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Which is the best high end passive power filter?

Hi members, I am currently seriously researching the best passive power 8 point filters & would like to know firstly if there is a passive filter which unquestionably improves the sound of high end audio systems without strangling dynamics, or imparting a sonic "signature" of it's own? And secondly, as I live in Australia; is either available in Aust-spec, or is sold by a company which is likely to offer the board in that spec?

An obvious front runner at the moment is Shunyata's new Hydra 8v2 which offer the Hydra in Australa. I have heard the new model 8v2 is slightly better than the previous Vray which is a big wrap.

I should say I am sceptical about power filters. An audiophile friend of mine who happens to have owned a hifi store in Australia for more than 25 years said he never heard a power filter (in Australia) which didn't have a negative impact on the sound, including some very high gear including (from memory) a Burmester active filter, so I would need to be convinced to take the plunge.

So is the new Hydra 8v2 the best option, or maybe even a stretch to save for the new Vray v2?

(Thanks in advance for your ideas)
melbguy1
melbguy1 OP
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06-28-09: Teajay,
Hi Teajay, yeah I got a response from Running Springs today & it would have been too time consuming/costly to reconfigure their US version to AU spec. The reason I require AU plugs is that i've got some AU spec hard-wired gear (lcd & dvd) which need to run into an AU spec filter, but thanks for the recommendation; they make great units!
melbguy1 OP
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06-29-09: Gtfour45, I'm starting to agree with your logic & thanks for the advice btw. Also thanks Fafalion and to others for your recommendations so far!
melbguy1 OP
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Thanks Fafafion and to others for your recommendations so far! Also fafafion, why did you prefer the SA to Alan's design in your system?
fafafion
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Melbguy1,

The Sound applications provide that little bit extra quietness,and that little extra holographic imaging,at least in my system....there is a caveat though,you have to pay a lot more to get that little extra;law of diminishing return in full glory here....

Like I mentioned earlier,write to Alon Krafton,he really is very knowledgeable.The main advantage of Powerwing is that it is customize to what you want,not unlike a bespoke suit;so it may 'fit' your system better....anyway if you haven't tried his Cable cooker[Audiodharma},i suggest you get that first.Everybody should have access to one IMO

hotbird
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Forget the Sound Application (which seems to be based on dated technology and still looks the same year after year). According to Norm (his moniker is Tbg in audiogon), the new king of plc's is the Tesla PowerCell. Norm has used Sound Application, Walker Velocitor, Acoustic Revive, Isoclean...et all, so his opinions are based on experience rather than hearsay. So save your bucks and try the much less expensive Powercell.

the Synergistic Research Tesla PowerCell

And if you want to rid of more noise, try the Troy Tripoint as reviewed below

Experiences with Tripoint Audio Apollo

Tripoint Troy: Can one live without a kidney?

I just hope the kidney can have a cheaper edition ;-)
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