tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post1502231355825894846..comments2023-10-30T19:20:15.471+08:00Comments on desirable audio boutique 欲望:音响: Power Struggle? Torus Power RM8A.maggielurva 愛美姬http://www.blogger.com/profile/14547223575199060065noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-73014303155951214692009-12-14T09:54:34.638+08:002009-12-14T09:54:34.638+08:00hi bryan,
the blogger here has moved to http://hi...hi bryan,<br /><br />the blogger here has moved to http://hifi-unlimited.blogspot.commaggielurva 愛美姬https://www.blogger.com/profile/14547223575199060065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-18858579192960202512009-12-14T07:23:25.921+08:002009-12-14T07:23:25.921+08:00Can you say more about the differences in what you...Can you say more about the differences in what you hear between the purepower and the torus? I didn't really see any comparison comments. Other than the bass probably being deeper with the purepower. What else is different?<br /><br />I am now comparing a torus RM10 (not balanced in) and an equi=tech 1.5RQ (balanced out). Both are isolation transformer based whereas the purepower is a regenerator. I find the two units are very, very different. The Torus does not have the same lower noise floor. And it's sound is colored, and liquidy, opaque. The equi=tech has a startling amount less noise and much more transparent. Now keep in mind in Canada we don't have balanced lines and the RM10 is not a balanced model. But on these same unbalanced 120V circuits the equi=tech takes the same AC out, and outputs balanced 120V. It's 60/60 out instead of 120/0 out like the torus. So I give the nod to the equi=tech for noise reduction and it shows up big time in the music.<br /><br />However, I'm not sure which I like better. The equi=tech is making system sound a bit too detailed and I might have to tune this with speaker placement maybe. But I like the warmth that the torus imparts in one sense. But how can an AC product inject warmth when its not in the signal path? Very weird. But I also don't like the liquidness of it that much as its colored.<br /><br />I might bring a purepower next. But I'd like some to read some comparison notes and thoughts to see if it might really be worth paying for shipping.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877251797094563893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-66334492208165306672009-03-17T20:46:00.000+08:002009-03-17T20:46:00.000+08:00Hi! Bob,Thanks to your earlier tip off, I did in f...Hi! Bob,<BR/><BR/>Thanks to your earlier tip off, I did in fact put the Torus Power vs a power distrubutor strip made by Audio Prism to the test. I put 2 persons whom I know are experienced listeners to the A/B blind test, in my system. I asked them, if they heard a diference? Both said yes, and very clearly too! <BR/><BR/>I have no interest in either Pure Power or Torus Power. I've known both Mr Eng(Pure Power) as long as I known James(Torus Power), whom are the respective distributor for the brands mentioned. <BR/><BR/>I do however, recomend that if any one have RM$10K-20K to burn on an all in one power solution for your hifi system, please audition both and make your sound decision.Panzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238945931494674364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-71338265265937552772009-03-17T17:20:00.000+08:002009-03-17T17:20:00.000+08:00Bob,Lets leave it to the consumer to try and decid...Bob,<BR/><BR/>Lets leave it to the consumer to try and decide which PLC is better for their systems.<BR/><BR/>I think the Malaysian public is more open minded when it comes to product evaluation.<BR/><BR/>I always believed that battery regeneration works and always had good regards to Pure Power's products. Therefore I am a bit perplexed to read your posting.<BR/><BR/>Let the products speak for themselves and not add more "noise", shall we?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-1231225671528211172009-03-17T10:29:00.000+08:002009-03-17T10:29:00.000+08:00Hi Bob,As a manufacturer, I find your remarks on t...Hi Bob,<BR/><BR/>As a manufacturer, I find your remarks on the Torus (and RGPC) quite nauseating.<BR/><BR/>Other than visiting Torus's website, have you listened and compared the Torus with your PurePower?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-7408452885410864072009-03-17T04:09:00.000+08:002009-03-17T04:09:00.000+08:00Hello to all from Bob at PurePower, thanks Marten ...Hello to all from Bob at PurePower, thanks Marten for your observation about PurePower vs. PS Audio, we are biased but we believe we have a superior product too.<BR/><BR/>Regarding Torus, I visited their site, noticed that all they offer is noise reduction as a low pass filter plus surge suppression. Aside from the fact that Torus has current limiting (they wont admit how much) and that it sucks up about 500 watts of power away from the components that need it the most, it may very well beat a RGPC, but thats not saying much since the RGPC does nothing to begin with.<BR/><BR/>As I said in a previous blog entry, the only true acid test for benchmark power is a fully isolated battery. In double blind AB tests, nobody can hear the difference betweeen PurePower's regenerated ouput and the battery supply. I wonder if the Torus could pass a similar test vs a $99 power strip?<BR/><BR/>Ciao,<BR/>BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-60405048728726847552009-03-15T22:54:00.000+08:002009-03-15T22:54:00.000+08:00hafiz,Thanks for the compliments. I only wrote abo...hafiz,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliments. I only wrote about a product I enjoyed thoroughly.<BR/><BR/>futurekaki,<BR/><BR/>Yes, the Torus Power RM8A made my system sounded like glorious music, not merely good hifi.Panzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238945931494674364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-24539876172024298582009-03-15T20:45:00.000+08:002009-03-15T20:45:00.000+08:00I can see the review's content is like dancing, ve...I can see the review's content is like dancing, very enjoying! That is him :)futurekakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402221440828423725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-79739044373318317502009-03-14T23:35:00.000+08:002009-03-14T23:35:00.000+08:00PANZER, this is a masterclass on how to write a re...PANZER,<BR/><BR/> this is a masterclass on how to write a review of hi-fi products.<BR/><BR/> you have outdid yourself;Thoroughly enjoyable and informative...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-46521268635947004442009-03-14T12:06:00.000+08:002009-03-14T12:06:00.000+08:00ML,None taken, it's meant to be as it's, because I...ML,<BR/><BR/>None taken, it's meant to be as it's, because I am indeed very much, as you say "in love!"Panzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238945931494674364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-13083997913275541742009-03-14T11:25:00.000+08:002009-03-14T11:25:00.000+08:00Panzer, no offence, it is "its" and not "it's". Ot...Panzer, no offence, it is "its" and not "it's". Otherwise, you sound like you are in love ;-)maggielurva 愛美姬https://www.blogger.com/profile/14547223575199060065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-63882816674941976152009-03-14T11:08:00.000+08:002009-03-14T11:08:00.000+08:00THAT is a humongous transformer inside!!!!!!!!THAT is a humongous transformer inside!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-59283200504107532582009-03-14T10:47:00.000+08:002009-03-14T10:47:00.000+08:00correction;30 yrsplus playing hi-fi,I am in my 50s...correction;30 yrsplus playing hi-fi,I am in my 50s now....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15183108.post-84053580053538908922009-03-14T10:30:00.000+08:002009-03-14T10:30:00.000+08:00THE Canadians sure know their hi-fi;1.Pure POWER i...THE Canadians sure know their hi-fi;<BR/><BR/>1.Pure POWER is so much better than PS audio;background gets darker music note just becomes clearer.<BR/><BR/>2.As far as transformer based isolations are concerned ,TORUS slay Richard Gray in seconds;quite literally..<BR/><BR/>3.Amplifications;simaudio is infinitely better than MARK LEVINSON/KRELL.and TENOR?perharps sit at the top as the finest amp around.<BR/><BR/>4.PSB,REFERANCE 3A,COINCIDENT;RANK AMONGST THE finest loudspeaker around;if only the cost more.<BR/><BR/> that has been my observations in 3 yrs plus playing hi-fi.<BR/><BR/> p/s i am not Canadian<BR/>4.budget speakersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com