GENESIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES (US) famed for their behemoth four [4] towers ribbon tweeters and servo-powered bass system loudspeakers, have expanded their catalogue to electronics (amplifiers, phono stages, etc) and ‘dedicated/ specialised’ cables.
The company under Mr.Gary L. Koh has designed and launched ‘dedicated/ specialised’ GENESIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES- ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Power Interface cable (the power cord) that did not employ any ‘gimmick filters or network boxes’ but ‘built around basic engineering, physics, and mathematics to…
(only) Balance Inductance and Capacitance to maintain Transparency‘.
Each model of the GENESIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES- ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Power Interface cable is ‘designed to properly bridge a wall power outlet to the power inlet of an audio component’s power supply,…
taking into account unique Loop Inductance and Capacitance Values between Earth, Neutral, and Live pins’.
Therefore, three [3] ‘dedicated/ specialised’ models are offered depending on the way that power is drawn:
- The Turntable Power Interface Cable is designed for components where the major requirement is to drive a motor. It has been optimized for turntables, especially those with regenerative power supplies, but can also be used for reel-to-reel tape decks as well.
- For components with a low delta in power draw – such as preamps, DACs, phono-stages, etc. – the ideal is the Component Power Interface Cable. They are also ideal for solid-state Class A amplifiers that draw a lot of standing current
- And lastly, for components where there is a high delta in power draw – such as power amps (not Class A), subwoofers and active-loudspeakers – we offer the Amplifier Power Interface Cable. They are ideal for tube amps (both Class A and Class A/B).
AMPLIFIER POWER INTERFACE CABLE FOR THE HIGH POWERED AMPLIFIERS.
The local distributor of GENESIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES in MALAYSIA, YY SOUND SYSTEMS SDN BHD‘s Mr.Maurice Han delivered to me for review, a pair [2x] of the GENESIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES- ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable for High Power Amplifiers (Ringgit Malaysia RM13,000 per 1.5m power cord, and hereinafter referred to as ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable) that were suitable for my VITUS AUDIO MASTERPIECE MP-M201AF mono amplifiers.
The rest of the audio system for the following review consisted the usual suspects; TECHDAS AIRFORCE ONE turntable, VERTERE REFERENCE tonearm, HYPER SONIC X4 MC cartridge, CLEARAUDIO STATEMENT turntable, CLEARAUDIO STATEMENT TT1 TANGENTIAL LINEAR tonearm, MY SONIC LAB EMINENT EX MC cartridge, FM ACOUSTICS 223 PHONO MASTER phonostage, HIFI ROSE RS150B digital media server/ streamer, FM ACOUSTICS 268C preamplifier, VITUS AUDIO MASTERPIECE MP-M201AF mono amplifiers, GRYPHON AUDIO DESIGNS KODO loudspeakers system and cabled mostly by SKOGRAND CABLES.
UNCONSCIOUSLY APPRECIATING THEIR (NON-)CONTRIBUTION.
Frankly, I have the pair of ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable connected to the VITUS AUDIO MASTERPIECE MP-M201AF mono amplifiers for the longest of time (for a review),…to the extend that the local distributor almost forgot about them. The reason being, at the same time I was running in and listening to the ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable, I have to receive four [4×] pieces of the ASCENDO (GERMANY) Dual 18” subwoofers (for AV), and shortly after that, the ASCENDO 64″ Infrasonic Subwoofer (for both Stereo and AV).
Then, my entire Stereo system (and the AV system in the same Audio Den) required some serious time for calibration and tunning. However, what surprised me throughout that time was that there was…
No inclination from me and No request from others to change the ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable.
TIME TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR (NON-)CONTRIBUTION.
Digging out some vinyl records in my collection and found the above vinyl record album ‘Beauty Within‘ (released on July 15, 1994) which was the acclaimed debut album by Venezuelan-born jazz pianist and composer Mr.Edward Simon, under the name Edward Simon Group (produced by Mr.Joe Harley and released via AudioQuest Music). I remembered some fond memories listening to that distinctive blend of contemporary jazz with Latin and classical influences. What came next was a bit of a surprise for me(!)…
the injection of ‘LIVE-liness’ into the Musical presentation.
The inclusion of the ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable at the VITUS AUDIO MASTERPIECE MP-M201AF mono amplifiers brought about a…
‘Refreshing Level’ of Power, Energy, Dynamic and Excitement to the musical presentation (as it should be).
Here, I discovered that my ‘Usual Higher Volume‘ level at the preamplifier for the audio system, in order to enjoy that ‘Liveliness’ in a musical presentation, was kept at a ‘Slightly Lower or Moderate Volume‘ level,…
a testament of ‘Better Efficiency in Energy Transfer and Conduitivity‘.
Listening to the above vinyl record album, ‘Hot Stix‘ which was a highly regarded audiophile jazz percussion album released in 1978 by jazz drummer, Mr.Ed Graham, I realised that the importance of transparency of any High End audio system should not be limited to (just) the audible sonic fidelity (Tone, Beat and Brush) of each instrument.
Thanks to the connected ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable at the VITUS AUDIO MASTERPIECE MP-M201AF mono amplifiers, I realised that that transparency must also encompasses the other required audible sonic fidelity, namely the Uncompressed Dynamic, Presence, Weight and ‘At Your Face‘ Thwack (Impact!) of certain notes (especially those of lower frequencies).
Here, the ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable…
completed the Sonic Fidelity of each note with the supposed Dynamic, Presence, Weight and Thwack.
Here, I found the addition of the ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable at the VITUS AUDIO MASTERPIECE MP-M201AF mono amplifiers, did not color the presentation of ‘Bésame Mucho‘ (digital file) by the famed Cuban flexible vocalist Ms.Xiomara Laugart, whom has been rightly named the “La Voz” (The Voice),…
but clearly showcased her Signature “Liquid” Tone, immense Vocal Flexibility, and Deep Emotional Resonance to that classic song.
In addition, the presented vocalist was “Rightly Scaled and Weighted“,…”Dense and Palpable“,…”Delineated and floated (but anchored)” in between the loudspeakers (holographic soundstage).
In my Audiophile Book, that was as Close as it was Possible to Present any Reproduced Music.
Many Asian (especially Chinese) audiophile love to play Taiwan Veteran Diva, Ms.Tsai Ching’s (蔡琴) ‘Moonlight Serenade‘ (月光小夜曲) to test their audio system/ setup especially for its transparency, resolution, details, soundstage, and imaging of the Diva and her vocal artistry;- mouthing, breathing, technique and all their respective nuances,…accompanied instrumentation,…and most importantly (for some), the audible number of frog croaks (ribbits) amidst the environmental background sound effects with insect chirps.
I was delighted to report that the addition of the ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable at the VITUS AUDIO MASTERPIECE MP-M201AF mono amplifiers, allowed me to enjoy Ms.Tsai Ching‘s rendition of that song (digital file) to its…
intended Glory, Intimacy and Seductiveness,…
and the process of ‘Counting the Frogs‘ (数青蛙) so much easier,…
I got to hear all nine [9] croaks!
According to some, the above feat was only possible through “an exceptional, highly analytical audiophile system capable of picking up minute background micro-details“.
(Note: Some audiophiles jokingly claim to hear a “10th frog,” but this is generally dismissed as an Echo or Acoustic Resonance in the room)
Finally, I played the digital file of ‘Infernal Dance of King Kastchei‘ (1978 Telarc recording performed by Mr.Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which was later remastered and reissued by First Impression Music– FIM), a highly celebrated movement from Mr.Igor Stravinsky’s ‘The Firebird Suite‘ (1919 version), which was (and still is) famous among audiophiles to test the audio system/ setup’s dynamics and transient of energy,…especially by the massive bass drum impacts.
I was not disappointed with the addition of the ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable at the VITUS AUDIO MASTERPIECE MP-M201AF mono amplifiers since I got to…
Hear and Feel the Powerful Impact (as intended!)
from those bass drum located further back of the stage,…
I got to locate the Location of the Bass Drum too!
It would not be a stretch to state that the presentation was so transparent to the effect that each group of instruments was Well Preserved, Spaced and Delineated. Therefore, the presented…
Soundstage was Deep, Wide and Spacious filled with Ambience.
Thus, I was presented with the impression that the…
Soundscape was BIGGER than my Audio Den!
THE CONTRIBUTION WAS NON-CONTRIBUTION.
I could easily summed up the conclusion with the statement that the GENESIS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES– ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable was…
NO BOTTLENECK
for the ultimate performance to the connected audio component, but a
FOUNDATION of POWER DELIVERY
that allowed that audio component to perform to its intended best.
Truly the ‘Absolute Fidelity’ Amplifier Power Interface cable is a…