ONE OF THE BEST AND CHEAPEST TWEAKS AVAILABLE
Stillpoints ERS
AU $35.00 per sheet (8.5" x 11" )
ERS redirects, absorbs, and diffuses EMI/RFI frequencies. The benefits of ERS for audio/video are best heard with digital circuits due to the RFI creating aspect of the circuitry itself. Benefits of ERS can also be heard with AC power lines, signal cables, loudspeakers, and electronics of all types. However, in some analog circuits, the presence of EMI/RFI was tuned into the frequency response of the device. ERS can effect of the amplitude of the high frequency and/or the low frequency extremes resulting in a less than desirable balance.
The core of ERS is made of a blend of carbon fibers of various lengths and sizes. Using a proprietary method, these fibers are coated with metals, such as nickel.
The exterior is laminated with a polyester textile on both sides to make the material easier to handle and use.
The edges of ERS does have exposed conductive fibers and should be handled and installed with care. The electrical resistance of ERS is .026 ohms per square yard.
The polyester fabric will insulate the core of ERS, to some degree, but can be easily penetrated with shape edges. Caution should be exercised when used in close proximity to circuitry.
ERS is treated to accept many laminating resins such as epoxy and polyester resins.
A simple demonstration of the potential effectiveness of ERS is to lay it near any digital circuitry, for example, on top or underneath or at the sides of a CD player or DAC or digital amplifier. Wrapping AC cables or placing ERS near any AC power strips will also quickly show its potential. However, its effectiveness will be maximized when placed internally near either EMI/RFI generating or EMI/RFI susceptible circuitry within the enclosure. The enclosure itself, traps on board generated EMI and RFI which ERS absorbs, deflects and diffuses. ERS does not operate under the same principles as a shield thus it does not require grounding.
You will hear :
Lower background noise- hear music come alive against a blacker background.
Open sound stage- imaging of instruments become better defined and the sound no longer bunches around the speakers only.
Increased dynamics - less grain in the highs and deeper bass
With great success we have added ERS into Mid. priced and high end equipment (DVD players, CD players, integrated amps, valve amps and active speakers).
The amount of ERS used is component dependent and must be experimented with. We have noticed that 100% coverage not necessary. One sheet of ERS should be enough to cover the capacitors of 1 CD player and half a preamp.
To stick ERS to parts use:
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Hot glue gun
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Super glue
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Double sided tape
ERS can be used to reduce EMI/RFI emissions to aid in FCC and CE certification.
Customer Feedback
"..I can say that the paper works, my sound stage has so much depth ... I am a lot happier than I was two weeks ago." Kel 12/03/2006
Reviews on ERS:
Enjoythemusic.com
Positive-feedback.com
TNT-audio.com