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Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound?

My system sounds great. When it is on and not playing music it is dead silent. I tried a PowerPlant Regenerator and it didn’t improve my sound. Actually it slightly constricted my soundstage. Like most audiophiles I’m always searching for that next improvement and wonder if a power conditioner might add something to my SQ So before I start auditioning any power conditioners on a 30 day trial I’d like to know if anyone has experienced a significant improvement to their system, what that improvement was and which power conditioners they used. Right now I’m considering the Isoteck brand. Possibly the Aquarius or Electra. I’d most likely keep the amp plugged into the wall and connect my Streamer and DAC to the conditioner.

jfrmusic
audioquest4life
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@jfrmusic 

 

Interesting turn of events. I am sure you were able to discern these traits of the conditioner by carefully listening. 
 

Now, I am wondering if the 707 will be a good fit for my home theater. It’s going to be the power conditioner for the AV rack. These will be connected to it:

1. McIntosh 7 channel theater amp

2. McIntosh 4 channel theater amp

3. McIntosh 2 channel theater amp

4. Marantz AV10 AV PRE/pro

5. Oppo 205 Blu-ray 

6. Amazon TV

7. Apple TV

8. Luxul Media switch 

9. maybe: Kaleidoscape

jfrmusic OP
286 posts
 

@audioquest4life 

Tbe 707 will be fine for Home Theater. In fact its characteristics are more suitable to that application. A vivid, warmer up front presentation is excellent for movies. Remember it does provide surge protection, excessive voltage protection and lowers the noise floor. 

audioquest4life
772 posts
 

@jfrmusic 

 

Great feedback. Thank you. 

jfrmusic OP
286 posts
 

@ghdprentice 

Thanks but I don’t want a heavy  PC. And I’m not sure I want an active one. Both Shunyata and Furutech offer a smaller and lighter passive PC. So I may try one of those next. 

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lalitk
5,571 posts
 

“I returned the 707”

@jfrmusic 

I may sound like a broken record, your high resolution system deserves a power conditioner that further lowers the AC noise without stripping away the dynamics and other virtues. Between Shunyata and Furutech, my money is on one of the passive Furutech power distributor, install it and get back to enjoying music. 

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