Alcohol Poisoning
Posted by: Steve Toy on 13 September 2001
I have only just returned from my stay at Jonathan Ribee's place, and I must say what a fantastic time I have had, both at Jonathan's and at Pog's. The hospitality was excellent, as was the company. The only caveat was the fact that I had far to much to drink, and spent most of yesterday feeling as though I had surived a good kicking! 
When I first heard Jonatha's system, I had to get used to a very different sonic presentation - weightier, but not as agile as mine. His Mana phase two was better than I expected, and did more or less what the QS Reference did, in terms of lowering the noise floor and bringing out more detail. Both give good PR&T, the Mana possibly having the edge on overall detail.
For much of the dem, we used my Densen amps, my CD5, but Jonathan's Hi-cap. as this is so much more dynamic and authoritative than the Flatcap 2. The QS Reference table was abandoned quite early on, serving only as a multi-story parking lot for equipment during changeovers!
Then the Mana was upgraded to Phase Four...
It took a little while for it (and us) to settle, but it soon became clear that this was the way to go - the level of improvement was breathtaking, the QS well and truly in the weeds! Female vocals gained a presence and texture that I have only previously heard on a CDS 2. Imaging was pin-sharp - relevant or not, it was there to be heard! The slightly loose bass was now much tighter and more tuneful. Even the MF amps now had PR&T, and if you close your eyes, something I rarely do, you hadd a sense of everything being in its place, together both spatially and temporally.
The Mana wins, and given its cost-effective upgradability, is clearly the best equpment support system in the world.
If Tony Lonorghan has not yet ordered his QS Reference table, Tony, I'd like to do a straight swap with you!
When I first heard Jonatha's system, I had to get used to a very different sonic presentation - weightier, but not as agile as mine. His Mana phase two was better than I expected, and did more or less what the QS Reference did, in terms of lowering the noise floor and bringing out more detail. Both give good PR&T, the Mana possibly having the edge on overall detail.
For much of the dem, we used my Densen amps, my CD5, but Jonathan's Hi-cap. as this is so much more dynamic and authoritative than the Flatcap 2. The QS Reference table was abandoned quite early on, serving only as a multi-story parking lot for equipment during changeovers!
Then the Mana was upgraded to Phase Four...
It took a little while for it (and us) to settle, but it soon became clear that this was the way to go - the level of improvement was breathtaking, the QS well and truly in the weeds! Female vocals gained a presence and texture that I have only previously heard on a CDS 2. Imaging was pin-sharp - relevant or not, it was there to be heard! The slightly loose bass was now much tighter and more tuneful. Even the MF amps now had PR&T, and if you close your eyes, something I rarely do, you hadd a sense of everything being in its place, together both spatially and temporally.
The Mana wins, and given its cost-effective upgradability, is clearly the best equpment support system in the world.
If Tony Lonorghan has not yet ordered his QS Reference table, Tony, I'd like to do a straight swap with you!
It's always a nice day for it, have a good one
Steve
I think it should have recovered by then. I will have to be careful how much I drink next Tuesday before driving back the next day. I'm looking forward to hearing the DM 10 on Mana, and having a few beers in one or two of your locals... 
It's always a nice day for it, have a good one
Steve
Indeed the stand arguments are as subjective as anything else on this Forum. The Mana wins for me because it achieves its objectives so well, and is upgradable. Jonathan's room is upstairs, so is suspended, as is typical in English houses. If I recall correctly, Pog's floor is concrete - as we were on the ground floor. It didn't seem to matter either way.
It's always a nice day for it, have a good one
Steve
Allan,
I think it would perhaps be an idea if Tony listened to the black shelves first!
I think it would perhaps be an idea if Tony listened to the black shelves first!
It's always a nice day for it, have a good one
Steve
So which mains block should I then use?
Please don't say my computer one!
Please don't say my computer one!
It's always a nice day for it, have a good one
Steve