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In Reply to: RE: Another Oyaide (R1) believer posted by RickeyM on May 29, 2010 at 19:09:40
I have a Monster HT 2000 which is several yrs old. It got good reviews in its day. Can't say it made a big difference sonically. But the TV looked better and the sound was not degraded. So IMO, it is a really good surge protector. I will replace it soon but I'm not sure with what.
So I am really in the same predicament as you. I don't see where you can go wrong buying the R1. If you don't like it, you may lose $40 if you resell it. The price was well worth it for me.
I only use my gun whenever kindness fails
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When I installed an R1 I expected an audible improvement but I could not believe the level of improvement I received. I thought there was no need to consider the outlet as an area to upgrade for the forseeable future. I then started reading posts on AA regarding people that had replaced their R1's with the Synergistic Research Teslaplex. After emailing with a few posters I was convinced it was worth a try (it costs less than the R1 also). I expected a sideways move where some aspects of the sound improved while others fell a bit short of the R1. I was almost as pleasantly surprised as I was by replaced an old original house construction outlet with the R1. Everything improved! The R1 sounded veiled in comparison. I agree that switching things in and out for a second listen is a good idea but there was no need in this case.
Bart
I was witness to a shootout that was between the Teslaplex and the R1 in a setting that allowed the outlets to be changed out very quickly and the results were undeniable, the R1 is a MUCH more refined outlet although the Teslaplex did have some redeeming qualities...
I'm sticking with my R1/WPC-Z wallplate but in the future, I would like to see how the Teslaplex performs when mounted in the WPC-Z...
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My good friend Kenster (Hi Ken :)and I continue to agree to disagree on this one. In my comparisons, the Teslaplex was more open and transparent than the R1, while the R1 was more tonally lush and moved instruments more forward in the soundstage. I preferred the Telaplex as Bart did.
As with comparisons of any two worthy products, opinions will vary according to system synergy and personal taste. The shame of it is, it seems that the Teslaplex seldom gets an audition among potential R1 buyers despite its 30%+ lower price and SR's dealer-provided free in-home audition prior to purchase. Go figure...
I do encourage Kenster to try the Teslaplex with the WPZ-C wallplate as I found it to improve the refinement of the Teslaplex's sound just the right amount.
Hi Dave,
I do have a spare Teslaplex that I can do a shootout with the R1 in a WPC-Z wallplate in my big rig and one of these days, I promise to get around to it and report out the results.
I've noticed you have been absent from AA and Audiogon for quite some time. I hope all is well my friend...
Cheers
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I never tested the Teslaplex, but have tested: Oyaide, Furu, P&S and Hubbell and prefer the Oyaide R1 over all comers so far.
bartc,
See two posts above my original (posbwp55@msn.com - signed Bart).
I would agree that the R1 significantly betters all the ones you listed (excepting the Teslaplex). Try the Teslaplex and let it settle for a week before serious auditioning, although it should sound really afer just a few hours. I would be interested in your findings vs the R1.
Any mistakes I make! I am on a very small budget and cannot afford to buy an outlet on spec just for testing. Someone else will have to step up here.
I can certainly understand the budget constraint Bart. Times are tight. I haven't spent anything on audio in a while either.
However, should you be interested in trying the Teslaplex, I have an SR dealer (email me) that will send you a Teslaplex for free trial (you pay UPS shipping back and forth). If you prefer the R1, then you are only out shipping. If you prefer the Teslaplex, then you can sell the R1 on Agon and probably break even.
Either way, enjoy your system and good luck.
I'm not in the market for changing out AC connections at this time to a new line. It would have to knock my socks off and at the same time be cheap as dirt. Not a combo I expect the Teslaplex to present.
Frankly, my experiments with other filtering mechanisms have proven more impactful than outlets or plugs to date. So I"m putting my energies there mostly.
Fair enough. Your call of course. Good luck.
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