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Recommendations for a good power conditioner? Do I even need one?

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There was a column in this month's Stereophile in which the writer confirmed that, in his long-time experience, both power cables and power conditioners did make a difference in sound. For those who can confirm this, any recs on a conditioner under $800 new or used? David Gray reviews are mixed at best and I'm not familiar with any other brands.

System:
Pathos Classic Mk3Spatial M3 Turbo S's
VPI HW-19 MK4LFD LE
Oppo 105
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nonoise
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I like what the High Fidelity MC-0.5 passive conditioners do for me. Right now they're 35% off, which is the price I paid for three of them.

All the best,
Nonoise
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simao OP
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So I bought a Furman PST-8. My existing power cords are an Acoustic Zen Tsunami on my Pathos integrated and a Transparent Audio Reference on my phono stage.

The Furman reduced the noise floor a bit but what was odd was how it brought instruments forward in the soundstage. I confirmed this with some blind tests with my wife. Instruments on good acoustic and jazz (and even a few rock and RB) recordings were closer.

Anyhow, I'm happy with it. For less than $100 it was a a worthwhile tweak.
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lak
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Thanks for the update, I'm glad you like the Furman PST-8.
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