Electrical gurus please help....

.......agree with the above posts re hospital grade outlets. They have higher build quality and are specifically designed to tightly grip the plug (so the plug can't easily fall out), and thus they provide better contact than regular household outlets.

But given a choice, I would opt for the outlets Bob B. mentions above. I use Hubbell audiophile grade outlets at 2/$25. from the Cable Co.

It's been my sad experience that some power conditioners actually degrade music quality. As I continued to up-grade my system, a Tice E-4 power conditioner finally became a liability. I sold it, put in a dedicated AC system, and now plug everything directly into the wall. Cheers. Craig

I can second Craig's experience with all power conditioners I've tried (loss of dynamics, was my complaint) -- bar one: a new Accuphase (sorry, don't remember model #).

Dedicated lines, on the other hand, have been a relatively cheap and exceptionally performant solution: transported my system to another level!
Good luck!

I agree with Garfish and Gregm. Tice, PS Audio Power plants, MIT Stabilizer, all these devices add a coloration or compress dynamics. The only one i found that does the job that it claims is the Sound Application conditioner. At almost 5 grand, not quite a bargin. I would try some of the better PCs, Shunyata, FIM, or whale etc. I think you might get more for your money sonically speaking.

Thanks All!!!