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The concept for the IP-1 Isolation Platform was born out of the research that went into developing the Nola Pegasus loudspeaker. In order to greatly reduce the deleterious effects of low frequency cabinet vibrations on the low-level resolution of the system, the cabinet was split into two parts stacked vertically and a ball bearing system was developed to isolate the cabinets. The micro movement of the balls absorbs vibrations and prevents these vibrations from modulating the upper section.
In order to provide the cleanest performance, our top models utilize an external crossover. This eliminates the sonic coloration due to vibrations from the drivers on the sensitive crossover circuitry. Carl Marchisotto has used this technique since 1992 with the introduction of Phalanx. It was then found that speakers generated a great deal of floor-born low frequency vibrations which would then couple back to the crossovers, and in a high-resolution system this also degraded the sound. In order to address this effect, the IP-1 was developed.
The IP-1 greatly reduces this effect and provides cleaner sound. It consists of two platforms that stack on top of each other and then are placed under the external crossover. The lower platform has inserts to accept the threaded spikes that come with the loudspeaker and these spikes contact the floor. One layer of ball bearings rides in a set of hardened steel tracks between the two platforms. Another set of ball bearings sits on top of the upper platform. The crossover box sits on top of the upper ball bearing set.
Improved soundstaging, better low level and high level dynamics and a greater purity of sound results from the use of the IP-1.
| Dimensions: 9"W x 11½"D x 3¼" H (when sitting on the spikes) Finish: Black Lacquer |
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Blue Thunder speaker cable is manufactured by Accent Speaker Technology to meet the demanding requirements of Nola loudspeakers. These cables are specially constructed to complement Nola's neutral sound, and are offered in either bi-wire or tri-wire sets.
To avoid sonic degradation due to dielectric losses, Blue Thunder employs an extremely thin layer of plastic insulation over the conductors. While thick cables with heavy plastic insulation may seem appealing, they do not provide the best sonic performance.
The low frequency and high frequency positive cables are loosely bundled in a monofilament covering, and the low frequency and high frequency negative cables are bundled in another monofilament covering. In this way, parasitic impedance between the positive and negative conductors is avoided, and the sonic coloration it causes is also avoided. The cable coverings are specially selected to avoid vibration, electric or magnetic interaction with the conductors.
The construction of the low range and the high range conductors is optimized for the frequencies each carries. The low frequency construction is coaxial, employing a solid core silver-plated oxygen-free copper center conductor. The high frequency construction is uniaxial and employs fine gauge silver-plated oxygen-free copper conductors in conjunction with fine gauge oxygen-free copper conductors.
Blue Thunder speaker cables are pre-terminated in heavy-duty gold-plated spade lugs for ease of application. They are also available terminated in Banana plugs. Effective gauge is 13 a.w.g. Jacket color is Royal Blue.
Blue Thunder cable is available in lengths from 6 feet. Price is proportional to the 10-foot length.
After the T Bolt III Subwoofer was developed, it was discovered that performance was compromised under certain conditions. The lack of bass extension and detail was eventually traced to the interconnect cable: it was found that many interconnect cables will compromise the bass quality of the T Bolt III.
A special interconnect cable, Thunderbass, was developed and optimized for bass quality. When this cable is used, the T Bolt III's bass response improved significantly, and the main speakers sounded more transparent as well.
In addition, the qualities that make Thunderbass excellent for connecting to a subwoofer - focus, dimensionality, superior soundstaging and dynamics - are also in abundance when the cable is used full range. For this purpose, Thunderbass is also sold in pairs.
Thunderbass is available in lengths from 5 feet.
Grand Reference Series VI
Baby Grand Reference Series II
Metro Grand Reference Series II
Micro Grand Reference Series II
Reference Center Series II
Boxer
Contender
Announcer
NIP-1A Isolation Base
IP-1A Plus Isolation Base
Blue Thunder Speaker Cable
Thunderbass Interconnect
Last Updated: February 19, 2012
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