adapted from Acoustic ART bass resonator technology. They may also be used under any component in need of more powerful bass than standard MiGs provide but remember, more is not always better, just more. Use BIG MiGs in conjunction with standard MiGs when balancing your system.
Synergistic Research G 07 Quantum Tunneled Wall Plug and IECs:
Our new Quantum Tunneled G 07 wall plugs and IECs utilize a 100% Gold signal-path from signal contact blades to termination blocks for signal and ground conductors. This allows the G 07 to really push the envelope with Gold delivering a light transparent warmth and Quantum Tunneling providing detail in a massive and liquid soundscape. The G 07s balance is liquid, highly detailed, and musical. G 07 wall plugs and IECs will be made available to the DIY and OEM markets in early 2011.
New TESLA SE Power Cords:
In part these cables are an evolution of the original TESLA power cords with the addition of our new G-07 connectors, which replace Hubbell wall, and IEC connectors on our T Series and Precision AC power cords, and Oyaide P-079 and C-079 plugs on our Hologram power cords. Compared to the Hubbells, the G-07s significantly improve performance through refinement and finesse- it really elevates T Series cords making them sound far more expensive then they really are. The Precision AC likewise benefits with a more relaxed and organic sound. On Holograms the benefits are heard as greater detail, air, and a wider and deeper sound stage. Whereas the original Holograms tended toward a liquid if slightly diffuse image outlines, the new Hologram SEs terminated in G-07s maintain the large and liquid sound field of original Holograms but with sharper image focus and enhanced resolution through a lower perceived noise floor. G-07s represent a significant upgrade to the performance of Hologram A and D power cords.
The second evolution to TESLA SE Power Cords is actually a direct trickle down technology from our Galileo Research Program. In the past when voicing Active Shielding we built dozens of Active Shielding circuit variations to solder into different Active Cable models listening for the option that would compliment a wide variety of systems. Though these circuits are out-side-the-signal-path (they provide resistance for the DC on the Active Shield which is not connected to either signal or ground) never the less, these circuits have a significant impact on the overall sound and character of Synergistic Research Active Shielded Cables. At the two positive extremes (there are far more circuits with negative attributes that never make the cut) one circuit may sound transparent and thrilling with air and detail for days, while another circuit has a warm transparent glow reminiscent of exceptional vacuum tube electronics, and of course, there are hybrid Active Shielding circuits that embody both extremes. In the past we listened for hybrid circuits that would compliment as many components and systems as possible, and this meant trade offs.
During the voicing process for Galileo System Cables and Galileo Universal Cable Cells we came up with the idea of making the circuits external to the Galileo Cells so we could quickly change circuits without rebuilding cells every time we needed to experiment with a new circuit.
Fast-forward to the new TESLA SE Active Power Cords- the first Synergistic Research Active Cables that allow you to select the Active Shielding Circuit that best suits your system. You select between three different circuits- Black (warm and rich), Grey (hybrid of both Silver and Black circuits with positive attributes of both- these are the circuits we would have selected were the circuits to remain built into the cable) and a Silver Circuit (open, airy, detailed and hugely holographic). By allowing users the option of switching between Black, Grey, and Silver circuits, we take the compromise out of Active Shielding Circuit selection. Precision AC, Hologram A and Hologram D power cords come standard with all three circuits while T Series power cords come standard with the Grey Circuit with Black and Silver circuits offered at additional cost (for a limited time, we will be offering T Series power cords with all three circuits standard).
To connect the circuits we have built-in an additional pig-tales much like the pig-tale you use to connect an MPC power supply to power Active Shielding. The circuits themselves are housed in a machined aluminum billet with a faint blue LED at the end of each circuit to let you know Active Shielding is powered up and working properly. In addition to better performance and enhanced system matching, the external circuit makes it easy to repair a cable whose Active Shielding is on the fritz- simply return the circuit to Synergistic Research for replacement or repair while your cable stays in your system.
Precision AC basik:
A new entry-level power cord terminated with our new G 07 wall and IEC ends and Quantum Tunneled for detail and holographic performance. The Precision AC basik has a sonic balance similar to our Active Shielded TESLA SE Precision AC (the standard power cord on our PowerCell 10 SE) with an emphasis on precise image placement, strong dynamics, and PRAT. It will be interesting to see how this cable compares to other budget power cords on the market.
Galileo Element- Silver:
Yet another trickle down technology from our cost-no-object Galileo Research Program, these new interconnects are by far our highest resolution interconnects after the Galileo System ICs. Design details include a pure silver signal conductor suspended in an Active Shielded Air Vacuum Dielectric and are terminated with Quantum Tunneled XHADOW RCAs or XLRs- just like their big brother the 25k Galileo System IC. Comparing TESLA Precision Reference IC to the new Galileo Element- Silver IC in the pre to power amplifier connection, the Galileo Universal sounds more open with finesse, greatly improved frequency extremes, in a more holographic soundscape. In fact when we replace our TESLA Precision Reference IC with just one pair of Galileo Element- Silver ICs between pre amp and power amp in our otherwise 100% TESLA cabled factory reference system, sound staging expands dramatically with delicate information and bass lines that before went unnoticed. Combined with Galileo Universal Cells, the Galileo Element- Silver Interconnects come surprisingly close to our flagship Galileo System Interconnects. Galileo Element- Silver interconnects come standard with one Galileo MPC power supply for Active Shielding- our highest performance Active Shielding power supply. System compatibility is further enhanced with three external Active Shielding Circuits standard (Black, Grey, and Silver) so you can experiment with Active Shielding Circuits to better match your system.
We should have information for all 15 new products up on our website by the end of next week. I'll post a link to images of the new products and the external Active Shielding Circuits later this week as they become available.
Yours in music,
Ted Denney III
Lead Designer, Synergistic Research Inc.
