PAB REFERENCE 5SE PLATFORM is at home !

[Jerome W]

Hello folks,

A few days ago I received my new isolation platform from Pro Audio Bono (PAB). The Reference 5 SE. It is suited for ultra light to very heavy gear, the suspension range of action being very large.
To make it perfectly leveled for a TT or a cd player takes only a few seconds.

I bought it for my AMR dac and the Rega P9 TT in the living room. Yes, I know that ideally each component should have its own platform but place is limited there. And the P9 is a very light TT.

This is by far the best PAB platform ever released.
The sound of the system reached a whole new level. Really difficult to believe but even on the tiny Falcon's LS3/5a 15 ohms speakers, the difference between no platform and the REF5 is huge for both the TT and the dac.
The major improvement is in the bass. It is much more defined, dynamic and clean. Without loosing texture and grain. Some isolation products dry the sound and this is absolutely not the case here.
The mids and highs are also much more resolved and clean. And they also probably benefit a lot from the cleaner bass.
The performance is so high that I 'm thinking about putting all my gear on these now !! You really get the impression that the power amp changed to a much better one !

The REF5SE is not cheap at a list price of around 1200 euros including VAT and shipping. But it is a stunning investment when your hear its effects.

I know that Vladek sent one to Jeff Dorgay for a review in Tone Audio. I bet that Jeff will be just as shocked as I am when listening to the effect of this wonder.











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[vinod_david]

Wow, beautiful room.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by vinod_david

Wow, beautiful room.

Thank you David !

[ALFA]

Hi Jerome

which pab feet should I order for my Sasha i? thanks in advance

[turntable]

Yes Jerome

Absolutely beautiful room to go with the beautiful system

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by ALFA

Hi Jerome which pab feet should I order for my Sasha i? thanks in advance

Hello,

That really depends on how you want to tune their sound and this depends on how your speakers are sounding in your room. Do you need a cleaner bass or a sweeter treble ? Or both ? Or a brighter treble ? Or a more meaty medium ? Or ig the sound is balanced and you would like to improve resolution and details ? You should ask Vladek by email. He has a special product for each and every need.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by turntable

Yes Jerome Absolutely beautiful room to go with the beautiful system

Thanks Shane !

[turntable]

Originally Posted by Jerome W

Thanks Shane !

Jerome, i guess the wife won't let you put the main system into this room.

love those tall ceilings.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by turntable

Jerome, i guess the wife won't let you put the main system into this room. love those tall ceilings.

Shane....
I like decoration a bit so I won't put big speakers there even being single !