Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

Synergistic Research Carbon Tuning Discs

Carbon Tuning Discs are a spinoff of the UEF tuning circuits found in Synergistic Research's Atmosphere SX, Galileo SX, and SRX cable lines, made available as a standalone accessory that can be applied to any brand of cable. Each disc is treated with a UEF compound that interacts with the electromagnetic fields present wherever it's placed, with the conductive carbon fibre material enhancing that interaction. The set includes 2 Gold and 2 Purple discs, designed to be used together — Gold discs are voiced toward rich harmonic texture and reduced high-frequency harshness, while Purple discs are voiced toward a larger, more layered and holographic soundstage with improved low-frequency weight. As an authorized Synergistic Research dealer in Toronto, Canada, Vinyl Sound can help you find the best placement points across your interconnects and speaker cables.

Key Features

• Pack of 4 (2 Gold, 2 Purple), designed to be used in combination
• Works with any brand of interconnect, speaker, or power cable
• Uses the same UEF tuning technology found in Synergistic Research's Atmosphere SX, Galileo SX, and SRX cable lines
• 30-day, no-risk money-back guarantee

Placement Guide

• Interconnects: place on the sending side, starting at your source and working toward your amplifier — test one color on both channels, then the other.
• Speaker cables: place about 6 inches from the speaker end. Test one color on both channels, then the other. For cables with split +/- conductors (such as Foundation series), place the disc on the + conductor.

See the official Carbon Tuning Disc manual for the full placement reference.

Carbon Tuning Discs FAQ

What's the difference between Gold and Purple discs?
Gold discs are voiced toward rich harmonic texture and reduced high-frequency harshness or vocal sibilance. Purple discs are voiced toward a larger, more holographic soundstage and improved low-frequency weight. Synergistic Research recommends using both together rather than one alone.

Do Carbon Tuning Discs only work with Synergistic Research cables?
No — they're designed to work with any brand of cable, though Synergistic Research notes a particularly noticeable effect on its own Foundation series cables.

How many discs should I use at once?
Synergistic Research describes Carbon Tuning Discs as a strong tuning tool best used sparingly, similar to seasoning — experimentation with placement is recommended rather than applying discs everywhere at once.