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BlackGround Power Base

Date Added: 02/23/2023 by Joshua J. Wright
Adding the Blackground 10x Power Base to the system has been one of the most interesting experiences yet. Upon considering the addition of the Blackground 10x, I was initially skeptical as usual that the sound could become any more transparent, phase coherent, involving, or any other superlative. Given that the system was already star grounded, and already incorporated an abundance of LessLoss Technologies, how much better could it get? That happens to be what I thought before each and every LossLoss addition in the past.
  1. Entropic Power Cables to all source components, and C-MARC PCs to both amplifiers.
  2. Firewall For Loudspeakers X 3 stereo pairs (6 pairs total), one for each speaker driver, and 1 ENTROPIC custom made discrete driver distribution junction box cable.
  3. BlackBody (3 units)
Each LessLoss component progressively elevating the sound to higher levels of enjoyment.

(See previous review) Date Added: 07/18/2021 by Joshua J. Wright


On initial installation there was a very disconcerting exaggeration of leading transient edges along with a wholesale sort of sonic suck-out that I had also initially experienced with the other LessLoss devices. (Each device which ultimately remained in the system).

Particularly interestingly was that the music encoded with MQA became peaky and a bit shrill, making those recordings difficult to listen to. Typically on my system music which is MQA encoded plays pleasantly with more clearly delineated transients which normally translates to more inner detail and musical information.

As time passed and days turned into weeks, ALL of these anomalies gradually dissipated. After week 5 the sound had once again morphed into a yet another unheard of level of musical involvement. For me the break in transition was longer than for any of the other LossLoss devices I have incorporated in the past.

Rather than use the usual list of audiophile superlatives to describe the changes, let me just say that since installing the BlackGround 10x Power Base I have experienced an irresistible desire to sit down and listen to more music, as well as more types of music. This increased attraction I can only attribute to the level of musical satisfaction and involvement that consistently sucks me into each performance. Being transported into the event in a way that connects me to the emotive aspect of the performance is the essence of what the BlackGround 10x has injected on a level previously not experienced. I can only measure this experience relative to the degree that the system previously affected me before the Background. It is true that certain aspects of the presentation have been modified from before, but in my estimation the changes are for the better since the music now saturates me with a joyous satisfaction that was not present to this degree in the past. I just can’t seem to find any limit to my desire to sit and listen, and then listen some more. While listening I am not finding myself concerned or distracted by the typical audiophile neurotic types of concerns; because I am too busy getting lost in the music. This to me is the ultimate litmus test of what defines a system that performs up to its best potential. Listening to tracks randomly served up by the Tidal/Roon algorithm is now like getting Christmas gifts, each with new sonic delights to be explored.

I would also add that the assessments offered by the professional reviews that have already been published mirror my experience in terms of the positive attributes afforded by the Background 10x Power Base. I can also say that in the context of my system I have not noticed any detrimental sonic effects.

Kudos to Louis and his team once again. I can’t wait to hear what’s next.


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. 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.

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 router)

Netgear: Nighthawk 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50)

S-Booster: MKII Power Supply (Used to power Roon Nucleus)

Berkeley: Alpha DAC Reference II with MQA.

PS Audio: Signature BHK Preamp.

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: 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

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.
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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

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