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Firewall Module

Date Added: 12/11/2015 by Barry Howard
After many years of swapping components and cables I took the advice to first focus on room treatment and power conditioning. I now have a dedicated sound room with a power regenerator, conditioners plugged into it, jitterbugs, high definition links, audio grade fuses and a combination of world class power cords. I was convinced that I had lowered the noise floor of my system to a point where no improvement could be had but when I found out about the new firewall modules I couldn't resist and ordered 4.

I first installed them inside my pre and power amps, burned them in for an hour and then sat down and listened to very familiar tracks. My initial impression was that the music was spotlighted, not brighter but more evident. I have never experienced this before in this way. I've used silver cables that add treble detail but this effect was across the entire frequency spectrum. It was like studio recordings were live recordings. I believe that any grain or grit in the power source has been eliminated or at least minimized. I heard and felt much more ambient retrieval and the sound staging was better defined and different instruments were easily discernible. All sonic clues were more pronounced, i.e. if the music was recorded using the close or distant mike techniques it was really obvious. Bass had a bit more detail but it was the mid and upper frequencies that seemed more affected.

The next day I installed modules in my DAC and phonostage and the pleasure was increased, not double improvement but noticeably more detail and a relaxation to the music.

There was a time that I liked my music with lots of syrup on top but I now am a junky for detail without etch or grain. If there is a better or more cost effective product than the firewall module I don't know about it. What might these things be like daisy chained?!
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Firewall Module

Date Added: 12/11/2015 by René
I have been blown away by the results. I have bought 3 modules: one for my streamer (Cambridge speedstream 2) and 2 for my speakers(B&W 683). I already had a LessLoss Power cable for my integrated amp so i did not add a module to the powerline.

After about 4 hours of brun- in, the sound stage was completely différent. The instrument separation is way more distinct. The overall image is crisper and more dynamic. The bass is deep and well defined, making me feel part of the stage. Midrange and highs are also substantially improved.

I honestly did not expect that much Improvement. I still don't understand why it works but, a-t-il the end, what matters is the impact is has on my music.

Great job LessLoss!
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Firewall Module

Date Added: 12/14/2015 by Andreas, Germany
My DAC and amp are powered via a 12V car battery - clean energy!
Clean energy?
What happens if I connect a firewall module?
The sharpness of a violin gives way to a sweet tone.
The bass changes from the trailer to a locomotive.
My Rehdeko full range speakers talking to me: "Well, finally, 20 years, we have been waiting for!"
I have two more modules for the speakers.
What will they say if I connect this?
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DFPC Series [Signature]

Date Added: 12/17/2015 by Emanuele
I was searching for a power cord for my great Luxman 509u integrated, a dynamic, natural and really neutral (not that cold, lean, shouting and bright sound like Nordost Valhalla that many false audiophiles call "neutrality") sounding power cord which was able to put together the strengths of other power cords I have (or I had in the past), without their weak points (*):

- Furutech Powerflux: one of the best p.c.'s I have ever listened to, fast, airy and sweet, but their rhodium FI50 connectors call a bit attention to themselves with that typical brightness of ALL non-gold plated power plugs; the Oyaide 079 is absolutely my favourite.
- MIT Oracle AC1: another great power cord but I could only use it on my Accuphase DP700, because of its limited dynamics on the integrated. It has a full but a bit slow bass, detail and image are strong but a bit stressed for my taste (are copper/silver conductors and rhodium plated plugs really used in the european version?)
- Kubala-Sosna Emotion: very open, natural and smooth in the highs (gold plated plugs!), fast and dynamic, but in my previous listening room I felt it "compensated" the very strong midbass of the Emotion XLR interconnects with a bit of a lean character; however, I would like to try it again in my new room
- Cardas Golden Reference: in my previous listening room they sounded really "forward" with great emphasis on the highs (again, Furutech rhodium power plugs, the FI15) but with an overall warm sound; in my actual room it has a nice, warm and refined sound but bass stops in the mid-bass range, without going deep like my B&W 803D+Luxman 509u can go
- Acrolink 6n 4030pc: a champion in its price range but a bit muddy, confused in the bass; it was my favourite on the 509u until the DFPC Signature completed its burn in; the Oyaide O46 gold/palladium plugs work well wuth this cable, even If I prefer the 079's.
- Oyaide Tunami GPX:
- Purist Audio Design Aqueous 20th Anniversary: sweet and natural highs (in fact it has Oyaide gold plated 079 plugs!) but its overall sound is very coloured, with some emphasis on the voices.

(*) Is the DFPC Signature able do that?

Absolutely YES, and it goes further with better speed, dynamics, real neutrality, transparency and clarity, which does not mean "brightness" but, again, "REAL neutrality, transparency and clarity"!

I think I will buy other two Signatures for my Purepower 3000 AC regenerator (with the 20A Oyaide C279) feeding the whole system) and the Goldnote Dumbo AC filter (added for DP700 only; power matters!!!) and a Reference from the Dumbo AC to the DP700.

No other words are needed!

P.S. #1: Be patient during the burn in process, it sounds awful at the beginning, changing in a crazy way every day! The 30 day trial option is useless: you won't ever send a DFPC back after burn-in!!!

P.S. #2: Do take care of the line phase of your gear! If it is inverted, you have to correct it inverting the L and N contacts in the equipment IEC inlet, or ask Louis to make an "inverted" Signature you can use ONLY on such "line phase inverting" gear!
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Firewall Module

Date Added: 12/18/2015 by Gerard from France
Presently I use 10 Firewall modules with Oyaide connectors throughout my system. First I connected my Vitus preamp and each of the monoblock amps and I listened. The result was a spectacular progress of dynamics and transparency. Second step, I put the same modules on the 2 power unit of my Einstein preamp, 1 on my Esoteric CD transport, 1 on Esoteric DAC, and 1 on Grimm clock. After some days of listening on various types of music, the RESULT: EXCEPTIONAL progress on every aspect which determines the quality of the system: dynamics, spaciality, transparency, and musicality. In a word, THE best WAY for getting your system to express its potential.
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Firewall Module

Date Added: 12/19/2015 by Jörg Stanislawski
Thanks for this incredible product. I tried the "plug and play" module between wall outlet and power distributor. I recognized the improvement right away with the first track played. Then I ran out of time and listened again a week later. (Power flowed through the module since the first connection.)
Wow, the difference was not subtle, it was huge! And all (!) parameters of the sound spectrum improved.
Absolutely no downgrade to detect. Only pure wonderful musicality.
It is amazing how you trickled down the $5000 Panzerholz item to this module everyone can afford.
Any serious listener should have one... or two... or more...
I'm absolutely sure that the Firewall module will receive several Product/Bargain of the Year awards.
Amazing.
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Firewall Module

Date Added: 12/23/2015 by Andrew
The new Firewall modules have been in-service now for a couple of weeks and I'd like to say how happy I am to have my best night time listening experiences extended almost 24/7. I'm contemplating buying some more as this has been my best cost benefit purchase by a wide margin.

I have a JPS Aluminata AC, a great neutral cord passing on the current to the CAT JL2 power amp as it should – yet never has it been able to give me reliable "late night type" listening sessions as the addition of 4 of the new generation Firewall modules has. I really do think it is the best way to describe the change. I have 3 systems all capable of some really good sound if fed ultra clean power. I am convinced now that most well designed and put together bits of kit will sound pretty damn fine if fed the ultimate in clean power.

Thanks,
Andrew
AU
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Firewall Module

Date Added: 12/25/2015 by Herbert P. Strenn
I was upgrading my hifi equipment for many years.These Firewall Modules are the best investment and the biggest improvement in sonic performance!
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Firewall Module

Date Added: 01/01/2016 by Andrew Economides
Amazing performance from the first moment!!!

Gives a thrilling sense of three dimensional sound, great depth, full of details and liveness!!!

Absolutely stunning value for the money!
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DFPC Series [Reference]

Date Added: 01/02/2016 by Casper
I have owned the Shunyata Zitron Anaconda & LessLoss Reference DFPC power cable at the same time. After comparing them on my Devialet D200 system, I observed that the LessLoss power cable was much better than the Shunyata power cable. The sound is more solid, more dynamic, more clear, there are more details & it is more musical. Higher C/P ratio compared with Shunyata cables (2/3 price only).

Highly recommend for all Devialet users.
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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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