Another new sound system

[Outside_Lookin_in]

Coincidently, I was listening to my hi-fi today after the 5th enhancement. Enhancements 1-5 have involved various materials from TFT through to STB Diamond, including some uniquely hybridised adherents. I was listening through the worst time of day from just before 6 till 7pm. I could detect none of the usual flatness or more generally any of the ugliness associated with that time of evening. Everything I threw at it sounded great (except for the worst internet rips). Question. Going by the above graph, if I use 2.2x STB Diamond, will it equal x STB Nuclear?

 

[bosshoss]

. Question. Going by the above graph, if I use 2.2x STB Diamond, will it equal x STB Nuclear?

I don't know for sure, but I don't think it would. it would still be great, but there's something about the purity of Nuclear that I haven't heard before, in any previous mix. Something very awesome!
Smoothness of mids, stability of images, solidity of bass, rock solid dependability lets you relax and stop worrying about the possibility of minor sonic fluctuations, because they never happen. Just so relaxing, luxurious and satisfying. Plus you hear more than you've ever heard before, so it's more interesting and engaging..

 

[bosshoss]

I made the first Nuclear Strange Matter brick this morning. It's an outrage. I replaced just one of the 36 Platinum bricks, and the SQ was elevated to an outrageous new high. If I replaced the 36 Platinum/Diamond bricks, I think I could get the same result with 8 Nuclear bricks.

But the real killer is what STB Nuclear does for Cat 5e data cables (or any data cable for that matter). Unbeee-lievable!!! . Add as many more screaming heads as you like. I'm getting MORE improvement than treating the power cables, possibly. My Cat 5 cables are over 50 feet in length total, and wrapping 12 inches with STB Nuclear wrap improves the sound beyond question. Anyone can hear it. Obviously the more you wrap, the better it sounds.
Can anyone explain how this works? The data cable is just carrying digital data...presumably the untreated cable is not actively corrupting the data...but wrapping the cable improves the sound...so what can be happening?

The only explanation which makes any sense, is that EMI emissions from the untreated Cat 5 digital cable are corrupting the analog circuitry, or the power supply. And STB stops those emissions. What else makes any sense?

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

Try a shorter CAT5.

 

[bosshoss]

Try a shorter CAT5.

I haven't got one but I'll get one. My suspicion is that a short cable won't sound as good as a long treated cable. But we'll find out.

 

[bosshoss]

This is the cable I'm using. I can't find the exact cable anywhere on the internet

CAT 5e SF/UTP 26AWG X4P ISO/IEC 11801 & EN50173 SC11836

Cat 5e - The wires in Cat5e cables are twisted far more tightly than those in the Cat5 cable. This is what allows Cat5e cables to be more resistant to crosstalk.
SF/UTP is the shielding type "Shielded and Foiled with Unsielded Twisted Pairs"
26AWG is the diameter of each internal wire
X4P is the number of twisted pairs (4)
ISO/IEC is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
EN 50173: Information technology - Generic cabling systems.
ISO/IEC 11801 Information technology — Generic cabling for customer premises

interesting info :
https://www.firefold.com/blogs/news/what-are-the-differences-between-cat5-and-cat5e-cables

also :
Although Cat5e and Cat6 are both good choices for gaming over Ethernet connections, Cat6 cables are often the preferred type. This isn't necessarily because of speed, however since 1000Mbps is fine for most gamers. Cat6 cables are better at handling interference than Cat5e cables.

and...
The big difference between Cat6 and Cat7 is the speed and frequency. As you may have already seen, a Cat7 cable has a max. speed of 10.000 Mbit/s and a Cat6 cable has a max. of 1.000 Mbit/s. Also, the Cat7 has a higher frequency than the Cat6.

https://www.loxone.com/enus/blog/cat7-cable/

and finally...
https://www.newyorkcables.com/updates/what-makes-cat7-cat8-the-next-generation-ethernet-cables/

So it seems there are huge performance differences between different grades and qualities of data cables. I suggest that an STB Nuclear treated data cable should be designated Cat 25 at least.

 

[bosshoss]

Nuclear is a total freakout. I can't even believe it. The data cables are a whole new ballgame, and the power side is off the scale as well. This goes well beyond what I thought was possible 2 days ago.

I truly believe it is revolutionary. High end audio will never be the same. Maybe other areas as well. It's almost certain that all analog and digital data transmission would massively benefit from STB Nuclear treatment. Plus every stage of the power supply chain worldwide. At least the domestic side, for sure. And for sensitive equipment such as medical devices, and measuring instruments.

Maybe it's a good thing I gave the wrong formula to the patent attorney. Not intentionally, but I now know it was wrong.

 

[Frantic]

Nuclear is a total freakout. I can't even believe it. The data cables are a whole new ballgame, and the power side is off the scale as well. This goes well beyond what I thought was possible 2 days ago.

I truly believe it is revolutionary. High end audio will never be the same. Maybe other areas as well. It's almost certain that all analog and digital data transmission would massively benefit from STB Nuclear treatment. Plus every stage of the power supply chain worldwide.

Maybe it's a good thing I gave the wrong formula to the patent attorney. Not intentionally, but I now know it was wrong.

does that mean we got the wrong formula too?

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

This is the cable I'm using. I can't find the exact cable anywhere on the internet.

Any Cat 5e cable should do. There's no point exceeding the speed of your service, and any inbuilt shielding will be obsolete once it's covered in Nuclear.

 

[bosshoss]

does that mean we got the wrong formula too?

You did. If you heard Nuclear, you'd be completely floored. *

* it's still the same effect, but much stronger.

 

[bosshoss]

Any Cat 5e cable should do. There's no point exceeding the speed of your service, and any inbuilt shielding will be obsolete once it's covered in Nuclear.

Well that's true. I can't imagine standard shielding contributing in any meaningful way, compared with STB Nuclear.

 

[Frantic]

You did. If you heard Nuclear, you'd be completely floored. *

* it's still the same effect, but much stronger.

I'd Like to speak to the manager please.

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

I made the first Nuclear Strange Matter brick this morning. It's an outrage. I replaced just one of the 36 Platinum bricks, and the SQ was elevated to an outrageous new high. If I replaced the 36 Platinum/Diamond bricks, I think I could get the same result with 8 Nuclear bricks.

But the real killer is what STB Nuclear does for Cat 5e data cables (or any data cable for that matter). Unbeee-lievable!!! . Add as many more screaming heads as you like. I'm getting MORE improvement than treating the power cables, possibly. My Cat 5 cables are over 50 feet in length total, and wrapping 12 inches with STB Nuclear wrap improves the sound beyond question. Anyone can hear it. Obviously the more you wrap, the better it sounds.
Can anyone explain how this works? The data cable is just carrying digital data...presumably the untreated cable is not actively corrupting the data...but wrapping the cable improves the sound...so what can be happening?

The only explanation which makes any sense, is that EMI emissions from the untreated Cat 5 digital cable are corrupting the analog circuitry, or the power supply. And STB stops those emissions. What else makes any sense?

Does covering the Cat 5e cable only improve streamed music (viz., Spotify), or also directly plugged music (e.g., iTunes)?

 

[bosshoss]

Does covering the Cat 5e cable only improve streamed music (viz., Spotify), or also directly plugged music (e.g., iTunes)?

That's an easy one. Definitely all of it.

 

[bosshoss]

I'd Like to speak to the manager please.

Certainly Sir. May I interest you in one of the STB Comprehensive Update Plans?

 

[Sebastian]

Recieved my package from Mark yesterday evening and have just started testing. Stuck the Sonic Elevator on the breaker box, stuck one piece of PG3S on the broadband modem. Then just casually strew the rest of the tape pieces under the amplifier and close to the soundcard I'm using for sound from my laptop. First immediate thing was that the volume went up and bass became deeper and more detailed. Then played Easybeats "Friday On My Mind" from the US mono LP and started to LAUGH OUT LOUD and actually tear up. English is not my mother tongue so bear with me here: I can't really explain it, but it was as if the music "left" the speakers, I started to physically feel the music and it entered my mind. Pretty discomforting at first. Will play some favourite records now and let this sink in! Massive thanks, Mark.

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

Feeling restless after reading recent reports in this thread, I spent the afternoon wrapping the Cat 5e cable between my internet box and my modem with STB PlatinumGold, as well as the cable between the wall outlet and the TV. The cable from my modem to the distributer thingy that connects to different outlets around the apartment, I wrapped around the sonic elevator (which had been sitting on top of the power point feeding the TV and stereo, as I only have one). I wrapped both ends of the TV power cord as well, covering about 2/3 of the entire length of the cord. Video on streamed content was sharp and colour was vivid. I couldn't imagine it being any better. Every wrinkle stood out. Sound was realistic and stereo effect enhanced with sound now coming "out of field". I haven't tested music streamed from my laptop yet, but I'll try that later tonight.

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

It's now 9:40pm and I've been listening for half an hour to streamed music from my laptop. With previous applications of STB, my stereo was already sounding fantastic, but now with the above-mentioned upgrade, it sounds more authoritative. Everything seems improved and more balanced. Strings and percussion sound very tight. It really sounds like I've made a significant upgrade to my speakers or amplifier. WOW!
The mind boggles at the thought of how much better it would have been with STB Nuclear!

 

[bosshoss]

I can't really explain it, but it was as if the music "left" the speakers, I started to physically feel the music and it entered my mind.

Thank you Sebastian - great to get your first impressions. What you've said reminds me of the first time I heard the Perfect Path mats. It was very subtle, but once I heard what might be possible, and became convinced it was real - I was hooked. I haven't stopped experimenting since then, and now I think STB Nuclear is finally the real deal.

You will no doubt notice that the STB effect seems to come and go at various times. Don't worry if that happens - it always comes back, usually better than before. Especially if you add a new piece!

 

[Frantic]

Certainly Sir. May I interest you in one of the STB Comprehensive Update Plans?

yes, I'm assuming since there are so many changes and upgrades on a hourly basis that you will have a subsciption plan soon. I'd like to get in on the ground floor and send you a large deposit for a one year plan. Would this be exceptable?Also, could I get the BLACK FRIDAY pricing?