Here are the instructions you will recieve when your STB package arrives, if you ordered sample packs. You will receive a pack each of the THICK and THIN STB Black tape. One thing I didn't say in the instructions, is that it may be necessary to use a cable tie, wire twisty, a spot of glue or a piece of clear tape to hold the THIN tape in place after you wind it onto a cable. The adhesive is not very strong, which is great when you want to remove it (which you would only want to do if something better is released). Also, despite what I wrote in the instructions, it will work on speakers, but inside the box on the wires and components, not on the exterior of the speaker box.
THIN STB BLACK FOR CABLES
Use thin STB Black on any digital or analog cable. Best use is for power cables, near (but not
touching) terminations at both ends of the cable. Keep the tape away from the AC pins. Take care
to wrap tightly and avoid getting too close to the AC outlet. The tape is insulated with PVA.
The best cable to treat is the power amplifier power cable. Next best are pre-amp power cables
and turntable power cables. Then move to analog interconnect cables, both ends near the cable
terminations. Wrap the termination itself and at least 4 inches of the cable, at both ends. Use
thinly cut pieces for thinner cables. Also consider treating the wifi modem power cable (close to the
modem) if you stream music. Thin tape is also suitable for the exterior of the modem itself, taking
care not to obstruct the modem signal too much. Please try this, it’s fantastic!
Cut a small piece of STB BLACK thin tape and stick it firmly to the top of the turntable headshell.
Then use a wide strip to wrap around the shaft of the tonearm near where it enters the turtable plinth.
In general, the thin tape is useful for cables and other curved surfaces. For flat surfaces, use the
STB BLACK thick tape. The thick tape has 3 active layers and the thin tape has only 2 layers, but
they are very powerful! I hope you enjoy using both tapes.
THICK STB BLACK FOR CHASSIS
The thick tape has 3 layers, including a crystal layer. The thin tape does not have the crystal layer.
Use the thick tape on flat surfaces, because it is too stiff for effective use on cables or terminations.
Best use is on the AC wall outlet, well away from the sockets themselves. Also on safe areas near
and around the AC fuses that protect the stereo. Use common sense and don’t let the tape impede
proper action of any flip switches. It does not have to be too close to the fuse.
Use thick tape on the chassis of power amps, near where the AC power enters the unit. Also on
pre-amps, turntable and other equipment in the same location near the AC inlet. STB BLACK works
by purifying the AC power, so make sure it is used in the places where the AC flow is broken ( ie
near any connections). However it also has the ability to eliminate vibration, so it can be used
effectively on turntables, especially near where the tonearm meets the plinth. It is very effective on
wi-fi modems, and on laptops used for music streaming. Don’t bother wasting it on speakers,
except perhaps a piece or two right next to the terminals. If the speakers are powered, that’s a
different matter. Use THIN tape on the power cords! I hope you enjoy the results of using STB BLACK!
