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Torus power vs the competition

We have a client interested in ordering a Torus power conditioner. 

In the past we have tried Shunyatta, Silver Circle, Running Springs, PS Audio, and a few others.

Currently we have found the Audio Magic products to consistantly sound amazing for a large number of systems. and absolutely do not limit current.

The Running Springs products were better then the Silver Circle which was a 110lb massive isolation transformer and were excellent but alas are no more.

We are retrying Isotek which we sold in the past, and they too were excellent but not as good as the Running Springs power units, but now they all have an Isotek Evo 3 line up which is supposed to be alot better.

Conversely with the Silver Circle somedays and times it sounded better than the Running Springs while other times it didn't and considering the crazy weight and size of the thing it made it nearly impossible to demo to clients.

With that being said we are seeking actual experience with those who have tried the Torus products and have compared them to some of the best units out there currently, opinions, comments?

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ

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audiotroy OP
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Jfant, we are endorsing the Isotek and the Audio Magic as being two of the best power products we currently work with.

We are still interested in testing the Torus, but haven't yet, we had a client interested in a Torus, he ultimately went with an Isotek Sigmas as he has one rack which contains his digital products and amps. 

Our client liked the idea that both conditioners treat analog, digital and high power devices differently and do not cross contaminate while the Torus doesn't isolate digital devices from analog ones.

Our question still stands if you are using a Torus just for an amplifier is it a contendor still hasn't been answered until we test one.

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
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Jfant,

I have the Torus RM20. My amp, preamp, music server, and DAC are plugged into it. In my system it lowers the noise floor and increased the dynamics without any degradation of sound. Of course, no absolutes in audio, only preferences. I really don't understand how anyone can make an assessment about a component they never heard? 
rothwea
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Dave and Troy at Audiotroy, I'm interested to know if you have now heard a Torus unit and what your impressions were. I've tried a small number of options including an Isotek power conditioner + Syncro, and so far an 'affordable' balanced mains transformer from the UK (also used with the Syncro) has given the best results.
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