T2 and Hot Rod Updates: Can someone please explain how these improve the sound?

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    • November 2, 2023 at 7:27 pm #1674
      ernestov
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        Presently all SoundLab speakers ordered come with Consummate backplates as a standard feature. There is nothing that needs upgrading any more.

      • November 2, 2023 at 4:19 pm #1673
        ghenschke
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          Hi All, just FYI, unless Sound Lab recently changed it, the name of the backplates is “Consummate”. These have the Toroid II AND Hot Rod features. If you’ve been searching the web for “Commensurate” you might get some more hits with Consummate.

        • November 1, 2023 at 10:36 am #1672
          Anonymous

            Yes, that was a term used to describe them. Here’s another link with info:

            A3 – what are the latest updates for backplates ?

          • October 29, 2023 at 7:09 pm #1671
            ernestov
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              There are multiple threads discussing this same issue in the forum. You might want to do a search.

            • October 28, 2023 at 3:05 am #1670
              BounceHit
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                To all, I apologize if my question is a naive one, but I found few resources explaining what it seems as an important SL question!

                Thank you @Ralph! Does “Commensurate” refer to T2 transformers vs. T1?

                Best,

                BH

              • October 27, 2023 at 7:56 am #1669
                Anonymous

                  Hi,

                  I purchased my U1s with the Hot Rod update installed. Duke said the difference has to do with better passive parts including low noise Vishay resistors and more linear capacitors. Can’t give you a before and after perspective, but the improvements should be a more refined sound.

                  I did update to the Commensurate transformers which improved efficiency and bass response a bit. More output with same power.

                • October 25, 2023 at 9:35 am #1666
                  BounceHit
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                    And what exactly “is” the Hot Rod update? Thank you!

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