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Is it worth upgrading my power conditioner to Shunyata?

I currently have a Furman PST-8D line conditioner powering the following setup:

Integrated: Luxman SQ-N10
Speakers: Tekton Design Lore
DAC: Cary Audio DAC-100T
Digital Streamer: Bluesound Vault
Phono Pre: Fosgate Signature Phono
Turntable: Modded Thorens TD-160 w/ SME 3009 S2 Improved
Cart: Dynavector Karat 17D3
SUT: Luxman AD8000 w/8020
Power Cables: PS Audio AC-5 on all amp and source
Interconnects and speaker wire: all DH Labs
Outlet: Hubbel Cryo’d 5362

I’m considering upgrading to a Shunyata PS8, Venom Defender, and Venom HC combo. Has anyone tested between the Furman to the Shunyata? If so, can you share your thoughts? Even if you haven’t, and you know something about the difference in technologies/qualities between the two, I’m open to hearing anyone’s thoughts. Thanks!



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I use 3 Shunyata Hydras (older ones) in my main system with all Shunyata power cords.  The Shunyata conditioners do NOT limit current in any way.  As a result, I have dead quiet background and a crystal clear sounding system.  I wouldn't even consider a different brand.  I am one happy camper.
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I also have Shunyata products.  I use a Triton / Typhoon w Shunyata power cords.      
As a result I also have dead quiet and crystal clear soundstage.
My speakers can use a upgrade and I admit I'm not allays swapping equip but I would not like to listen to my system without the Shunyata


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gammajo
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Some of it depends on whether your power is very clean or dirty.
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tom6897
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Dedicated power lines, 12 or 10 gauge and high quality electrical outlets would be my first priority. I use a combo of Shunyata and Nordost Quantum products.
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Thanks everyone! It looks like I'm in pretty good shape. I was able to demo the Shunyata combo with some break in, and it provided a minimal upgrade to the sound in comparison to the Furman PST-8D. For the money, I would have expected it to do more, but I'm running a pretty low voltage SET system, so perhaps it's not overly necessary.

Tom, the Hubbell outlet I installed previously on the dedicated line and my PS Audio power cords did the most improvement.

I'm convinced that all my noise is gone, except for some tube hiss that is only apparent from 10" away if I turn my volume up to 60-75%. This is likely due to me having a full tube system and high efficiency speakers. So perhaps tube rolling would be my biggest friend here.
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