The TESLA PowerCell 10 SE is The Absolute Sound 2009 AC Power Conditioner of The Year!

“It’s easy to cast a skeptical eye on power conditioners, but you may become a true believer when you hear the net system-wide improvements wrought by the Synergistic PowerCell 10 SE. The treble becomes more silken and musical lines more continuous, while space and dimensionality are vastly better defined. Imaging and dynamics are rendered with greater conviction, to boot. Unlike many of its brethern, the PowerCell does not appear to limit current- there are no transformers or chokes. Rather, it offers blackers backgrounds while removing any traces of grit and distortion.”

The world’s first live Synergistic Research recording

The worlds first live recording featuring Synergistic Research technologies was a performance by the American Philharmonic of Sonoma County, recorded by minimalist recording engineer Jack Kenny at the Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa California on Saturday, January 30, 2010.

PowerCell 10 SE, Galileo MPC’s, Hologram D, and T2 Active TELSA power cords- looking down on the orchestra from the control room.

On Saturday, Jack replaced his usual PS Audio Powerplant Premiere AC regenerator, PS Audio and Basis powercords, and XLO interconnects, with Synergistic Research TESLA PowerCell 10 SE power conditioners, Active TESLA Hologram D, Precision AC, and T2 power cords, and Active TESLA Apex interconnects- all powered by Galileo MPC’s.

Synergistic Research brings the orchestra into focus

On Sunday, January 30, 2010 Jack recorded the encore performance, this time with his usual PS Audio Powerplant Premiere AC regenerators, PS Audio Perfectwave AC 12 and Basis power cords, and XLO interconnects.

Jack’s usual recording equipment:

Microphone: AKG C24 circa 1965-70 purchased in 1974 for $750 from RCA, in a sealed and un-open box. Microphone Pre-Amp: Ampex MX10 Modified and updated by Bill Ruck. A to D Converter: Alesis Master Link, modified by Steve Balliet. Monitoring headphones: Stax Sigma, Stax Professional, SRX Mk III, Grado RS 1, Grado 1000, Unisonic Model 9. Headphone Amplifiers: Stax SRM T1S, Melos SHA-1. Interconnects: XLO, circa 1998. Line Conditioning: PS Audio Power Plant Premiere. AC Cables: PS Audio Perfectwave AC 12 and Basis Audio

Recording Details
Master 24/96 files and direct to 44k file transfers will be available for both nights performances so you can directly compare recordings made with (and without) Synergistic Research technologies. We don’t have to tell you we are excited about the results- if you feel Synergistic Research Active TESLA cables and PowerCells open up the sound of your system now, just wait until you hear what they do for a direct to disc recording!

It was exciting to hear a live feed through so many different headphones!

A set of 3 MiG’s were placed under the vintage Ampex tube mic pre-amp for a dramatic increase in clarity!

Stay tuned for free downloads of the uncompressed master files with (and without) Synergistic Research in the mix.

Other benefits include sweeter highs with extended air, a more layered and relaxed mid-range, and deeper tighter bass. MiG’s are especially beneficial when improving the performance of digital components such as transports, D to A converters, and CD players, and are a must audition for anyone seeking organic natural sound.

MiG’s are versatile and can be placed in different ways to fine tune your system’s performance:

When two MiG’s are placed “round side up” and one MiG is placed “round side down” under a component, as illustrated in the above diagram, you hear a more ambient soundscape that is especially pleasing when room acoustics are somewhat “live” or undamped. You may also prefer this combination if you like a slightly more liquid presentation, or if you often listen to large orchestral works.

When two MiG’s are placed “round side down” and one MiG is placed “round side up” under a component, as illustrated in this diagram, you hear an immediate pin-point presentation of images. This combination is especially pleasing in rooms that are very damped, or for people who prefer intimate recordings, such as small scale Jazz.

Follow These Guidelines When Placing MiG’s in Your System:

When placing MiG’s in a digital system (CD player or two-box digital front end) follow these guidelines: First place three MiG’s under your TRANSPORT or CD PLAYER in the Pin-Point Configuration. Next listen in the Ambient Configuration. You should immediately notice a preference. If your system has a multi-box digital front end (D to A converter and transport), place a second set of MiG’s under your D to A converter in the same configuration you chose for your transport. Now place a set of MiG’s under your pre-amplifier, first in the combination you preferred under your digital component(s). If this does not immediately improve your system, try the opposite placement configuration. Lastly, place MiG’s under your amplifier(s) in the Pin-Point Configuration. Now call your spouse into the room- enjoy!

When placing MiG’s in an analogue system follow these guidelines: First place MiG’s in the Pin-Point Configuration under your phono pre-amplifier, or pre-amplifier if you have an integrated phono/line level pre-amplifier. Next, reverse placement to the Ambient position. You should experience an immediate preference. Next, if your turntable has a separate power supply (one that is not connected to your turntable) place a set MiG’s in the configuration you preferred under your phono-pre / integrated pre-amplifier. Now place a set of MiG’s under your line level pre-amplifier again in your preferred placement configuration. If you do not hear the same level of improvement you have experienced thus far, try the reverse placement option. Lastly, place MiG’s under your power amplifier(s) in the Pin-Point Configuration. Now call your spouse into the room- enjoy!