Shunyata Research Venom Defender or High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 Power Conditioner?

Just ordered a Shunyata Defender to audition -- 1/3 less than MC-0.5. Will report result soon. Shunyata states there are significantly diminishing returns to adding additional. 8 MCs = $2400! Ouch..

That can actually work out to around $1400 if they’re all B-stock, which mine are. I examined all three and I couldn’t find any marks or blemishes. In fact, they looked brand new.

And, if it means anything, when I spoke to someone at the CableCo., I was told to just go straight to the MC-0.5 when I called about the Venom Defender. He told me of the over 300 they’ve sold, only 5 were returned. By the way, I got mine by ordering directly from High Fidelity.

Also, thanks to @slaw and @lowrider57 on letting me know that it does take time for multiple units to break in. I may go back and try two on a splitter for my integrated, but in all honesty, it sounds great the way it is.

All the best,
Nonoise

I own both and the MC-0.5 has considerably greater impact in my system and so I have been slowly buying more.  I use the Defender primarily for its surge protection capabilities.  Other than that, it's impact is minimal.

Very interesting feedback, thank you. What does the MC do for you?

I referenced the positive effects in my first post...taken directly from High Fidelity's website, so you wouldn't have to ask this question.