cd system enhancement

james n posted:

Going through some old Hi-Fi boxes at the weekend i found an unopened TQ 'enhancement' disc so will give it a go later. What volume do you play it at as there seems to be little instruction on what to do with it  (apart from play it...) ?

James

 

No need for excessive volume, just put it on and head for the kitchen and make yourself a cup of tea or three...

Ta 

Just be aware that whilst sipping on your tea in the kitchen, it may sound like there is a rave taking place nearby! 

Ah ok - the dog will be impressed 

My CD says to play it at your usual volume. 

If by any chance you are using the alternative Yoko Ono cd as your system enhancement disc, best keep the volume on low...

wenger2015 posted:

If by any chance you are using the alternative Yoko Ono cd as your system enhancement disc, best keep the volume on low...

Is it possible to put a cap on free? 

Interesting - very interesting 

Well expecting nothing (although the missus did ask what the hell was i listening to when i first put it on) there is indeed a difference after running track 3 at moderate volume. My Melco had been on all day and my Devialet doesn't really sound any different between sleep and operation (minimal if any warm up) so i don't think it was down to system changes. 

The result - Just more clarity. Everything sounds a clearer and sharper which is good. Well worth 10 minutes of system time. I'll try it again in a few days to see if it has the same effect 

I'm glad to hear it's not just my ears that heard a difference. I don't use my system every day so I felt the TQ disc was only needed every few months. I've Ripped a copy so must run it through the 272 soon. 

Yes thanks for the heads up. I run a reasonably decent headphone system at work so i'll have to try it on that too 

My experience with TQ, disc, cables, interconnects, whatever it is ...they all work extremely well

TQ did bring out the Iridium amplifier a little while ago, any one heard one ?  It didn't receive that great reviews at the time.

TOBYJUG posted:

TQ did bring out the Iridium amplifier a little while ago, any one heard one ?  It didn't receive that great reviews at the time.

I wonder if it's the forerunner of the amps that Elsdon Wonfor seem to be launching? 

The Inca Tech Claymore was one of his. A cracking amp IIRC. 

I purchased a TQ 'enhancement' disc, and ran it through my NS01 this morning, it certainly does "to my ears" make a difference, and for the better I think, plus with the beauty of the NS01 I've saved it to its hard drive.

james n posted:

The Inca Tech Claymore was one of his. A cracking amp IIRC. 

It heated the house as well if I remember correctly ?!

al9315 posted:

james n posted:

The Inca Tech Claymore was one of his. A cracking amp IIRC. 

It heated the house as well if I remember correctly ?!

and what's not to like about that? Unless of course you happen to live in Florida.

Not sure whether or not there's just group hysteria going on, but, having run the ripped copy of the CD, I have to concur with others here ............ increased clarity and "real" sound to, for example, plucked guitar strings.

I so wanted this to be a load of cobblers, and I have no idea what's going on here, but it's all good. 

Interesting Dave. I ran track 3 through my personal work setup (Sony NW-ZX2 and Shure SE846). Same result as my home system 

james n posted:

Interesting Dave. I ran track 3 through my personal work setup (Sony NW-ZX2 and Shure SE846). Same result as my home system 

So, we're not necessarily imagining things, or, for that matter, bonkers ............. but how is this noticeable improvement possible?

After all, Yello get a fair hammering here at chez Dave, and I'd have thought that constituted a sufficient workout .......... 's mad.