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Differences between various Quantum devices

I realise there has been some discussion of Quantum QX4 and QX2 devices. I have seen them at several shows and am sold, personally, on the gains envolved. They are not cheap, but I am all ready to pay for a QX4 and I find new alternatives. Firstly QRT themselves are producing a QV2, a small plug in device for sockets and conditions. This evidently is not the same as QX4 and 2, it uses different technology. Kemp as well have the much cheaper plug in QA plug. So what do I do know?

A big ask I am sure, but has anyone compared the differences and merits of QX4 or 2, with the QV2 and Kemp plug. I would prefer the latter if it works as well, partly for the cost, but also it means I don't have to find room for another shelf in my rack. Thanks David
david12
david12 OP
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I second that, it isolates you from the mains via a battery, creating a clean mains source. I have'nt tried many power conditioners, only the Kemp power source before. I am really impressed at what the 1050 has done for my system, I've been using it for 3 years now.

The company will advise on the capacity you need from their regenerator. I have the 1050, John the 2000. I have seen it said that whatever power you may need the 2000 is a better unit, with better results, but I can't confirm that. For the price, I think it is a very good deal.
david12 OP
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Getting back to the differences between devices, Doug reported differences are minimal, that is helpful, but has anyone done an A/B comparison between them. The answer is probably not, but I'd like to hear if anyone has.
david12 OP
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Well I found a QX4 second hand. They don't appear too often, which says something about whether they work. Well it certainly seems to, with greater clarity and a bigger soundstage.
I still don't think they are worth the full retail cost.
douglas_schroeder
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I was being facetious, but I'm not surprised at your conclusion.
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I own own the Qv2. They took a few days to settle in before I could judge them. They do what they say and have taken my system to a new level. I have a Qk1 coming to add to the mix per Nordost. This will plug direct into the wall out let that my conditioner is plug into and the 2 Qv2 in the conditioner. Better than any cable upgrade or a new piece of gear. Noise floor so low I thought one channel of my amp was out while a acoustic guitar was playing the left channel, my jaw dropped upon hearing the utter silence. Had to adjust my sub cross over due to the improvement. I'll see what the Qk1 adds to the improvement I have thus far. These are no snake oil. 🤗
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