With so many portable plug-in noise filters on the market, some of which I have tried and implemented in my system(s), I was leery of the SnubWay but decided to give it a try. I was not too impressed at first when implemented in my 2nd system as it caused an upper frequency glare when placed in the outlets in the listening room. With some experimentation, it became clear that placement was the key to extracting its full potential with one place being most effective and that was in the dining area where we have our laptops. Placing a SnubWay on that circuit had a substantial improvement on the systems resolution and noise floor. Unplugging the laptops was also shown to reveal additional reduction in noise. Highly recommended but experimenting with placement in one's home is key to extracting its full potential.
I have had the Snubway and Main Stream plugged in my system for about 2 weeks days now. On the first day I was not blown away by what I was hearing. I did notice some improvement in clarity and reduction in noise floor, but it kind of left me feeling underwhelmed.
Fast forward to three days later and when I sat down to listen I was like "Wow". Something had changed for the better - by a lot. I was now hearing much more clarity and the reduced noise floor allowed me to hear more low level detail in recordings. I noticed for the first time room ambience in some jazz recordings that I had not picked up on before and the music overall seemed to reach out and pull me in more than it had previously.
I tried various positions for the devices and for now have settled on the Snubway being in the duplex outlet that my power conditioner is plugged into and having the Main Stream plugged into the first outlet on my power conditioner. This configuration was recommended by Vera-fi and seemed to work best for me. When I removed either one of the devices the result was less than when using both.
Mark from Vera-Fi was very helpful with any questions I had. Highly recommended to try.
In a nut shell: Snubway and Mainstream combination has cleaned my audio as much the best painting with excellent details and texture covered with dust for years comes to life when the dust is cleaned. Picture hasn't changed, its the appearance that is now more appealing. Just this way these devices makes music pop up.
I wouldn't give what has improved on which of the track, because every track sounded awesome, very detailed to me. I don't want to leave it to your imagination rather wanted you to experience it.
While some may consider the effect to being bright due to increased resolution, but truly that is how probably your system with good power supposed to sound.
There may be several other products with similar offerings and if you have time to experiment, fine try your best fit, otherwise these are real stuff at a very affordable price. And if you are a person like me, would spend time enjoying the music then think no further, just add Snubway and Mainstream. Mostly you will not regret with your decision.
I would say buy it, plug it, sit back and relax for a week and then thank yourself for the decision to buy it otherwise avail the 30 day money back guarantee. Whatever don't decide to unplug it without running atleast for 100+ hours, 10 days to the best.
Detailed review:
Friends if you have time read thru the entire review to get a feel of my experience.
I am a real person, an audiophile, paid purchaser of the products, not a reviewer paid or affiliated to any publication nor have any affiliation with the product(s) or the company nor here to influence your decision.
My setup has power conditioner (Synergistic Research Powercell SX) and multiple power enhancers (from High Fidelity cables, Add-Powr Sorcer 4 and Synergistic Research various products) including the well acclaimed power cords (Synergistic Research SRX and Galileo) that are supposed to eliminate noise. Absolutely no product using SMPS, only LPS from Sean Jacob and Farad even on network devices including modem, router and all network switches in the chain. All external PSUs use Core power technologies Diamond xtreme power cords. And most importantly the entire audio network is on a seperate circuit with 30A breaker on its own. I was very happy with my setup.
In my interactions Mark recommended to try Snubway. I mentioned to him I already have several power enhancers in my setup and will these really add or do anything different. Mark very confidently responded, based on what his customers experiences was it will, give it a try. I very reluctantly ordered to give it a try, not because they are expensive but because of the efforts and time involved to spend on it.
Here's the summary of my experience:
Upon plugging Snubway and Mainstream to the main power receptacle that feeds the entire system, I heard something different happening.
At first the change I heard was in the lower frequencies, which was also my observation with most other products that are made of pure copper. The experience was OK as it isn't the final state, results can go either side after few hours of listening. The best part even at this stage is nothing is added or removed, I could enjoy music as before.
Day 2 (after 30hrs+), I haven't heard what my experience has been the first few hours of plugging in. Music seems to be sounding more closer to how it was before adding these devices, but a little more details poping out from a very far off distance. Day 3 thru 5 (36hrs to 100hrs), gradual improvement especially tigher bass compared to the previous days as well as details popping out closer as it aged connected and powered. I don't shut my audio equipment, leave them on always except when away for more than a day or bad weather conditions.
I usually play audio at moderately higher volumes especially when recordings are too good and wanted to enjoy every detail. At about 100hrs+ of use, due to an unavoidable situation I had to play music at considerably lower volume, almost 2-3db down from my normal listening volumes all that day. Interestingly, in my listenings that day I never felt a need to raise volume even for those existing moments. Every detail popped up crystal clear, just like how a painting would show cleaning dust from it. Imagining and soundstage from my original audio equipment is unaltered, just the stress is relieved.
As days passed it just added more excitement forcing me to listen again every track I previously enjoyed. At this stage I decide to go back to earlier setup, so, unplugged both Snubway and Mainstream from the chain. I could hear the difference immediately, but this time felt it a bit dull.
Not being sure, to double verify whether it is a placebo effect or real, plugged Snubway and Mainstream into my multi-channel HT. My HT setup too is equally powered with power conditioner, enhancers and power cords similar to audio setup. Surprisingly, same impact on audio there too and interestingly video improved to a gr...
In a nut shell: Snubway and Mainstream combination has cleaned my audio as much the best painting with excellent details and texture covered with dust for years comes to life when the dust is cleaned. Picture hasn't changed, its the appearance that is now more appealing. Just this way these devices makes music pop up.
I wouldn't give what has improved on which of the track, because every track sounded awesome, very detailed to me. I don't want to leave it to your imagination rather wanted you to experience it.
While some may consider the effect to being bright due to increased resolution, but truly that is how probably your system with good power supposed to sound.
There may be several other products with similar offerings and if you have time to experiment, fine try your best fit, otherwise these are real stuff at a very affordable price. And if you are a person like me, would spend time enjoying the music then think no further, just add Snubway and Mainstream. Mostly you will not regret with your decision.
I would say buy it, plug it, sit back and relax for a week and then thank yourself for the decision to buy it otherwise avail the 30 day money back guarantee. Whatever don't decide to unplug it without running atleast for 100+ hours, 10 days to the best.
Detailed review:
Friends if you have time read thru the entire review to get a feel of my experience.
I am a real person, an audiophile, paid purchaser of the products, not a reviewer paid or affiliated to any publication nor have any affiliation with the product(s) or the company nor here to influence your decision.
My setup has power conditioner (Synergistic Research Powercell SX) and multiple power enhancers (from High Fidelity cables, Add-Powr Sorcer 4 and Synergistic Research various products) including the well acclaimed power cords (Synergistic Research SRX and Galileo) that are supposed to eliminate noise. Absolutely no product using SMPS, only LPS from Sean Jacob and Farad even on network devices including modem, router and all network switches in the chain. All external PSUs use Core power technologies Diamond xtreme power cords. And most importantly the entire audio network is on a seperate circuit with 30A breaker on its own. I was very happy with my setup.
In my interactions Mark recommended to try Snubway. I mentioned to him I already have several power enhancers in my setup and will these really add or do anything different. Mark very confidently responded, based on what his customers experiences was it will, give it a try. I very reluctantly ordered to give it a try, not because they are expensive but because of the efforts and time involved to spend on it.
Here's the summary of my experience:
Upon plugging Snubway and Mainstream to the main power receptacle that feeds the entire system, I heard something different happening.
At first the change I heard was in the lower frequencies, which was also my observation with most other products that are made of pure copper. The experience was OK as it isn't the final state, results can go either side after few hours of listening. The best part even at this stage is nothing is added or removed, I could enjoy music as before.
Day 2 (after 30hrs+), I haven't heard what my experience has been the first few hours of plugging in. Music seems to be sounding more closer to how it was before adding these devices, but a little more details poping out from a very far off distance. Day 3 thru 5 (36hrs to 100hrs), gradual improvement especially tigher bass compared to the previous days as well as details popping out closer as it aged connected and powered. I don't shut my audio equipment, leave them on always except when away for more than a day or bad weather conditions.
I usually play audio at moderately higher volumes especially when recordings are too good and wanted to enjoy every detail. At about 100hrs+ of use, due to an unavoidable situation I had to play music at considerably lower volume, almost 2-3db down from my normal listening volumes all that day. Interestingly, in my listenings that day I never felt a need to raise volume even for those existing moments. Every detail popped up crystal clear, just like how a painting would show cleaning dust from it. Imagining and soundstage from my original audio equipment is unaltered, just the stress is relieved.
As days passed it just added more excitement forcing me to listen again every track I previously enjoyed. At this stage I decide to go back to earlier setup, so, unplugged both Snubway and Mainstream from the chain. I could hear the difference immediately, but this time felt it a bit dull.
Not being sure, to double verify whether it is a placebo effect or real, plugged Snubway and Mainstream into my multi-channel HT. My HT setup too is equally powered with power conditioner, enhancers and power cords similar to audio setup. Surprisingly, same impact on audio there too and interestingly video improved to a gr...
Purchased two of these. One for my integrated amp and one for my DAC. In the end, floored by what it did for the amp, opening up the air, solidified the bass kick and added lower mid-range weight. My DAC was another story, sound got hard edged and a little too shouty for my tastes. Another reviewer stated that someone may or may not like what it does. So, as the title suggests, take the time to listen to what it does before making a judgment. That said, another 5 stars for Mark at team at Vera-Fi. Answers email questions quickly, fought through the CA fires, and still did their best to take care of customers.
This is an excellent purchase for the price. It added the additional bass I was looking for and has its own volume and bass dials to adjust to your taste.
Marvellous. It’s improved the sense that even at higher listening volumes, I can still hold a conversation with someone next to me. Less wall of sound, more clarity. A nice improvement indeed. Once you hear it, you can’t “unhear” it :)
I have 2 Caldera 12 subs. My wife think they look great and I love the sound of them. They blend so seamlessly with my Spatial Audio open baffle speakers. My only issue is with the auto on/ off…. It cuts off too quickly when no signal is present while the music is playing and then it cuts back on when signal is present while the music is playing… the problem is the switching on/off is audible. It distracts from the illusion of musicians playing in front of me. Of course I just leave them on now for a work around. Other than that it is a great piece of equipment that I am proud to own… to say nothing of its price/ value and quality. It sets it apart from a lot of budget subs and on par with the best
今天对 MainStream的位置进行了AB交换比较：
从数字播放线路（数播、解码、usb重组）的总墙插 挪到 耳放线路总墙插后，与SnubWay#2 搭档（同样数字播放线路也有 SnubWay#1设备），效果还真有点让人惊喜。
低频明显沉得更深了，不是那种轰头的胀感，而是扎实又有层次的下潜，听着挺舒服。动态也更有活力，声音的力度和起伏都更清晰，尤其是听大编制或者鼓点强的曲子，能感觉到那种冲劲。
空间感也开了不少，声音不再闷在一起，定位清楚了点，空气感也好了一些。
刚换上去一耳朵就能听出差别，虽然不是翻天覆地的变化，但这种细腻的提升真挺抓耳的。降噪做得也稳，背景干净了，低频和氛围感都有加分。
对喜欢低频质感和宽松听感的玩家来说，这俩组合还挺值得一试，性价比挺有吸引力。MainSream在我的系统中更适合耳机放大线路。
Awesome…brilliance that’s shines through and through … lows are superb and mid range is spectacular … never overbearing and true to the original recording …Simply outstanding !!!