What began as a investigation into how noise and interference undermine musical performance,
has evolved over 20 years into something far bigger.
The new NEXT LEVEL products are designed to lower the threshold of RFI/EMI within a system as well as individual component parts. They provide solutions for the reproduction of both analogue and digital music in a simple, efficient, cost effect and non-intrusive way.
About
The Next Level products are different.
They interface with the equipment but are not coupled to the signal path or equipment grounds. They consider energy per se (e.g. thermal, electrical and mechanical) and channel it into our proprietary dissipation medium, in a similar manner to the electrical safety ground.
The only interface is with the elements of equipment which are already protected by the prescribed safety ground and do not breach or interfere with the design basis of the equipment.
They are very fast and discerning in operation and present a credible external ground for interference in the form of noise with negligable feedback into the system.
Hense our reference to the term GROUND and not ABSORBER.
Audiophile and Engineer
Derrick's lifelong passion for music is matched by his technical background in Naval Nuclear Safety and high-power transmitter development, where precision and control of energy are vital. His disciplined approach shaped the principles that underpin every Black Ravioli design — a belief that energy, when properly managed, reveals rather than restricts performance.
His Son Tom brings the same commitment. Working alongside his father for over two decades, he translates complex engineering concepts into beautifully finished products. Together, they form a partnership founded in respect for music, for materials, and for the listener’s experience.
