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Third, the AVR 15 Plus imparts
on my system another
notch of richness, naturalness,
liveliness, and flow to music that
proves beguiling. Regardless of
music type or genre, more is revealed.
Yes, there does seem a
bit more detail unmasked by the
absence of background noise.
But more than that, vocals, instruments,
cymbals, and other
percussion strikes have a greater
sense of realism, excitement
and passion when the Torus fuels
the gear providing the music.
Fourth, the overall soundstage
appears wider and deeper.
A combination of the power
filtration and voltage stabilization
allows connected gear to perform
its absolute best, and the
lack of background noise forms
a whiter canvas onto which colorful
music can be painted with
delicate nuances on the edges.
The result is wonderful to experience
and goes away quickly
when plugging straight into the
wall without it.
Absolute Power
The Torus AVR 15 Plus defies
the old wisdom that absolute
power corrupts absolutely. Instead,
it helps your precious
gear give you all it is capable of
delivering. It’s a bit like splurging
on high-octane gas for the
car. The car runs just fine when
using Regular gas, but with Supreme
gas, suddenly the car offers
its owner something extra.
An added sense of engine power
and authority enhance the
driving experience. (continued)
All characteristics loved
about the car remain true.
Nothing goes away. Better
gas simply encourages the
car perform at its peak. Like
a tank of high octane gas
feeds an engine with better
results, the Torus AVR
delivers better juice to your
system.
The AVR 15 Plus retails
for $4,195 – an investment
for most audiophiles. No,
it won’t magically make a
$500 amp sound like one
costing $10,000. However,
it will get the most from any
gear plugged into it. Those
seeking Torus benefit at
a lower price point, with
a smaller form-factor for
apartments, should consider
the RM and TOT families.
The TOT AVR costs $1,995,
and is a great option for your
next component upgrade.
You will continue using
the Torus with joy over the
years as other gear evolves
around it.
If you need further justification
for a Torus purchase
consider three things.
First, your gear can finally
deliver all the sonic benefit
of the investment you made
in it. Second, Torus surge
suppression is a rhetorical
insurance policy for your expensive
gear. Finally, Torus
suggests that the delivery of
power, regulated to the optimal
voltage for your gear’s
design specs, will extend
the life of your precious
components. Time will tell
on that last one, but one
thing’s for sure right now:
the sonic benefits of the
Torus increase my enjoyment
of my stereo system.
Once you try a Torus power
isolation unit in your own
system, like me, you may
find it very hard to part with.
Highly recommended. l
Torus AVR 15 Plus
Isolation Transformer
MSRP: $4195
MANUFACTURER
Torus Power
CONTACT
www.toruspower.com
PERIPHERALS
Analog Source SME Model 10 with
SME V and Model 10 tonearms. Dynavector
17D3 and Denon DL-103R cartridges
Digital Sources Mac Mini, Roon Music
Service, dCS Debussy
Amplification Burmester 911 mk3
Preamplification Coffman Labs G1-B
Speakers Sonus faber Olympica III
Cables Jena Labs
Power Running Springs Audio Haley, and
RSA Mongoose power cords
Accessories ASC tube traps, Mapleshade
Samson audio racks, Coffman Labs
Equipment Footers, AudioQuest Jitterbug,
Atomic Audio Labs Mac Mini stand
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