Okay, I had the opportunity to reinstall the OMC PS and do a comparison.
First, let me say that the Channel Island VDC-9.0 is NOT causing any
issues.  I wouldn't want potential buyers of the CI product to be
discouraged.  The same noise – what we used to call “tape hiss” was
still just as apparent, as was the low level frequency “air movement”
issue.  So what’s the problem with ME?  The thing is, I was really doing
some serious evaluating of the new installation of the CI power supply –
scrutinizing…looking for any “perceived” differences.  That’ when I
noticed the aforementioned issues.  I didn’t remember hearing those
things before with the OMC PS, so I did what any obsessive personality
would do…I jumped to conclusions. 

That said (let me reiterate, the CI unit works just fine with the
Duet), how does the addition of the aftermarket PS make the Duet sound? 
Can’t tell.  Without actually doing an immediate A/B comparison, my ears
just aren’t that golden.  Some people claim that they can hear an
immediate improvement.  For certain, the addition of the CI unit did not
hinder the sound in any way…it may have helped (I just can’t say for
certain).  However, the new CI unit certainly looks impressive – I’m
utilizing a nice Tara Labs PC and super-duper power umbilical….cool
stuff, no doubt.  And…there is always the placebo factor- by golly, I
“think” I actually do hear an improvement in the bass region.  In
reality, that’s about as much as any audiophile can realistically expect
from most tweaks!!!!

Sorry for the “false alarm!”


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