LessLoss DFPC Signature

Audiogon.com reviews:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?fcabl&1246375714

Audioasylum.com reviews

http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=cables&m=142806

6moons reviews the LessLoss DFPC Signature

August 2010
Authors: Marja & Henk

"LessLoss attacks environmental noise riding on power cables in a very special way."

"Bass was sumptuous, the midrange delicate and the treble airy and fast. There was absolutely nothing wrong with their performance in our system."

"...pulls you deeper into the performance and only lets go when the CD is stopped or the needle hits the final groove."

The article is here.

Dagogo Reviews the LessLoss DFPC Signature

February 2010
Author: Ed Momkus

"It isn’t just superb in doing one or two things – it does everything well, whether detail, extension, transparency, performer placement, soundstage depth and width, PRAT, etc."

"I was able to easily demonstrate the DFPC Signature’s superiority to visiting non-audiophiles, all of whom preferred the DFPC Signature without hesitation. In fact, the only cables that came close were the original DFPCs."

"...would typically fit in the $2,000 to $3,000 range but which sells for $1,150 on the LessLoss website, including shipping."

The article is here.

David Meerman Scott cites example of LessLoss Audio Devices in New Book

January, 2010
United States

PR strategist and new media expert / bestselling author David Meerman Scott (www.davidmeermanscott.com), releases The New Rules of Marketing & PR 2nd Edition, citing the LessLoss Audio Devices website as examplary of an amazingly informative and content-rich website aimed at a global audience that the global business community can learn from. A PDF version of the pertinent section is provided here.

President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė decorates LessLoss Audio Devices

November, 2009
Presidential Palace, Vilnius, Lithuania

The National 2009 Advance the Future Award was presented to LessLoss, in partnership with Globaltus, on Tuesday, November 17. The prestigious award, established by the local Chamber of Commerce, was personally presented by the President of the Republic of Lithuania in recognition of LessLoss’s successful first two years of success exporting its innovative technologies worldwide.

Audiophilia.com grants the LessLoss DFPC Signature the Audiophilia Star Component Award

October 2009
New York City, USA

The online audiophile magazine Audiophilia.com awards the LessLoss DFPC Signature the Audiophilia Star Component Award. Reviewer Martin Appel praises the DFPC power cords for their high performance, neutrality and low price: "It is without doubt that the LessLoss Signature power cords must take their place in the top echelon of power cords."

Audiophilia.com reviews the LessLoss DFPC Signature

October 2009
New York City, USA

Martin Appel reviews the LessLoss DFPC Signature.

"It is without doubt that the LessLoss Signature power cords must take their place in the top echelon of power cords."

"These are the most transparent cords I ever had in my system. It seemed as if all the music was coming through without any confusion or muddying. All the parts were more crystal clear than ever."

The entire review is here.

Stereo Times reviews the LessLoss DFPC Signature

September 2009 Author: Russell Lichter

"...the Signature is patently superior to the Original in every way. "

"I have never been less aware of the presence of loudspeakers with large-scale music.."

"I especially noted the tactile quality of the raspy bite of the brass, the fullness of the double basses, the clear sense of image depth. Turning up the bass tone control (if I had one) would not achieve these effects, which are not about quantity but quality."

"... it took me by surprise. And as I was in another room, I spun around to see if the window behind me was open and some guy was yelling in the back yard."

The entire article is here.

Audiodrom publishes introduction to an indepth review of 22 different power cords including the LessLoss DFPC Signature Series.

October 2009

The Czech audiophile magazine Audiodrom featured the LessLoss DFPC Signature in a review appearing the last week of October, 2009. The article deals with ultimate performance power cables from a large selection of manufacturers.

The article is here.

LessLoss DFPC Original

The LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cable has been compared by a wordwide audience of independent reviewers with the following audiophile power cables and power filtering solutions. Prices are simply for your orientation.

The LessLoss DFPC Original has been used by a worldwide audience of independent reviewers with the following audiophile equipment. Click on the links for their personal reaction to the sound quality. Prices are simply for your orientation.

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Canuckaudiomart.com reviews

Audiodrom publishes an indepth review of 22 different power cords including the LessLoss DFPC Original

November 2009

The Czech audiophile magazine Audiodrom features the LessLoss DFPC Original in a large power cable review (22 cables). The article deals with affordable high end power cables from a selection of manufacturers.

The article is here.

AVRev reviews the LessLoss DFPC Original and Mini

June 2009
Author: Roger Coakes

"After powering up the system, I was immediately taken aback. I would equate it to the first time I hooked up a proper DAC to a sound system..."

"I was rather shocked that my wife could even hear the difference, a gracious woman that sighs in desperation every time I pull her into the room to listen changes after replacing a piece of equipment."

"It's surprising to find cables of this caliber at such an inexpensive cost, compared to their competitors."

"I can easily recommend the LessLoss DFPCs as a necessary upgrade for any audiophile seeking more dynamic sound, preferably replacing the power cables for every audio component in their system."

The entire article is here.

LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cables at HIFIDELUXE 2009

21-23 May, 2009
Hotel Fleming, Munich, Germany

LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cables were displayed at the Munich HIFIDELUXE show in the Odeon room. The cables provided clean power to the entirely handmade NEM AI-50 Hybrid Power Amp (71 Kg), being demonstrated by distributor Andrejs Staltmanis of Ultraudio.

For more about this unique handmade amp: http://www.ultraudio.de
The HIFIDELUXE website: http://www.hifideluxe.de

LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cables at Helsinki Highend & Hifimaailma

27-28 November, 2008

The LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cable was on display at the Helsinki Highend & Hifihaailma show in the Stars & Stripes Finland rooms 310 and 311 of the Radisson SAS hotel.

The official website of the show is here.

The website for Stars & Stripes is here.

LessLoss makes headline news in the lithuanian Studio Hi-Fi print magazine 2008

November, 2008
Authors: Martynas Sborikas and Raimondas Celencevicius

LessLoss founders Louis Motek and Vil Duda appeared in a 14-page interview in the November edition of the Lithuanian Studio Hi-Fi print magazine.

A PDF version of the interview is here.

LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cables at Paris's Salon Hifi Home Cinema 2008

October, 2008

The LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cable was on display at the Salon Hifi Home Cinema March 2008 in PULLMAN - SOFITEL Sevres à Paris. The LessLoss cables were presented by Next.Audio.

The official website of the Paris show is here.

6moons reviews the LessLoss DFPC

October 2008
Authors: Marja & Henk

"After the very first tone, it was clear that something very special had occurred. With the cables literally fresh out of the bag, the sound image had made a step forward, giving more space to the stage depth. The backdrop there was a velvety matte black and any sounds on the stage proper began instantaneously. Now this might read as though we were transported into the venue but in fact just the opposite started to happen. The stage was transported into our room in all its glory.

In our triple amp setup (main and internal woofer amps), the coherence between them was enhanced to the point of acting as a single entity. None of them appeared restricted in current nor delivery speed. The effectiveness of this filtering technology took us by surprise. Within the next few hours of listening, the calm extended further."

"Whatever Louis Motek has discovered, it is unique as far as we know. For a very reasonable price, he delivers a product that is an absolute recommendation for every good system. Only a good system benefits from these cables. A good system by the way needn't mean expensive. A good system is simply a coherent match of various parts. When connected to the wall with LessLoss cables, those parts become the system."

The entire article is here.

Stereo Times Awards the LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cable

The LessLoss Dynamic Filtering power cable won the 2008 Stereo Times Most Wanted Components Award

Stereo Times writes:

"It boggles the mind, but that is absolutely the case: the LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cord improved the quality of the sound, particularly in terms of that elusive quality of presence, more than a number of far pricier electronic upgrades. "

"Before you buy that new preamp or DAC, or that new loudspeaker cable, look to your power source. And do not fail to audition the LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cords."

The Award is announced here.

Audiophile Press Praises LessLoss Room at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF 2008)

LessLoss demonstrated the following equipment at RMAF 2008:

LessLoss DFPC's throughout the system
LessLoss Firewall for the entire system
LessLoss DAC 2004 MkII with Volume Control Option in Master Mode
Slaved C.E.C. TL-51X
LessLoss 75-Ohm Digital Cable
LessLoss Special Clock Cable
LessLoss Blackbody

October 10-12, 2008
Authors: Jason Victor Serinus, Clement Perry, Doug Schroeder, Steven Rochlin

Stereophile: "Ecstacy"
Stereo Times: "Best and Affordable!"
Dagogo: "Spectacular sounding"
EnjoyTheMusic: "Best sound of show"

The show reports are here, here, here, and here.

Dagogo reviews the LessLoss DFPC

August 2008
Author: Ed Momkus

"I first tried it on my Lyngford RP-1. The improvement was very obvious – I want to say phenomenal."

"This was a cable that had it all: body, speed, dynamics, microdynamics, bass and treble extension, absence of glare, etc."

"It is a product that would typically fit in the $1200 to $2,000 range but which sells for $569 on the LessLoss website, including shipping. This is an absolutely superb value."

"Anyone who buys these at the current regular $569 will have one of the best cables available at any price. Even if you later find some $3,000 power cables that suits your taste a little better, you will never want to sell these cables because there will always be a component which will be improved by using the LessLoss on it. Buy them."

The entire article is here.

Stereo Times reviews the LessLoss DFPC

August 2008
Author: Russell Lichter

"But when I installed a pair of LessLoss Dynamic Filtering AC Power Cords (DFPCs) to my monoblock Bel Canto REF1000s, I immediately heard a stunning difference. What I had considered impossible suddenly was not only possible, but perfectly obvious. If I'd installed a new multi-thousand dollar DAC or amplifier and heard this level of improvement, I'd consider it well worth the money. What I mean is, there were major improvements, in clarity and detail and dynamic range, in, above all, that elusive quality called presence."

The entire article is here.

Stereo Times reviews the LessLoss DFPC (mini)

September 2008
Author: Russell Lichter

"Both of these cords are stunners in my stereo; and I could readily understand someone favoring the BTB [now DFPC (mini)]. I did myself, at first. But with more listening I inclined to the DFPC."

"In light of the astronomical prices being paid for audiophile power cords, anyone in the market would be doing themselves a disservice not to audition one or both of these remarkable cords from LessLoss."

The entire article is here.

From Bound For Sound May 2007 Issue #177

"nothing short of groundbreaking in its performance"

"I was knocked out"

"Within the first few moments of the initial audition it was clear that this cord was indeed something special. The determination of different, and than "better or worse" had proven to be easy and almost immediate."

"The pure and fundamental improvements heard upon insertion of the LessLoss were very real and perhaps worthy of the proclamation of "the best ever." And it was very exciting."

"The elation of hearing a power cord make the kind of positive improvements heard"

"Oh, Man! The clarity and precision was unheard of. And without a single negative. Dynamic expression had been unleashed. The Big Rig had become something better, more musically truthful than any system I had ever heard...anywhere...anytime."

"They are superbly constructed with a three wire braid and beautifully polished terminals. Superbly high class in every way. My feeling right now is that the LessLoss is the best power cord made regardless of price. And I don't know anyone who has auditioned and tested more power cords than I have."

-- Martin G. DeWulf

From Bound for Sound November 2007, Issue #182

"I challenge the honest hearted audiophile not to hear a difference once one [LessLoss Dynamic Filtering Power Cable] is placed in his or her system. Even modest systems benefit from this most extraordinary power cord in ways that are undeniable and imminently audible by even the most tin eared amongst us."

"The LessLoss power cord somehow strips the music of layers and layers of artificiality and electrical artifact leaving behind the music while revealing the quality of the componentry itself. In some cases it’s like seeing the wood grain for the first time. This cord works well in all applications."

-- Martin G. DeWulf

Audiogon Feedback

Louis is one of the best in the business, truly professional and very fast production and delivery. I am very satisfied by your superb service. Many thanks.
Positive by Buyer Sebastian (135) on 07-29-2008

Excellent transaction with Lessloss on dynamic filtering power cord. Good communications & fast shipping. A+++++
Positive by Buyer Sennett (45) on 07-03-08

Bought 3 pc's from Liudas in Jan/08. Outstanding product as advertised. Performance is everything and more than I expected. Kudos to Lessloss cable for a great product. Very highly recommended...A+++
Positive by Buyer Phillykid (33) on 06-19-08

Bought the Lessloss PC cable about a month ago; the quality and build are excellent. Compares very favorably with more expensive PCs. Highly recommended. Thanks!
Positive by Buyer Pseles (138) on 05-30-08

A power cable that makes a huge difference; simply an excellent design. First-class sales and service - highest recommendation.
Positive by Buyer Palasr (246) on 05-29-08

Cable #6 powering my Emm Dac6e which comprises part of my headphone system. Again, more resolution, detail, quietness from my Victor HP1000phones. Best single device in my system ever. Time to purchase more. I'm spreading the word re: this marvel!!
Positive by Buyer Dott_c (534) on 05-28-08

Liudas,your service is INCREDIBLE,no waiting 4-6weeks for cables and the ones I already have are doing more than I hoped A+A+,Thanks again,Don
Positive by Buyer Drummermitchell (57) on 05-27-08

Lightspeed delivery,very nice cable.I am kind of proud Liudas of such good cables from this part of Europe
Positive by Buyer Zodiak5 (72) on 05-25-08

Liudas is a honest and dependable seller, always answers my e-mail questions promptly. The LessLoss cable is a work of art, and sounds good too, cable is still burning in. I'm quite happy with my purchase.
Positive by Buyer Jgy1 (54) on 05-24-08

Very smooth transaction, lovely cables. Thanks Liudas!
Positive by Buyer Tympani (99) on 05-23-08

Amazing power cord! It beats my other much more expensive cables hands down - blacker background, natural, more details and dynamics. All my CDs open up and sound more musical. Brought two cables so far and will be buying more for sure. Liudas is a s
Positive by Buyer Hfigear (18) on 05-22-08

Cable #5 powering my Day Sequerra tuner results in being able to receive more stations!!! No more hiss, greater dynamics. Makes it sound like my ADA Tune Suite XM. This cable is the most remarkable product that has come my way in the past 20 + years
Positive by Buyer Dott_c (534) on 05-17-08

Kind and lightspeed fast service. The cable is a steal and outperforms other cables, costing much much more. Increasing every aspect of sound you can imagine. Absolutely outstanding!!! Thanks again Liudas.
Positive by Buyer Stani (3) on 05-15-08

Item arrived quickly and well packaged. Excellent communication. A great product from a great seller.
Positive by Buyer Mouse (336) on 05-14-08

This is cable #4 in my system.Used powering my Ashley Xovermy MRS scares me out of the room!What power below 15Hz.No power cords that I have owned,many15X the $579.asking price have come close 2 this level of performance Looking forward 2 adding more
Positive by Buyer Dott_c (534) on 05-14-08

Cable #3 added to the PS of my Cello Palette. Well, no more static as I rotate the dials for the various frequencies. 1st cable to accomplish this! All power conditioners, including the Accuphase P1200 did not rectify the situation.Unbelievable!
Positive by Buyer Dott_c (534) on 05-13-08

Fast shipping and great sounding cables. Would not hesitate to deal with Liudas again.
Positive by Buyer Rschryer (183) on 05-11-08

This is my 2nd power cord from Lessloss. The first one was used to power my VRE-1, this one for the EMM CDSA SE. Again, a stunning result, w/quieter backgrounds, something that I thought I achieved w/the 1st cable. Next unit, the Xover.Unbelievable!
Positive by Buyer Dott_c (534) on 05-11-08

Excellent service and product, do not hesitate to try these cords. AAA+
Positive by Buyer Rpw (207) on 05-10-08

Super fast shiping and a fantastic power cord. The very best I have ever used. Thank you Liudas!
Positive by Buyer Stefank (36) on 05-05-08

You cant get a better seller in audiogon than Louis. For a cheap PC ( compared to many other manufacturers), he is responsive to your mails and even offer suggestion for cable configuration. Buy with confidence. First class seller with 1st class serv
Positive by Buyer Audioblazer (75) on 05-04-08

Excellent seller...and truely excellent cable. The Dynamic Filtering Power Cable is just fantastic...musical...liquid...3D. Thanks!
Positive by Buyer Gburt55 (24) on 05-02-08

Liudas has SUPERB DELIVERY,excellent communication. Cables are gorgeous.Can't wait till my amps come back,so I can reconnect.Can't say enough,check out all the POSITIVE FEEDBACK,Don Mitchell
Positive by Buyer Drummermitchell (57) on 05-01-08

The Lessloss offers WIDE dynamics.It's spooky quiet with an airy sound stage. Worth 10 times its list price.I am buying more!
Positive by Buyer Dott_c (534) on 04-30-08

Liudas is superb to deal with,4 day delivery to my door.wonderfully crafted cable. Excellent communication,and he's very patient with my questions,I'll be doing business with Liudas again(oops I already have)Thanks,Don
Positive by Buyer Drummermitchell (57) on 04-24-08

Very good sounding power cable,fast delivery-recommended.Thanks!
Positive by Buyer Zikhmark (779) on 04-22-08

I own a number of well know and expensive Powercords that I use throughout my system. The Lessloss is clearly on par with the best for less. Used on the preamp of a system that was never bass shy, I felt like I had discovered another octave of music
Positive by Buyer Marcner (246) on 04-22-08

Re: Purchase of Lessloss AC power cable. Immediately apparent something is special, it changes the envelope of the delivery of the music. The tripath solid state AR Amp sounds more flowing and used with my Tube SET, more bass from my 2 way speakers
Positive by Buyer Enaud (27) on 04-20-08

Very good power cable at reasonable price, fast shipping, easy communication. Highly recommended, both product and seller.
Positive by Buyer Jessenov (207) on 04-20-08

Thanks Liudas. Very fast shippment, the whole transaction took 3 days. Excellent cable, the best I've owned. It's my second purchase from Liudas so I know from experience that it will be even better after burn in. Highly recommended.
Positive by Buyer Jkuc (39) on 04-20-08

Quick shipment and very good AC cord. I'll be back for more.
Positive by Buyer Fig (242) on 04-18-08

STELLA SERVICE. Felt like a valued customer. Cables are simply amazing. The sound stage is huge and sibilance free. Amazes me the way instruments and voices soar out of thin air. Thanks Luidas.
Positive by Buyer Dabarrie (33) on 04-13-08

Outstanding service, excellent communication, and a fantastic product, one of the best power cables available for the $$$$. thanks again!
Positive by Buyer Jsowen (304) on 04-10-08

Quick delivery this time, My CD player never sounded so good. Thanks Luidas for another great cord to add to my system. A+++
Positive by Buyer Jimman (36) on 04-10-08

I would like to thank Liudas for his excellent service. He is selling a fabulus product that helped me to solve the problem of high frequency harshness I experienced with my CD player.I will buy more cables to replace my Acrolink and Oyaide Tunami
Positive by Buyer Geopolitis (12) on 04-08-08

I have now completed a full system (Digital/Power/Analog) integration using the LessLoss product. These power cables are a work of auditory art. Simply plug them in and be amazed! It's one product any sensible audio enthusiast should not miss out on.
Positive by Buyer Mang53 (494) on 03-16-08

I now have 4 of these in my system and every one of these on each component brought my system up to new levels. Nicely built as well. Highly recommended component!
Positive by Buyer Jp1208 (117) on 03-10-08

Liudas is the gold standard in service. His cord in my system amounted to a hugh and positive upgrade. Thank you.
Positive by Buyer Bander (189) on 03-05-08

Outstanding service and the cable is as stated. The best I have heard so far over other regarded power cables. Highly recommend!!
Positive by Buyer Teapac (69) on 03-04-08

Great on-going communications and terrific product.
Positive by Buyer Gerryn (192) on 03-03-08

I still find it hard to believe a power cord could be equal to or even greater than a serious interconnect upgrade, but it is! Thanks Liudas for the great product and perfect customer service.
Positive by Buyer Mang53 (494) on 03-03-08

The perfect seller in Audiogon: exceptional communication, easy transaction and fast and safe shipping. Recommended.
Positive by Buyer Ciomargabe (81) on 02-27-08

Perfect transaction.Great communication and very fast shipping. A+ Audiogon seller
Positive by Buyer Hi5harry (636) on 02-26-08

Superfast shipping, good communication, doesn't get any better than this. Also, the cables are butifully made of high quality components. Thanks Walter.
Positive by Buyer Kitncar (72) on 02-23-08

Excellent transaction. A great power cable and company. Worth the wait.
Positive by Buyer Rishel (114) on 02-20-08

A great experience overall, Liudas's enthusiasm for his product and the ongoing updates made this a very positive experience. The cord has made a significant difference in my system, most notably a much lower noise floor..
Positive by Buyer Ford07 (21) on 02-20-08

Trustworthy and very knowledgeable seller/designer/manufacturer. Kept in touch with updates and info. while cord was being manufactured and processed. It's all good - and all very high end.
Positive by Buyer Dadsears (45) on 02-13-08

Liudus is a great guy and the power cord is outstanding, I will glady buy from lessloss again, the cord took my system to another level
Positive by Buyer Kedoades (3) on 02-13-08

2nd entry; bought more cables. IMHO, better powercables than these are not available! Lessloss p/c's are MORE than a system upgrade. And 2 day delivery, from Lithuania?!! Amazing product!!!
Positive by Buyer Hoochie39 (225) on 02-13-08

Very nice sounding cable, beautiful build and a very reasonable price with fast international shipping. A+++
Positive by Buyer Gersimon (111) on 02-07-08 re: Cables

IMAGINE every listening session as your best listening session. Every recording played the best it can play. Your equipment performing always at optimum. Lessloss makes it happen! These cables are the best of the best!!!
Positive by Buyer Hoochie39 (225) on 01-22-08

In my years of audio and all the cords I tried Lessloss cords, made a difference you can hear for the better and it's not subtle. Good work Liudas! AAAA+
Positive by Buyer Jimman (36) on 01-21-08

Excellent seller and Audiogoner, great communicator. Power cable is outstanding, excellent... Great soundstage, excellent definition, black background as promissed.
Positive by Buyer Jkuc (39) on 01-18-08

Liudas is great to deal with: excellent communication and service. The cables are very well made and well worth the money. Thanks!
Positive by Buyer Jfd01 (93) on 12-12-07

Outstanding transaction and outstanding power cable.
Positive by Buyer Tubeyy (78) on 11-23-07

Great transaction well worth the wait, this is by far the best powercord I have used in my system over the past 20 years, some cost as high as $3,000 and this power cord for $500.00 beat them all hands down and is a steal at its current asking price.
Positive by Buyer Phillyb (150) on 11-16-07

Top notch construction, performance to match, and a great transaction. Highly recommended because the cable does what is claimed, lowers noise while improving dynamics. Thanks!
Positive by Buyer Wineaux (54) on 10-22-07

If it was just always so simple !! Excellent, correct and accurate communication. Absolutely no loss at all even before listening to the cables. Highly recommended.
Positive by Buyer Williamredburry (45) on 09-26-07

This cable was the BEST purchase that I've ever made!! I’m not affiliated with this product in anyway, but feel sorry for Audiophiles who don’t purchase these cables. Once Audiophiles try this cable, they will wonder how this product can be sold at such a low price. I’m baffled… In an industry full of snake oil, unethical cable retailers, enormous profits and scams - this LessLoss "Filtering Power Cable" is a "breakthrough product" which blows away the ALL competition at ANY price!!! I honestly don’t know how LessLoss can make a profit while using Oyaide connectors, hand braiding and an incredible passive AC filter. LessLoss "Filtering Power Cable" are sold from a manufacturer /owner /designer who is trustworthy, ethical, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with. Take a chance!!!!, PayPal your money to Lithuania - and you'll be rewarded with great Customer Service, and the finest power cord made. Hear for yourself what you are missing!!! Thanks Again!!!
Positive by Buyer Spacecase (83) on 09-22-07

Excellent service and communication. Fast shipping. Thanks, Liudas!
Positive by Buyer Tvad (660) on 09-20-07

Excellent products! Delivery of the power cords and XLR digital interconnect cable,was received within 10days of shipping. Luidas kept me informed on the status of my order. Very good communication and feedback to my inquiries.
Positive by Buyer Kpoulard (18) on 09-10-07

First-rate all the way! The cables are sensational, and the price is a steal. The 1-2 week delivery from Lithuania is well worth the wait. Liudas and Vilmantas at LessLoss are perfectionists pursuing their love for the art of music reproduction.
Positive by Buyer Lookin4evr (117) on 08-17-07

LessLoss DAC 2004 MkII

Positive-Feedback.com review of the LessLoss DAC 2004.

In the January/February 2008 issue of Positive-Feedback, a review by Danny Kaey was published.
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue35/lessloss_dac.htm

Sonicflare.com also published the review, adding different pictures of their own.
http://www.sonicflare.com/archives/review-lessloss-dac-2004.php

6moons.com review of the LessLoss DAC 2004.

In September 2007, a review in 6moons.com appeared, written by Mike Smith.
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/outside3/outside.html

From Bound for Sound November 2006, Issue #175:

"Their new 2004 DAC is a startling performer."

"Go to their website as soon as you can. It is unlike any other that I've seen from an audio manufacturer. Jam packed with design ideas and construction concepts, the LessLoss web site is an education in itself."

"Their opinions are presented in a clear and understandable manner that is meaningful for audiophiles."

-- Martin G. DeWulf

From The Audiophile Voice Vol. 12, No. 2:

[On the LessLoss DAC 2004 with slaved Rega Planet (now out of production), without LessLoss Filtering Power Cables and without LessLoss Analogue Line Signal Cables.]

"When I first fired up the LessLoss DAC 2004, I was immediately impressed with the sound that poured forth from my system."

"This thing is quite good indeed!"

"very dynamic"

"the strings in music such as Vivaldi's sound very vivid, accented, and convincing"

"good marks for its sonic qualities"

"good enough for serious consideration as a potential purchase to upgrade one's musical enjoyment of CDs"

-- Bascom H. King

From Bound for Sound June 2007, Issue #178:

"The LessLoss 2004 DAC has some of the wildest bass to ever come from Redbook digital."

"Their website is a must see in terms of enlightened description and discussion of digital concepts and application."

"Dense and textured, the DAC 2004 even got height cues right for brass!"

"The DAC 2004 was an excellent imager that could project in all three dimensions. Vocals were tactile and present, all with a clarity and focus that made visualization extremely easy to do."

"The moment between direct and reflected sound has never been cleaner or clearer -- and without any upper midrange over-emphasis. Listening for mesh noise proved futile with the 2004."

"Bass from the LessLoss is untouchable."

"The sonics of the 2004 were superb, and nothing short of that. Clean and undefiled, I absolutely reveled in its ability to play big and complex without even the hint of congestion."

"You want the unaltered display of rhythm from a digital front-end, this is it. Nothing tops it."

-- Martin G. DeWulf

LessLoss Firewall

6moons review of the Firewall (discontinued large version)

February 2010
Reviewers: Marja & Henk

"Without the Firewall, there was a stream of somewhat disconnected tones masquerading as musical performance. With the Firewall, there was musical performance built upon coherent interplay filled with spatial cues, proper timing and dynamic accents."

The entire preview is found here.

Dagogo reviews the LessLoss Firewall power conditioner

February 2010
Author: Ed Momkus

"...an absolutely unprecedented level of natural realism in every aspect of the musical presentation."

"...so much more expressive and three-dimensional."

The article is here.

6moons publishes a preview to their review of the LessLoss Firewall

July 2009
Authors: Marja & Henk

"Compared to many other power conditioners, the Firewall is completely passive. There are no transformers with their own EM radiation, no coils or capacitors, not even a lone fuse tucked away inside that 16kg log. The entire workings of the Firewall are based on a further deployment of the ideas and techniques used for the DFPC, albeit in enhanced fashion. Because the Firewall is intended to deliver the cleanest possible power, one must first identify what to filter out of the AC delivery."

"Because this filter has basically no capacity limits, we set it up as the power distribution center for our washer, dryer, water fountain, refrigerator and freezer. That combination formed a nice power-sucking consortium active 24/7 with cyclical loads for the desired effects. Audio observations to come next…"

The entire preview is found here.

Dagogo.com review of the LessLoss Firewall

April 2009
Author: Ed Momkus

"An incredible increase in body and weight without any loss of pace. I was totally surprised."

"All tonal ranges now have natural weight and body, and have great PRAT and speed."

"The Electrocompaniet Nemo monoblocks are very powerful high-current amps, but they never hiccupped or even burped when used with the Firewall. Their speed and slam remained, but they became richer and, in my opinion, more tonally accurate."

"The Firewall seems to allow the components plugged into it to render very a natural-sounding presentation. This is totally consistent with the sound I heard at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest when LessLoss teamed with Kaiser speakers, Mastersound 845 Monoblock tube amps, CEC transport and the LessLoss DAC 2004 to produce what I thought was the best sound of the show. Those of you that have several LessLoss DFPCs can expect the Firewall to multiply their effect and provide a very extended top- and bottom-end with extremely smooth frequency response and absolutely no glare."

The entire article is here.

LessLoss at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2008

The LessLoss Firewall was presented at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest on October 10-12, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Denver, Colorado.

www.audiofest.net

Press coverage received:

Stereophile: "Ecstacy"
Stereo Times: "Best and Affordable!"
Dagogo: "Spectacular sounding"
EnjoyTheMusic: "Best sound of Show"
Positive-Feedback Online: "Several photographs"

Bound For Sound Issue #190

Marty DeWulf / Bound For Sound
LessLoss Firewall AC Line Filter

"Plugging in the Firewall will at first lead to dismaying results. "

"Break-in has been lengthy and very necessary. Twenty-eight days may be putting it mildly."

"Once broken-in is not always broken-in. Allowing one of these units to sit with no draw at all for a week or two will mean 3-4 days of dark, softened sound once again."

"Once broken-in, feel free to plug anything you want into it - it can take it. Power amps, once the bane of all power line conditioners can't faze it. The limiting factor in this instance is the wall itself. "

"Whether I was using the Pass XA30.5 drawing over 200 watts continuously, or some monster class A mono amps, the Firewall was a non-limiting element. It's fair to say then that Liudas' goal of making a line filter that would in no way limit or reduce current from the wall was successful - hugely successful."

"I was shocked at what I heard. The impact of the Firewall on the Big Rig was greater than I had ever anticipated. Pulling it and going directly to the wall for power resulted in my system sounding as if it were in dual mono. The stage receded noticeably with center images becoming exceedingly narrow while lacking dimension. Where did the air go? There were huge holes in the soundstage, and what had sounded like a continuous spread of music from left to right, and front to back was all of a sudden distorted; almost lumpy in some places and empty of sound in others - the scale of one image to another was out of whack. In an odd sort of way, listening without the Firewall was almost like looking into one of those carnival mirrors that makes part of you look fat and other parts thin. It was obvious that the Firewall brought to the music substance and gravitas, a weight and density, especially in the lower mids and upper bass that had never been there before. At the same time, you've never heard the highs in your system until you've heard them with the Firewall in place. Cymbals and bells that were blurry or sshisshy without the LessLoss, came into superb focus with a nice sense of clarity and resilience."

"One thing that didn't change was the superb dynamic action of the system. Plugged into the wall only, the Big Rig had considerable pop and energy with good leading edges. This is the area where most AC line conditioners from other manufacturers fail, even if only by a little bit. Most conditioners soften edges and reduce dynamic differences, especially low level shading. The Firewall thankfully left in place the macro dynamic action and shading which Liudas put so much effort into preserving in the first place. Additionally, the Firewall improved on the micro dynamic graduations and energy contouring."

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From Bound For Sound October 2008 Issue #189

Marty DeWulf / Bound For Sound
LessLoss Firewall AC Line Conditioner

"For those of you that have already purchased LessLoss power cords, you know what this conditioner sounds like - It sounds like the power cords - but on steroids. Bring to mind every good thing that you like about the sound of the power cords, then multiply it by twenty, thirty, whatever. This conditioner imparts to your AC all the clarity, transparency and dynamic life that the cords impart, but more… much more."

"In terms of sonics, it's in a class of its own."
"The theory and concepts behind this design are new and in many respects revolutionary… there is nothing like it."

"It is new, truly new and based upon a different concept of power line filtering. It looks at everything from a different angle. Liudas hasn't restructured the laws of physics, he's just using them in a different way."

"The Firewall imparts a wholeness to the music through a window of pure transparency."

November, 2008

Rainer Weber / Technical Director of Kaiser Acoustics, makers of the cost-no-object Kawero loudspeaker from Germany

"I never, never heard such a difference from a power filter. After one song I decided to switch our development system to be fed by a LessLoss Firewall."

"Sound stage is much more stable and the tone itself has the right harmonics. You can feel the body of the instruments. Wood sounds like wood. Brass like brass."

LessLoss Blackbody

Dagogo Reviews the LessLoss Blackbody

August 2010
Author: Ed Momkus

"Soundstage depth improved and performers became more palpable, creating a greater sense of realism. A very natural sense of weight and body appeared where none previously existed."

"After a lot of listening and thought, there are three things that the Blackbody does. First, it adds a significant amount of spatial cues. Second, it somehow allows you to clearly hear every instrument in detail without sounding analytical and ruining the “wholeness” of the overall performance or changing the balance of the musical presentation. Third, it adds a natural sense of body and weight to instruments without affecting pace or timing. These things may not sound like much, but once I dialed in the best positioning of the Blackbodies the effect was quite pronounced, and repeatedly confirmed by several different listeners in my main listening room."

"I heard: (a) more nuance from the instruments, (b) more clarification of the performance venue, and (c) clearer performer placement on the soundstage."

"I will tell you right now that LessLoss’s claims about the audible effects of the Blackbody are absolutely true."

The article is here.

Stereo Times review of the LessLoss Blackbody

July 2010
Author: Russell Lichter

"...when I look for a snappy description of the changes I heard when the Blackbodies were put in place, I'm apt to say something like, It's as if I have a new pair of loudspeakers."

"I continually find myself stopping in my tracks, noticing nuances and details and ambiance I don't recall, basking in a sense of presence and spaciousness that is delightful and surprising. There is a crystalline clarity about the highs, and bass feels more accurate and substantial. Listening is relaxed and easy, never fatiguing, and very satisfying. Clarity, clarity, clarity. Transient attacks to die for."

"Listen to the hammers strike the piano strings, felt covered wood hammers hitting metal strings, clear as a bell. Listen to the tactility of rosin-covered horse hair drawing across the 'cello strings. Listen to the rich, clear layering of overtones in a singer's voice. It's enough to give one goose bumps at times."

"As a reviewer I spend time listening to equipment, but when equipment does its job this well, it transcends itself, it becomes a clear vessel for the music, a doorway to the heart and soul of the composer and performer. I have always considered the real purpose of all art to be delight, and I think never before has this stereo so fulfilled that purpose."

Here's a link to the Stereo Times LessLoss Blackbody review.

6moons Blackbody review (Part II)

April 2010
Author: Srajan Ebaen

"The type of change these devices accrued is very audible in transient peaks particularly on percussive noises whose startle factor—the degree by which they shoot out of the surrounding sound carpet and trick you into small adrenaline rushes—gets very pronounced."

"The soundstage is sorted better and transient acuity is higher. Subliminal blur gets steadied, fuzziness wiped away."

"Besides being able to hear more deeply into tone modulations, I enjoyed a greater penetration into the far reaches of the soundstage. Greater clarity farther back."

"Relatedly, the overall sense of purity enhanced. This I related to a lowering of inner noise."

"Unlike certain powerline devices which can inject negative silence by overdamping, this type of silence—less etheric activity is perhaps more accurate— felt perfectly benign and easy. It neither choked nor conveyed an absence as some noise killer devices can."

The entire article is here.

6moons review of the Blackbody (Part I)

March 2010
Authors: Marja & Henk

"One or more Blackbodies strategically placed around our audio equipment alter the sound and help bring out more of the encoded ambient information into the playback venue. The Blackbody does not add anything to the sound or system. It effectively removes something that’s intrinsically connected to electronic sound reproduction (the cleaned-up TV image is a nice bonus)."

"Having at least one Blackbody placed at the right spot makes a big difference in how we experience the music. The added spatial information—or better, finally revealed data purged from the former EM clutter—pulls the listener much deeper into the music. Bliss is in the details so to speak."

"After swapping of footers and repositioning of the Blackbodies on the PWD and the one behind the CD transport, we came to the only plausible conclusion. Electromagnetic fields can and will interfere with mechanical resonances. When a part of the enveloping EM field induced by either the equipment itself and/or other gear in proximity is eliminated, resonances earlier defeated by resonance controllers or tuning devices are neutralized as well."

"What happened was not minor. With three Blackbodies at work, the speakers fully detached from the music. With the fourth Blackbody, the room extended well behind the speakers. Though we think soundstaging is not the most important feature of a home system compared to imaging, when it is present and this realistic, it’s a thing of beauty. We again used the computer building block as placebo and again had to conclude that it wasn’t the weight or proximity of an object that was accountable for the perceived change in sound. "

The entire article is here.

An introduction to the 6moons review of the Blackbody is given by Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.com

March 2010
Author: Srajan Ebaen

"It proposes to address electro smog effects in a way that's never been attempted before."

"Electro smog? I won't do your homework for you. If you don't believe in the existence of electro smog [...] neither must you fret over [...] how a computer's Wifi module in your hifi might negatively impact other components. Why your system's performance keeps fluctuating despite no apparent changes. Why things in proximity to your gear impact it beyond acoustic reflection or absorption effects. And so forth. I applaud anyone investigative enough to pursue these matters in the hopes of coming up with something that makes a dent."

"Having spent a dinner with Louis Motek, Dan Wright and Jacob George during a Munich hifi show, I'd witnessed Louis recount anecdotes of his many unusual audio experiments. I was impressed by his obvious enthusiasm for the subject and his willingness to spend a lot of time chasing the devil that's in the details."

The entire article is here.

6moons introduces the LessLoss Blackbody

November 2008
Author: Srajan Ebaen

In a short article on high frequency interactivity, the LessLoss Blackbody was introduced to the public by Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.

"It [the Blackbody] too uses the window of audible effects to demonstrate the interactivity of wave exposure. Inventor Louis Motek chronicles a number of unusual experiments which led to the development of the Blackbody."

The entire article is here.

Blackbody reviews are located here.