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Synergistic Research HFT + FEQ

I heard this tweak at RMAF and brought it home on a 30-day free trial. Unfortunately it turned out to be a real system killer. I had 20 of the HFTs and tried them with and without the FEQ, using a ladder to put them up and take them down repeatedly. I couldn't believe how awful it was. Made it hard to enjoy my otherwise excellent ~$45k system.

I had a similar experience with their Quantum fuse. Never did trust anything with "Quantum" in the title. HiFi Tuning Supreme fuses, on the other hand, made my amps sound significantly better.
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sabai
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Ozzy,

You were right on the money about using HFTs on digital components.
sabai
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Ozzy,

I thought so -- as per your earlier post. My DIYers are excellent. I have no basis for comparison because I have not heard the SR or Audio Magic. What do the bells add to your SQ?

I am finding some of the SR placements not so good. It takes a lot of experimenting to get this right. Your suggestion about digital is helping me optimize. My DAC and transport are now the focus of my attention.
goetzfam
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Ozzy, any thought of putting a quartz crystal in?
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ozzy
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Goetzfam, I think adding a crystal to the finished product would block the horn like shape.
Perhaps if I build more I'll put a crystal in before I insert the cone into the cap.
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ozzy
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Goetzfam, I think adding a crystal to the finished product would block the horn like shape.
Perhaps if I build more I'll put a crystal in before I insert the cone into the cap.
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