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The Mat 1 is a direct replacement for any turntable Mat. Through the use of pure carbon and proprietary tuning techniques, the Mat 1 offers a unique acoustical impedance ideally suited to the platter/vinyl interfaces and is one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make to your system. • "...the Mat 1 is the best and most efficacious audio accessory I have ever found." — Positive Feedback • "It should be clear that we're quite blown away by Austin Jackson's deceptively simple device..." — 6moons.com • "...this thing works! It was exactly what I felt was needed. Everything came into precise focus; the overall harmonics were smoother and more cohesive too! ...It took only seconds to realize something special had happened... the Mat 1 was instantly superior." — Enjoy The Music. "...you owe it to yourself to audition the Mat 1. Be prepared, however — you may find that you can’t listen without it." — Positive Feedback.
Nordost THOR Power Distribution System
In addition Thor uses Quantum Resonance Technology (QRT) treated circuit boards. This technology aids the transfer function of conductive materials. • "Forget more bass or better dynamics - the sort of things people normally talk about about with main leads. What the Thor does is fundamentally more musical, and musically important than that. Once you've got used to it in the system, taking it out means no music - it's as simple as that." — Hi-Fi +, Product of the Year. • "Finally an AC distribution device that does the job right. ...in short the Thor is a remarkable device that makes systems sound more musical." — The Absolute Sound, Golden Ear Award.
• “I really like the way Pulsar Points sound in my system. They impart a sense of dynamics and drive to the system that other feet don’t” — Soundstage! • “And in not one of those systems did the Pulsar Points fail to deliver a worthwhile benefit. In fact, they bowled over even the most skeptical listeners...." — Hi Fi + • “In each case, the Pulsar Points added a previously unhinted at measure of control and precision, and more tightly focused imagery.” — Hi-Fi News & Record Review
• “After a few seconds, you lift the stylus, and it’s as clean and reside-free as the proverbial whistle…Upside: no potentially dangerous brushing, and no fluids!” — Stereophile.
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Boston Audio Design Mat 1
Boston Audio Design TuneBlocks
TuneBlocks utilize the uniquely low acoustic impedance of carbon graphite to efficiently drain mechanical energy from audio components, while simultaneously isolating the component from the shelf or table supporting it. You'll notice reduced transient smearing and increased resolution through the reduction of the components' noise floor. TuneBlocks also improve localization of instruments and create a wider and deeper sound stage. Use TuneBlocks with CD/DVD/SACD players, DACs, preamps, amps, turntables and even speakers ("S" model) to reveal detail and clarity you haven’t heard before. Unlike some other footer products, TuneBlocks offer gains anyone can hear without leaving a sonic signature of its own.
• "...the tonal richness of the music eclipsed the previous standard set by the combination of Stillpoints on a Symposium Acoustics Svelte Shelf. ... "As I look back on 2005, the components that excited me the most, and made the largest contribution to my system, were two products from an upstart company that challenged and even surpassed similar products I had been using in my system. That they did so for such a modest cost adds to my delight, for they bring to the system improvements that would cost upwards into the thousands of dollars for component upgrades. ... I speak of Boston Audio, headed by Austin Jackson, and thank him for pursuing his research with carbon graphite that lead to the development of the Mat 1 turntable mat, which worked wonders on my Linn turntable, and the TuneBlocks with the tungsten carbide bearing upgrade, which took all my source components to new heights." — "Best of 2005 Awards", EnjoytheMusic.com.
• "As for the regular chromium steel versus the tungsten carbide bearings, the choice, unfortunately, is clear: you should spring the extra $50 for the tungsten carbide. The upgraded bearings produced a more natural, fluid, breathing sound; ... I think that Boston Audio Design is really onto something with their pure carbon-graphite designs. The Mat 1 is a best-in-breed product that in my opinion has been under-reported in the wider audio press. Moreover, TuneBlocks resonance control devices managed to make a believer out of me, one who had never been previously persuaded by blobs, points, or pucks. I highly recommend you give them a try." — Positive Feedback.
The unit also features IsoTek's Polaris-X circuit technology which eliminates product cross contamination, effectively offering any hardware plugged into the unit a clean power supply. This proprietary system shunts AC mains borne noise to Earth without compressing the dynamics of the music. This design also isolates each piece of equipment electrically, effectively giving each one a separate AC mains spur line. Other innovations such as sophisticated silver plated copper circuit paths and the use of silver solder throughout the system also improve overall performance. Thor also has full surge protection.
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