Acoustic Revive RCI-3 vs RCI-3H

Compared to some hardcore fans, I may have only a few pieces of the AR cable insulator ... But that won't stop me from sharing with you guys what I think of their latest version made from hickory wood...

All because 1 single piece alone can help when placed under the most vulnerable cable ... If you can't afford multiple pieces dun fret, just buy 1 first ...

Due to the pressure of currency exchange rates, AR products have become more expensive by quite a big margin ... And the new cable insulator does not escape that fate as well...

It's not exactly a value for money product at all ..

To cut the test short, I compared the old and new under the Acrolink 6100 power cord from the wall to the distributor.....

So what's the difference ..??? What's the improvement ..???

Over 1 test track of familiar music, I heard a blacker and quieter background ..... Separation between voices and instruments are also better ...

So it's not a HUGE difference of day and night proportions ... So should you upgrade??

Well if you want the best, the hickory insulator is definitely better ... If not, you can mix the new and old pieces if you are already a converted user ...

Try it if you are one who is anal about lifting all your cables off the floor..... Just remember to add them in gradually to enjoy the incremental improvement ...

Cheers!

Pressure relief...

The plugs may be tight but as the cable is heavy, there is a slight sag if you leave the cable dangling....

I have to use 2 wooden blocks, 1 of which is a chess seed, to support the plug at the end....

Neat and tidy it became....

Cheers..!

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Current setup 20 Nov 2011

As of tonight...

CAL Delta CD transport
Nuforce DAC 9
Adcom GFP-750 preamplifier
Channel Islands Audio D-100 power amplifiers
Polk Audio LSi-15 loudspeakers

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RR-77 and partners

Between the 2 black boxes are 3 TAOC SBL-13 .... and there's a Sound Mechanics cone on top of the RR-77....

I think I need a piece of crystal though....

How to raise the RR-77?

A shelf, a bench, a box and 2 empty reels end up as the raised platform for my RR-77....

You can just make out the DH Labs cable that feeds the PSU2...

A thicker cord for the RR-77

When I first plugged in the Acoustic Revive RR-77 I became a happier audiophile.....

This outwardly simple and lightweight device improved the spatiality and stereo imaging by quite a good margin. Most importantly, it made the room “BIGGER” and allowed me to play louder....

All these gains were pretty apparent even though I was using the stock power supply: a generic made in china wall wart unit.....

I should be contented but I was restless ....

So after hearing about what a good power supply can do for the RR-77, I decided to plonk down $$$ for a Kingrex PSU 2 and all that was said was true ..!! Cos the effects of the RR-77 was magnified and given a big BOOST......!! It was not subtle, not at all....

But even this setup is not ideal as I was using the supplied power cord, nothing fanciful ....

I strongly believe that a high quality PC will surely improve things ....

Since my isolation transformer power filter is lying around unused I decided that it could be the upgrade I needed.... This trusty partner allows me to use US plugs to feed the PSU2 and from my collection of power cords, I picked the DH Labs ...

Now I have to believe my ears ......!! I’d just realised that using a good power cord for the PSU2 to feed the RR-77 can be an ear-opening experience too...

You have to try it....

I think even a thick belden cord can do much better than any stock cord.....

In case I get tempted, I should refrain from trying a modded Kingrex PSU2......

That could be really be a killer, at a cost ...

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steps for new CDs

i am sure every audiophile has his favourite treatment for new music collection....

some are relatively affordable while others can be as expensive as your wife's SK II treatment essence.....

and here is what i do to new CDs....

a. apply nanotech cleaning liquid and polish

b. apply nanotech treatment liquid and polish

c. demagnetise

if i have a little more time and cash maybe i can try antistatic treatment..... e.g. antistatic gun, SK CD....

but at the moment, enough is enough....

hear through

i am beginning to hear things and more.....

but i cant pinpoint the source....

is it because of the

a. DAC improving with time

b. new diffusor panels on the ceiling

c. Acrolink D5000 XLR cables

d. new arrangement of 3 shunmook mpingo discs on the CD transport

even though i can nail it down, i am fine.....

and i am not complaining since everything sounds cool and good.....

turbo juice.....

when i read the thread about improving the RR-77, i was skeptical.....

how much more performance can one squeeze from the generator???

to put things in perspective, the 2 power supply from kingrex are not exactly cheap and cheerful...... one is less than half the cost of a RR-77 while the higher end unit is more than $400 list price....

in the end, i decided to bite the bullet and opted for the PSU Mk2....

and WOW!! the extra juice and current woke up the sleeping giant.....

the RR-77 is now even more effective and obvious.....

good stuff....

Clear crystals

The Japs are true experts in harnessing the properties of quartz crystals for acoustic tuning, be it acoustic revive or audio replas.....

However one needs serious cash to afford and bring these tuning accessories home.... They certainly don't come cheap at all....

Now here's a super el cheapo version from times the bookshop.....

SEVEN DOLLARS ONLY.....!!!!

Does it work ..???? Well I'd placed 1 on my tv and another in the room....

Let's see if it makes a difference....

expensive sausage....

by now acoustic revive audio accessories are tested and proven by to be effective in making music systems sound better.... even though not everyone understands how and why they work, it no longer matters ..... so long it works we are all satisfied......

the sausage-looking RAS-14 is their latest product for their legion of fans...... however, the price alone might deter many from even asking about it.....

i am one of these people ..... for i fear that i cant hold back after hearing its effects........

better stay away while i can .......

Polarity

It seems the RR-77 is quite sensitive to AC polarity......

When I switched the power plug over, everything become better as a result....

If you find yours to be not that effective, just switch the unit over....

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Small but big 2....

Instead of the supplied vibration damping sheet, I followed one of the proven methods and put on a piece of AR QR-8.....

It seems to be another small step ahead.....

Small but big?

As usual I was sceptical....

How good can this little duralumin plug be? I'd read about it from most of the online sources and all have been positive and encouraging ..... Can it really be that good?

Furthermore it's "quite" expensive for such a plain little thing..... This is surely another dun-tell-your-wife-how-much audio accessory.....

After putting it into the unused r1 outlet, I have to realign my sights and expectations ....

The effects are not subtle at all.... Hmmmmmm

It works!!!!

one by one....

it's always better to take things one step at a time especially when it comes to upgrades and improvements...... let it be your audio system, car and others......

maybe i was too anxious and too excited over the power enhancements...... so when i upgraded to a acrolink 6100 and oyaide wall base and plate in a span of 2 days, it was tough for me to discern which was doing what ....

but then, the jump in performance is kinda HUGE....

and seriously i am not complaining at all haha......

in between i found that someone had shifted my acoustic revive room conditioner... and after i placed it correctly, the full spectrum of magic came back.....

current inventory....

ok.... a summary of acoustic revive products in my current setup....