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Originally Posted by FreddieFerric (Post 1051788)

How's it working out in your system Doug?

So far, I did a quick calibration with only one focus position and I’m definitely noticing a difference for the better. Sound stage is more defined, bass is slightly more prominent without the loss of top end that some have mentioned. Some other posts mentioned taking more focus points and running in global mode will produce a warmer sound. I’ve yet to try that.

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Originally Posted by Puma Cat (Post 1051801)

Get Shunyata Venom V16 power distributor....it's better than either of those two.

Plus, it has a sophisticated ground-plane noise reduction (GP-NR) stem as well.

Look at all those big-*ssed coils/chokes/inductors, whatever the frick they are, inside the Niagara 5000...gaaaahhh!!! :doh:

Trust me, you don't want these inside a power distributor....:nono:

https://photos.imageevent.com/puma_c...agara-5000.jpg

Just ask MasterLu, he's got a couple Venom V16 power distributors he's been using; they're...great.

Had one here a while back for shooting the product shots for it (which are in the Shunyata ad in the current issue of TAS, BTW). Trust me when I say, it is...VERY impressive.

Plus MasterLu can get you one at a great price; at less than half the price of the MPC1500 or Niagara 5000. Put the savings into a good Shunyata XC power cable for it.

Why did you have to say this Stephen? I have enough problems on my hands without needing to drool over a new piece of gear. :drool: