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C-MARC RCA unbalanced signal cable, stereo pair; C-MARC Classic Power Cable
Date Added: 12/27/2023 by Jason
[RCA Entropic Process interconnects]
I received the RCA cable a week ago.
The sound is amazing.
Zero Fatigue, Zero Compression, Perfect L-H Balance, Relaxed but Full dynamics.
I’m really enjoying the sound of full LessLoss C-MARC loom.
Bryston BDP-2 : C-MARC AES/EBU : MUTEC MC-3+ DDC : C-MARC AES/EBU : Exogal Comet Plus DAC : C-MARC RCA : Allnic Int. Amp : C-MARC Speaker cable : Penaudio Legato Sig. (all the power cable are C-MARC Classic E.P. power cables)
The more C-MARC cable was added to the system, the more veils that covered the system were peeled off one by one.
Thank you for proving truly remarkable products.
CloseRead the reviewProduct details I received the RCA cable a week ago.
The sound is amazing.
Zero Fatigue, Zero Compression, Perfect L-H Balance, Relaxed but Full dynamics.
I’m really enjoying the sound of full LessLoss C-MARC loom.
Bryston BDP-2 : C-MARC AES/EBU : MUTEC MC-3+ DDC : C-MARC AES/EBU : Exogal Comet Plus DAC : C-MARC RCA : Allnic Int. Amp : C-MARC Speaker cable : Penaudio Legato Sig. (all the power cable are C-MARC Classic E.P. power cables)
The more C-MARC cable was added to the system, the more veils that covered the system were peeled off one by one.
Thank you for proving truly remarkable products.
BlackGround Power Base
Date Added: 12/17/2023 by Claudius
The BlackGround 10x Power Base is in the system for maybe 45 Minutes. The last 10 Minutes I had goosebumps straight.
This is absolutely ridiculous. A single piano tone just moved me to tears.
Thank you.
I am absolutely speechless.
Claudius
CloseRead the reviewProduct details This is absolutely ridiculous. A single piano tone just moved me to tears.
Thank you.
I am absolutely speechless.
Claudius
C-MARC Prime Power Cable
Date Added: 11/30/2023 by Kurt L
Allow me to share my initial impressions after experiencing the Lessloss Prime during my recent listening sessions:
The impact was immediate and profound as I played Allan Taylor's "Colour To The Moon." The delicate triangle in the song's opening exhibited a more extended decay, while the bass lines became notably easier to discern. The newfound clarity within the mix was striking, and Taylor's vocals were rendered with an ethereal, airy beauty.
The ambiance felt akin to a late evening where everything sounded impeccably smooth and delightful.
The music itself took on a more profound sense of musicality.
The sound emitted was soft yet remarkably precise, and the soundstage expanded significantly.
Even at lower volumes, intricate details emerged effortlessly. Surprisingly, even after extended eight-hour listening sessions at higher levels, my ears remained un-fatigued.
The sheer enhancement in enjoyment was undeniable.
Remarkably, all these improvements stemmed from a simple change: replacing the power cable connected to my amplifier. The transformation felt unbelievably good—almost surreal, yet undeniably fantastic.
CloseRead the reviewProduct details The impact was immediate and profound as I played Allan Taylor's "Colour To The Moon." The delicate triangle in the song's opening exhibited a more extended decay, while the bass lines became notably easier to discern. The newfound clarity within the mix was striking, and Taylor's vocals were rendered with an ethereal, airy beauty.
The ambiance felt akin to a late evening where everything sounded impeccably smooth and delightful.
The music itself took on a more profound sense of musicality.
The sound emitted was soft yet remarkably precise, and the soundstage expanded significantly.
Even at lower volumes, intricate details emerged effortlessly. Surprisingly, even after extended eight-hour listening sessions at higher levels, my ears remained un-fatigued.
The sheer enhancement in enjoyment was undeniable.
Remarkably, all these improvements stemmed from a simple change: replacing the power cable connected to my amplifier. The transformation felt unbelievably good—almost surreal, yet undeniably fantastic.
BlackGround Power Base
Date Added: 11/15/2023 by Colin Gray
The BlackGround 6x has been in my system for nearly 2 months now and, despite all other LessLoss products in my system, the 6x has brought about the most enjoyable upgrade. What I mean by that is that the system sounds more real and the vocals display more emotion – therefore I feel more emotional whilst listening. My (50+ years) enjoyment of music centres around vocals (and the lyrics).
My DIY ‘speaker design is 2-way active with everything above 200Hz coming from a single-point source (the Manger driver) to maximise the illusion of the vocals. Everything below 200Hz comes from twin 12” Acoustic Elegance dipole drivers - open-baffle, actively driven, therefore no passive crossover components nor ‘speaker boxes to destroy the illusion.
The previous best addition to my system were the Firewalls for Loudspeakers, but the 6x surpasses even that.
I’m getting close to the point where my LessLoss components cost as much as my systems ‘normal’ components!
And that leads me to the one serious problem with having purchased the 6x, against my better judgement of the post-Brexit 20% surcharge – IT IS ADDICTIVE – I NEED MORE!!
Now considering:
1. A better mains cable for the 6x
2. Adding the 8x for ‘speakers.
I was concerned that having the Firewalls for Speakers and Svens’ purpose-made-for-me special edition of his Comdevs with internal resonators to compensate for my ‘speakers not being his design, that the 8x might be overkill. However, reading Dawyd Grzyb’s review reminded me that he too uses both the Firewalls and the Comdevs and that is with Sven’s ‘speakers.
Many thanks again for such a brilliant product and elevating my nightly listening sessions to a new level of enjoyment.
Best regards,
Colin Gray
CloseRead the reviewProduct details My DIY ‘speaker design is 2-way active with everything above 200Hz coming from a single-point source (the Manger driver) to maximise the illusion of the vocals. Everything below 200Hz comes from twin 12” Acoustic Elegance dipole drivers - open-baffle, actively driven, therefore no passive crossover components nor ‘speaker boxes to destroy the illusion.
The previous best addition to my system were the Firewalls for Loudspeakers, but the 6x surpasses even that.
I’m getting close to the point where my LessLoss components cost as much as my systems ‘normal’ components!
And that leads me to the one serious problem with having purchased the 6x, against my better judgement of the post-Brexit 20% surcharge – IT IS ADDICTIVE – I NEED MORE!!
Now considering:
1. A better mains cable for the 6x
2. Adding the 8x for ‘speakers.
I was concerned that having the Firewalls for Speakers and Svens’ purpose-made-for-me special edition of his Comdevs with internal resonators to compensate for my ‘speakers not being his design, that the 8x might be overkill. However, reading Dawyd Grzyb’s review reminded me that he too uses both the Firewalls and the Comdevs and that is with Sven’s ‘speakers.
Many thanks again for such a brilliant product and elevating my nightly listening sessions to a new level of enjoyment.
Best regards,
Colin Gray
Power Distributor
Date Added: 11/14/2023 by Eric GAUTHIER
I received your parcel yesterday!!
As soon as I plugged it in, I immediately felt the contribution your power distributor made to the sound quality of my audio system.
A sense of calm settled in, the music sounded more "soothing", less "urgent", the piano notes more percussive, the voices much more natural, the soundstage wider and higher, more richness in the sound details, especially on live shows where the audience becomes incredibly close.
Mélody Gardot from « Live from Soho » gives the impression that she is whispering in your ear...
I think I had a big deficit on the power supply.
Best regards.
Eric.
CloseRead the reviewProduct details As soon as I plugged it in, I immediately felt the contribution your power distributor made to the sound quality of my audio system.
A sense of calm settled in, the music sounded more "soothing", less "urgent", the piano notes more percussive, the voices much more natural, the soundstage wider and higher, more richness in the sound details, especially on live shows where the audience becomes incredibly close.
Mélody Gardot from « Live from Soho » gives the impression that she is whispering in your ear...
I think I had a big deficit on the power supply.
Best regards.
Eric.
C-MARC Stellar Power Cable
Date Added: 11/02/2023 by Rainer Weber (Kaiser Acoustics)
Dear all,
since a few weeks I have one LessLoss Stellar power cord in my system.
My system consists of Wadax reference Dac and reference server, an Ypsilon Phaeton Integrated (replacing a Pilium Hercules and Alexander combo) and several Kaiser Kawero speakers.
By the way, I am the designer of the Kaiser Kawero speakers, so listening with several of these models comes as no surprise. See also www.kaiser-acoustics.com
The system runs in a dedicated listening room. Electrical power today is filtered with a Synergistic Research UEF12 filter.
The Stellar power cable feeds now the Ypsilion amp. It replaces there various very expensive power cords from well known brands (cost from 5000€ to 14000€) which I used before.
What to say? First of all there is much more realism and smoothness in the midrange. More texture, more details. But the new amount of information in the records doesn´t come with drawbacks like listening fatigue or harshness.
Second is the control and punch in the bass. More grip, more firm. Excellent!
Treble is more natural and the decay from cymbals or bells are much more realistic.
Soundstage is the first 7 days during burn in more focused to width, after that time depth of stage significantly increases.
Conclusion: One of the best power cords money can buy. An "Über" Reference.
Best regards,
Rainer Weber
CloseRead the reviewProduct details since a few weeks I have one LessLoss Stellar power cord in my system.
My system consists of Wadax reference Dac and reference server, an Ypsilon Phaeton Integrated (replacing a Pilium Hercules and Alexander combo) and several Kaiser Kawero speakers.
By the way, I am the designer of the Kaiser Kawero speakers, so listening with several of these models comes as no surprise. See also www.kaiser-acoustics.com
The system runs in a dedicated listening room. Electrical power today is filtered with a Synergistic Research UEF12 filter.
The Stellar power cable feeds now the Ypsilion amp. It replaces there various very expensive power cords from well known brands (cost from 5000€ to 14000€) which I used before.
What to say? First of all there is much more realism and smoothness in the midrange. More texture, more details. But the new amount of information in the records doesn´t come with drawbacks like listening fatigue or harshness.
Second is the control and punch in the bass. More grip, more firm. Excellent!
Treble is more natural and the decay from cymbals or bells are much more realistic.
Soundstage is the first 7 days during burn in more focused to width, after that time depth of stage significantly increases.
Conclusion: One of the best power cords money can buy. An "Über" Reference.
Best regards,
Rainer Weber
C-MARC loudspeaker cable, stereo pair
Date Added: 10/27/2023 by Mac Finney, Baltimore
After some days of burning in, I’m now hearing the lovely, balanced & highly nuanced characteristics I was hoping for…and much, much more. The beautifully crafted, highly flexible LL speaker cables are more resolving than the 3x more expensive wire they replace.
The crazy amount of detail hit me first. Shimmering detail. Nothing harsh about it. Bass is fast, taught & musical. Transients to die for. Head-turning attacks & decays that float away into inky black darkness.
Without drawing attention to any one strength, this speaker cable does everything well. However, in my opinion, the cable’s ability to reproduce vocals has to be one of its most impressive and appealing calling cards.
This is the stuff that “end game“ speaker cable is made of & one that deserves serious consideration no matter the budget.
CloseRead the reviewProduct details The crazy amount of detail hit me first. Shimmering detail. Nothing harsh about it. Bass is fast, taught & musical. Transients to die for. Head-turning attacks & decays that float away into inky black darkness.
Without drawing attention to any one strength, this speaker cable does everything well. However, in my opinion, the cable’s ability to reproduce vocals has to be one of its most impressive and appealing calling cards.
This is the stuff that “end game“ speaker cable is made of & one that deserves serious consideration no matter the budget.
C-MARC Stellar Power Cable
Date Added: 10/24/2023 by Jeff
After many years as an audiophile, I have become cynical about "new and improved". Yes, things are often a bit better, but sometimes it's hard to justify the monetary outlay. These AC cables are a stark exception. Details would only echo the claims made by LessLoss. One to my Power Base, and one to each speaker's woofer amp is transformative. Far more refined with better tone, texture and detail {murmurs that were clearly speech but not clear speech on an intro to a song are now clearly comprehensible} the dynamic envelope is smoother - vocals show voice modulation that just was not there before. A warning re break in: yes, it sounded good on day 7, but on day 9 it sounds way more musical and involving. Now if I can just afford four more...
CloseRead the reviewProduct details DFPC Series [Original]
Date Added: 10/22/2023 by Kevin B.
I have been using the DFPC original, and it is better than anything I have tried, including Audio Magic Illusion 4D, Acrolink, Wywires, VH Audio, Crump, Audience, and more.
CloseRead the reviewProduct details BlackGround Speaker Base
Date Added: 10/13/2023 by Joshua J. Wright
BlackGround 10x Speaker Base - Single Channel version
What do you do when you have reached the point that your system seems perfect, and you think there is NO WAY there could have any more transparency, depth, decay, texture, grip, extension, tonal purity, liquidity, bass, micro/macro dynamics, or emotional impact?
After adding the BlackGround 10x Speaker Base - Single Channel version I found the answer. Some changes are just incremental, while others are transformational, or revelatory. The change that I experienced could only be described as TELEPORTATIONAL. All of the existing system attributes were magnified in such a way as to induce an altered state of total whole mind/body involvement. The sound has a new level of dimensionality which is absolutely mesmerizing. The Blackground for Speakers simply allows the entire system to breathe without restraint. Hearing such an expansive breadth in nuance and dynamic impact makes each song sound as though it was never completely appreciated before, while at the same time allowing for complete immersion not just in the sound; but in the music itself. My initial impression was that every component in the system had received a major upgrade. I am still in the infatuation stage, but make no mistake, this is a serious wholesale sonic upgrade. What more could be asked for? Oh yeah, there is always the Stellar power cord upgrade. How could it still get any better?
See review dated 2/23/23 By Joshua J. Wright for context.
New Updated Associated Equipment:
The entire system has evolved over the last 19 years. The only original components that still remain are the speakers and upgraded version of Audiopax Model 88s which were upgraded to MkII status in 2009 by Eduardo De Lima. Every component listed below including the cabling, electrical conditioning, vibration control, and room treatments were all selected after careful auditioning and confirmation of their sonic synergy with the overall system. Consequently, each addition has advanced the sound in a desirable direction. Many components have come and gone to arrive at its current state.
Avantgarde: Trios with stereo Bass horns.
Audiopax: Model 88 MK II Monoblock Amplifiers.
Roon: Nucleus music server.
Lumin: U1 music streamer.
Berkeley: Alpha DAC Reference II with MQA.
Kuzma: Stabi - S - With AC Motor Controller
Kuzma: 4 point 9 Tonearm
Hana: Umami Blue cartridge
AQVOX: Blaze CAT 7 ethernet cable on all internet connections.
AQVOX: Ethernet Switch (between internet router and Lumin streamer).
AQVOX: USB Detoxer QL2 - USB Terminator Type A (Applied to empty USB ports on the back of Lumin, Router, and Oppo)
AQVOX: Detoxer Fuse - Audio Tuning Fuse (Applied to Berkeley DAC, and Lumin music streamer’s power supply)
AQVOX: LAN-Detoxer RJ45 Caps, LAN Caps, Network Decontamination (Applied to unused open LAN ports on switch & router)
Netgear: Nighthawk 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50)
S-Booster: MKII Power Supply (Used to power Roon Nucleus)
PS Audio: Signature BHK Preamp.
PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier.
PS Audio: Stellar M1200 mono amplifiers.
PS Audio: Stellar Power Plant 3 (Used to isolate and power the fiberoptic internet converter, internet router, and the Roon server)
Video: Oppo UDP-205: Universal DISC player.
High Fidelity Cable: Ultimate Reference Double Helix Signature Power cord. (Used to discretely power the PS Audio: Stellar Power Plant 3, which powers fiber optic internet converter, Internet router, and Roon Server)
High Fidelity Cable: Ultimate Reference Double Helix Signature RCA and XLR Interconnects on line level analog and digital components.
High Fidelity Cable: Professional Series power distributor. (Used as a Component Power conditioner and star grounding block)
High Fidelity Cables MC-1 Pro Double Helix Plus Signature Power Conditioner (Used as a Wall socket line conditioner)
High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Power Conditioner X 3 (Used as a Wall socket line conditioners)
LessLoss: ENTROPIC C-MARC Reference Power Cables to all source components, C-MARC Reference PCs to amplifiers.
LessLoss: ENTROPIC C-MARC XLR Interconnect Cables to Pre-amp
LessLoss: Custom made ENTROPIC junction box jumper speaker cable allowing for discrete connections to the bass, midrange, and tweeter, drivers on the Trios, as well as the basshorn subwoofer driver connections.
LessLoss: Firewall For Loudspeakers (6 pairs, one for each driver on the Trios)
LessLoss: Blackbodies (3 units)
LessLoss: BackGround 10x Power Base
LessLoss: BlackGround 10x Speaker Base - Single Channel version
Room treatments:
ACS: Two 20 inch diameter stereo Super tube traps in front corners.
Corner ceiling traps X 8.
Grand Prix: Monaco Equipment Stands with Apex footers and ceramic ball bearings.
Grand Prix: stand legs filled with ferrous steel shot. (Per recommendation by Louis Motek) Previously filled with lead shot
Grand Prix: Equipment stand shelves upgraded to custom made 3/4 inch ferrous green glass. (Per recommendation by Louis Motek) Previously acrylic
Herbie’s Audio Lab: equipment footers, shelf spacers, and tube dampers.
CloseRead the reviewProduct details What do you do when you have reached the point that your system seems perfect, and you think there is NO WAY there could have any more transparency, depth, decay, texture, grip, extension, tonal purity, liquidity, bass, micro/macro dynamics, or emotional impact?
After adding the BlackGround 10x Speaker Base - Single Channel version I found the answer. Some changes are just incremental, while others are transformational, or revelatory. The change that I experienced could only be described as TELEPORTATIONAL. All of the existing system attributes were magnified in such a way as to induce an altered state of total whole mind/body involvement. The sound has a new level of dimensionality which is absolutely mesmerizing. The Blackground for Speakers simply allows the entire system to breathe without restraint. Hearing such an expansive breadth in nuance and dynamic impact makes each song sound as though it was never completely appreciated before, while at the same time allowing for complete immersion not just in the sound; but in the music itself. My initial impression was that every component in the system had received a major upgrade. I am still in the infatuation stage, but make no mistake, this is a serious wholesale sonic upgrade. What more could be asked for? Oh yeah, there is always the Stellar power cord upgrade. How could it still get any better?
See review dated 2/23/23 By Joshua J. Wright for context.
New Updated Associated Equipment:
The entire system has evolved over the last 19 years. The only original components that still remain are the speakers and upgraded version of Audiopax Model 88s which were upgraded to MkII status in 2009 by Eduardo De Lima. Every component listed below including the cabling, electrical conditioning, vibration control, and room treatments were all selected after careful auditioning and confirmation of their sonic synergy with the overall system. Consequently, each addition has advanced the sound in a desirable direction. Many components have come and gone to arrive at its current state.
Avantgarde: Trios with stereo Bass horns.
Audiopax: Model 88 MK II Monoblock Amplifiers.
Roon: Nucleus music server.
Lumin: U1 music streamer.
Berkeley: Alpha DAC Reference II with MQA.
Kuzma: Stabi - S - With AC Motor Controller
Kuzma: 4 point 9 Tonearm
Hana: Umami Blue cartridge
AQVOX: Blaze CAT 7 ethernet cable on all internet connections.
AQVOX: Ethernet Switch (between internet router and Lumin streamer).
AQVOX: USB Detoxer QL2 - USB Terminator Type A (Applied to empty USB ports on the back of Lumin, Router, and Oppo)
AQVOX: Detoxer Fuse - Audio Tuning Fuse (Applied to Berkeley DAC, and Lumin music streamer’s power supply)
AQVOX: LAN-Detoxer RJ45 Caps, LAN Caps, Network Decontamination (Applied to unused open LAN ports on switch & router)
Netgear: Nighthawk 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50)
S-Booster: MKII Power Supply (Used to power Roon Nucleus)
PS Audio: Signature BHK Preamp.
PS Audio Stellar Phono Preamplifier.
PS Audio: Stellar M1200 mono amplifiers.
PS Audio: Stellar Power Plant 3 (Used to isolate and power the fiberoptic internet converter, internet router, and the Roon server)
Video: Oppo UDP-205: Universal DISC player.
High Fidelity Cable: Ultimate Reference Double Helix Signature Power cord. (Used to discretely power the PS Audio: Stellar Power Plant 3, which powers fiber optic internet converter, Internet router, and Roon Server)
High Fidelity Cable: Ultimate Reference Double Helix Signature RCA and XLR Interconnects on line level analog and digital components.
High Fidelity Cable: Professional Series power distributor. (Used as a Component Power conditioner and star grounding block)
High Fidelity Cables MC-1 Pro Double Helix Plus Signature Power Conditioner (Used as a Wall socket line conditioner)
High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Power Conditioner X 3 (Used as a Wall socket line conditioners)
LessLoss: ENTROPIC C-MARC Reference Power Cables to all source components, C-MARC Reference PCs to amplifiers.
LessLoss: ENTROPIC C-MARC XLR Interconnect Cables to Pre-amp
LessLoss: Custom made ENTROPIC junction box jumper speaker cable allowing for discrete connections to the bass, midrange, and tweeter, drivers on the Trios, as well as the basshorn subwoofer driver connections.
LessLoss: Firewall For Loudspeakers (6 pairs, one for each driver on the Trios)
LessLoss: Blackbodies (3 units)
LessLoss: BackGround 10x Power Base
LessLoss: BlackGround 10x Speaker Base - Single Channel version
Room treatments:
ACS: Two 20 inch diameter stereo Super tube traps in front corners.
Corner ceiling traps X 8.
Grand Prix: Monaco Equipment Stands with Apex footers and ceramic ball bearings.
Grand Prix: stand legs filled with ferrous steel shot. (Per recommendation by Louis Motek) Previously filled with lead shot
Grand Prix: Equipment stand shelves upgraded to custom made 3/4 inch ferrous green glass. (Per recommendation by Louis Motek) Previously acrylic
Herbie’s Audio Lab: equipment footers, shelf spacers, and tube dampers.
LessLoss History From the Very Beginnings
LessLoss started its business on Audiogon in late 2007. Within the first couple of month, word about LessLoss spread like wildfire among Audiogon members. Here is the feedback received from our clients during our first year of operation. This is from even before we had our own website.
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