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alkizz 01-26-2020 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Puma Cat (Post 993546)
So...I read their website, and I did not find that it explained anything that is meaningful to actually understanding what it is doing.

So, I'm curious what the phrase: "...to affect harmonic energy change audio signals and systems" actually means.

ALL electric and/or audio signals are electromagnetic waves/fields. Just read Dollard, Steinmetz, or Heaviside...all electrical energy is the result from the interaction of dielectricity and magnetism.

So, how is this product different, and in what way? What is the transfer function and what is the functional response it is mediating? It's not explaining what the transfer function is, and what the functional response is. If it mediates some sort of physics-based functional response, it can be described by a transfer function. I don't get any of that information from the web page, so it reads like marketing-speak to me.

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Originally Posted by DVass13 (Post 993553)
I have to say that I agree with Puma Cat here. After taking a look at the website I'm a bit more confused than I was to begin with.

My personal experience:

A few months ago, after PM'ing with a member here (not sure if he wants to be named), and out of curiosity, I ordered 2 of the entry level ElectraClear devices. Measly investment considering it was less than $200 and there is a great return policy.

In my setup, I have 2 dedicated separate 20A runs from the panel to my components. One for the amps and one for everything else.

I plugged the EC's into each of those outlets and my layman explanation of the result is that I noticed more loudness right away. It was like the gain had been turned up on the preamp but without turning up line noise.

Over time I've tried to pinpoint what it is I've been hearing and the best way I can think of to explain it is that along with more "loudness", the music "hits" harder and is more "crisp" or "clean".

I imagine that doesn't answer many questions but based on my experience I'm going to order a Sorcerer x4 minimally, or a Sorcerer x4 and a Wizard in April.

This will free up one of the ElectraClears so I'd be willing to ship it to someone for a demo in their system all I'd ask is that you pay the shipping costs both ways as I plan to keep it and use it near the AV setup in the family room.

Hope this helps.

BuffaloBill 01-26-2020 12:24 PM

If you want more "juice" at all frequencies why not just get a more efficient speaker, especially horn, with the added benefit of less distortion. No "magic" needed.

cohsystms 01-26-2020 12:36 PM

Sure, that is an option. But if you want more from out of the speaker, or to hear its full potential, then the “magic” recipe of ADD-Powr is necessary.

For The Love of Music 01-26-2020 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alkizz (Post 993566)
My personal experience:



A few months ago, after PM'ing with a member here (not sure if he wants to be named), and out of curiosity, I ordered 2 of the entry level ElectraClear devices. Measly investment considering it was less than $200 and there is a great return policy.



In my setup, I have 2 dedicated separate 20A runs from the panel to my components. One for the amps and one for everything else.



I plugged the EC's into each of those outlets and my layman explanation of the result is that I noticed more loudness right away. It was like the gain had been turned up on the preamp but without turning up line noise.



Over time I've tried to pinpoint what it is I've been hearing and the best way I can think of to explain it is that along with more "loudness", the music "hits" harder and is more "crisp" or "clean".



I imagine that doesn't answer many questions but based on my experience I'm going to order a Sorcerer x4 minimally, or a Sorcerer x4 and a Wizard in April.



This will free up one of the ElectraClears so I'd be willing to ship it to someone for a demo in their system all I'd ask is that you pay the shipping costs both ways as I plan to keep it and use it near the AV setup in the family room.



Hope this helps.



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For The Love of Music 01-26-2020 12:51 PM

ADD-Powr listening impressions!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BuffaloBill (Post 993583)
If you want more "juice" at all frequencies why not just get a more efficient speaker, especially horn, with the added benefit of less distortion. No "magic" needed.



Changing out speakers is fun, and expensive.

From experience before any component or speaker is changed out support the electrical foundation to get the most from your system - it takes work, but that’s the hobby.

The objective for me is it must be better, not different. And a lot of this is done at fractions of price compared to components, speakers and cables.

Masterlu 01-26-2020 01:11 PM

Myself and the family last night was able to see a notable difference in our Theater Projector. The image had more “Pop” dynamic contrast, and slightly deeper color saturation.

Could I have achieved this through re-calibration; I have no doubt. But, as Ed stated above it is the electrical foundation that is being improved. This has immensely increased our enjoyment across the board with all of my electronics.

I can easily state, even at this early juncture this has been the most rewarding “Bang for the Buck” for me.

Masterlu 01-26-2020 01:15 PM

I now have ADD-Powr products on every system I own in Cape Cod.

Masterlu 01-26-2020 02:03 PM

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The Wizard in my Mac 2-Channel room; up on top.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1580061762

Masterlu 01-26-2020 02:04 PM

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Here is a Wizard under my Analog rig, at the bottom.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1580061847

Masterlu 01-26-2020 02:06 PM

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Here are 3 Wizards under my Burmester Amps.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1580061956


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