Any exp. w/ Shunyata Dark Field Cable Elevators

Before you try expensive elevators here is a tip that I got from Ted Denny take some CD cases in the form of a pyramid to lift your cables. if there is an improvement then spend your money. He also told me not to use the ceramic type only plastic or wood.

Kenscollick,

Why not ceramic? Ceramic is a great electrical insulator. Plastic can hold a static charge.

I am not saying which is best. I just don't like recommendations for/against without some reason provided.

Davt, just an fyi if you don't mind, since you've taken the time to share your strong opinion.

The DFE's are made largely of conductive foam, which is in no way considered a "cheap" material by those that use it to ship electronic parts. There is also a mold involved in their manufacture, and other stiff foam material that forms the core part of the DFE.

Raw material costs for the DFE's are well above our normal x5 production to retail ratio, and there is the cost of packaging, support, documentation etc. Of course the final price includes some small measure of development expense, overhead, economy of scale etc.

I understand how you came to your judgement by mere appearance. However, none of our products are cheaply made, run off spools or or grossly overpriced based on our costs to produce them. I don't mind people having preferences or valuing a competitors less expensive product, but it has _nothing_ to do with us overpricing anything we make.

From your description, you must think of us living the high life with Regis, rather than in the reality of a small dedicated business with a commitment to delivering high quality products and service.

Regards,

Grant
Shunyata Research

It had to do with the coating reacting with the cables. I do not know all of the reasons. I used his tweak and did notice an improvement in the imaging.

Grant, can you elaborate on why the conductive material is better than using an item intentionally made to remove the cable from the static field? I read your web page info but I would appreciate any further info you can offer here relating to why this product is better than others.

--Also, can you put a simple answer to this question? If I am currently using another elevator made of wood or ceramic or plastic and I replace them with DFEs... Will I hear an improvement in the sound of my set up?

Thank you and I will look forward to hearing your response!
Chris.