Any comments on Synergistic Research Atmosphere


I had 2 pairs of Synergistic Research new Atmosphere level 2 interconnects in my home last week. These cable are not actively powered, but has a lead that has to grounded to system A/C ground. They are $995 per pair and at this price I gave them a 5 star rating in my report to the cable company who loaned them to me.
My system consist of Sony 5400ES SACD player; McCormack LD2
preamp, Odyssey Khartago power amp, REL B2 subwoofer, Vienna
acoustics Hadyn Grand stand mounts. Vibration control by Symposium Acoustics and room treatment by Real traps.
nyame
Since we are discussing the Synergistic Research Atmosphere level 4 interconnects, who has experience in how they compare to Synergistics' Element Copper/Tungsten/Silver (CTS) interconnect cables?  I am on the fence as to which I should purchase for my system.  I have an ASR Emitter II amp with a Cambridge Azur851N digital music player, a Furman  IT Reference 20 power conditioner,and Usher BE-20 speakers, along with two REL G1 Subs.  I am also using Aufdience AU24 bi-wire speaker cables and would like to upgrade and am considering the CTS and now the Atmosphere level 4's.  Keeping in mind system synergy going forward isn't it better to match product line for interconnects & speaker cables?  I currently have the CTS power cable on the Cambridge.  
Mookie:
I would suggest Auditioning the Synergistic Research level 3 cables. But before changing-upgrading interconnects and speaker cables, please try the Synergistic Research Grounding Block in your current system.

Looking at your system with two powered sub woofers, digital front end, and amp, I am confident using the Grounding Block will greatly improve your system. Also the Atmosphere cables achieve their best performance when they are in a system utilizing the Grounding Block.

Also I hope all who read this will consider trying audiograde fuses and A/C wall outlets. I have tried Oyaide, Furutech, and Synergistic Research. All are a significant improvement over original devices.

I do like the fact that Synergistic Research offers, supports, and encourages you to utilize their  30 day audition and return if not happy with the sonic change.





David, I am interested in the SR grounding bock. I only have one SR product that can use the SR cables that come with it.

Does the block have some special input that would require only SR cables to be used?


Ozzy:
The Grounding Block does use small mini pins as imputs. That said my system has significantly improved after connecting my  components such as amp, sacd player, pc computer, sub woofers, Tranquility Bases to the Grounding Block. The High Definition cables do have a greater effect than the standard cables, and I use a mixture of standard and high definition cables.

I think the best way to try the Grounding Block is this: Grounding block with one High Definition cable to the wall plug and one High Definition cable to the amplifier. Then try some regular grounding cables  on other components and perhaps additional High Defination cables.

Do take advantage (as I know you will ) to utilize their 30 day return policy. This Grounding Block is really a system enhancer and for me took a bit of trial and error to decide where each type of cable sounded best.
The good thing is the Block and cables are lightweight so shipping costs are miniscule. Not like trying to return a 70 lb. Tripoint Troy device.

I am a big proponent of the Grounding Block having now put it in my Big Horn system, one Teresonic full range single driver system, and one maxed out headphone listening station.

I hope you will take the time to try the Grounding Block. It has further opened my ears as to what is possible to accomplish with a sound system.
David, Thanks, I value your judgment. I will see if I can get one to try.