yeah, I saw it...interesting collection of nine name brand and new name (to me) units...I'd like to see them continue that series and include more, like BPT, Sound Application and others... http://theabsolutesound.com/newsletter/144/power_conditioners.html |
Hey Y'all, I read the articles and was very intrigued by what I read. It made me question my choices in power conditioning. If I read things correctly, it seemed to me they/he liked the Richard Gray 1200s the best. I was using two RGPC 400s in daisy chain and upgraded to the BPT 2.5 Ultra with all the extras, silver internal wiring, Bybee filters and Auric caps. Does anyone have experience with both of these units? I would love to hear from any and all because the article has me wanting to try the RGPC 1200.......John |
I like the attempt to compare various power conditioners in a given system, but you have to be careful not to draw any absolute conclusions for your own system. First, the associated equipment used by the reviewer may be less/more high quality than your existing system. Some PCs help offset deficiencies in the build quality/design of the other equipment and, thus, the results can be very system dependent. In particular, lesser quality power supplies in a component can often see more substantial improvements with the right "conditioner". Frankly, the reviewer's system in this article is a more "real-world" type, but, compared to many, I can see someone saying it's less than normal reference caliber. Thus, your results could vary if your system is using much higher quality components to begin with. I'm particularly surprised that the RGPC made such a large improvement in that system -- given that he was using a Musical Fidelity integrated amp. I liked and used Richard Gray's products, but I thought the MF products already have a choke regulated power supply, which is similar to what the RGPC does. I would have suspected a less dramatic effect on MF stuff. As for the Audio Magic, I understand some people swear by them, but it's hard to figure out such high pricing based on parts. Has anyone cracked these open? There must be some unbelievably expensive stuff under the hood or maybe the value is strictly in the improvements it makes. |
Hey Y'all, Avnut, the BPT has done a wonderful job for the audio part of my HT set up. It has provided a better soundstage and a deeper, blacker background. It has also added a bit more punch and liveliness to the bass. The one thing it seems to come up short on is with the video, specifically my RPTV. I remember my picture being much clearer and more vibrant with the RGPC 400s. If I could get the audio performance I get from the BPT and the video performance I got from the RGPC I would be very happy. Labtec, I understand that the associated equipment has a lot to do with how any power conditioner will perform and what improvements it will provide. Maybe you can give me an idea if I can get what I'm looking for once you take a look at my system. Here is what I have: Krell Showcase Surround Pre Plinius SA-250 mkIV Amplifier Edge AV8M three ch amp Sistrum Systems SP-101 x2 Stand Lector CDP-7T CD Player Sony NS999ES DVD 4 Jean Marie Reynaud Trentes Monitor Jean Marie Reynaud Gran Ecran Monitor 2 Rel Strata III Subwoofer Stan Warren Design 12 AGW Quad Interconnect Stan Warren Design 12 AGW Quad Speaker cable Transparent the wave 100 Speaker cable Balanced Power Technologies BPT-2.5 Ultra AC filter Silence Source x2 Signature 1 High Current Power cord ARS 6' and 8' Power Cords Shunyata Diamondback Power cord Mitsubishi WT-46809 RPTV Goldmund reference digital link Interconnect WireWorld Starlite III Interconnect Nordost Optix component video cable Interconnect Zu Cables Megular Interconnect I thank you all for your comments and I hope they will continue.......John |
