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In Reply to: RE: I opted for the Oyaide R1 (Thanks all) posted by AudioDwebe on August 03, 2020 at 09:53:37
Unfortunately (or fortunately) I only had one day of listening with just the receptacle put in place. I had purchased a few upgraded power cords for my source gear which arrived the day after I put the receptacle in place and I did put those in place right away, as I had no patience to wait.
So on day one, with no burn-in, the only thing I noticed with the Oyaide is that it seemed that I could turn up the volume of the music without it actually getting loud. I know this sounds weird but the music/soundstage appeared cleaner and more precise which allowed it to be turned up without it appearing to get "loud" in the normal sense.
I just got more music and it was still enjoyable. I don't know if this is what people refer to as a "black" background or what, but it was pretty nice.
After I added all the power cords, which today includes additional cords for the amps which arrived a few days later, that sense of just the music being turned up without it becoming annoying and unbearable has increased. It is much more noticeable now.
Upgrading the power cords and receptacle, and also using Stabilant 22 on all connections of power cables, has made my system much more enjoyable to listen to. The soundstage has expanded and has become more three dimensional.
I still have to add the other Oyaide and power cord to my PP2000, then I'm done for a long while.
I wonder what I'll hear as the receptacles break in. The rig is now sounding better than it's ever sounded.
I've got JMR Trentes in place now and boy, those things can clearly distinguish each step of the upgrade/tweaking that's been done.
So I'm not sure what just the receptacle upgrade would have resulted in, but that's okay by me. Collectively, it's been a fantastic move.
Thanks, and cheers.
"Man, that mouse is Awesome." - Kaemon (referring to Jerry, of Tom and Jerry fame)
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Cool, AudioDwebe.
I'm very pleased by reading your evaluation. Keep in mind the Oyaide R1 AC outlet takes quite awhile to burn-in, so you can expect gradual improvements.
A lowered-noise floor almost always results in the sweet-spot of the volume control being raised, with low-level hash, resonances, and harmonic glare often being reduced. This means the elusive blacker background has been achieved. More of the true signal will "pop", including soundstage boundaries and imaging after the AC outlet and power cords burn-in. Also listen for micro and macro dynamics to become more readily apparent. This is a key benefit a lowered noise floor due to a better-optimized AC delivery system. Enjoy!
Cheers, Duster
Thanks, Duster, for all your help.
Most of my favorite, quality recordings sound a bit better with stuff I hadn't noticed previously being exposed before me. Kind of fun.
Cheers.
"Man, that mouse is Awesome." - Kaemon (referring to Jerry, of Tom and Jerry fame)
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