What's my next step in AC conditioning??

Sol322:

Into the HTS I have:

CJ MV-55
Creek OBH-12 passive preamp
HAD 512 CDP used as transport
MSB Link II
Scott 350 FM tuner (vintage)
Sony Cassette deck (I am always dubbing for my kids)

It is not a dedicated line.

Thanks.

Oops. Typo. That was a NAD (not HAD) 512!
Sorry

Umm dedicated line helped me some with systen details and dynamics but since there are other ways to try things before you buy I would say try a Hydra or Exact Power AC conditioner, you can get these form soem Agon dealer to try out first. Next Granite Audio has a Ground Zero unit that I am going to try soon myself, also trail period. If these do not get you the desired results then try a dedicated line. Outlets are also recommended for the $40 each price tag but they will not quite your system.

Happy Listening.

There are still a lot of issues to address. I never tried the porterports, because I already had all the PS Audio ports I needed. If I had to do it over again I would buy a few from Albert Porter since they are cheaper, and I would think that they are just as good.

I haven't been impressed with the Monster power conditioners, but if it works for you, go for it, or stay with it.

Since I started looking at the power supply to the equipment I have replaced a lot of stuff. I replaced every power cord in my system. The improvement was worth the money since I replaced them with DIY cords. The background was much more quiet. The cords dropped the noise floor! I don't know how, but I replaced them one at a time. Every time I finished a new one I got the same result. The thing I noticed the most was the blacker backround and improved bass clarity.

I got the same results when I went to two seperate circuits of dedicated line just to the stereo. I used one for the amp and one for the front end.

A person could say it was all a coincidence or it was all in my head but I got the same results when I did each one of the seperate steps; the power cords; the outlets; and the dedicated lines. The cost is small compared to buying a new amp or speakers, and I think it was an effective investment.

Try any of those suggestions.

...and dats da name a dat tune!

I most definitely noticed an improvement by running two dedicated lines (one for amps, and one for source/pre). But then, I am running several high current amps (two Adcom GFA-555II's in bridged mono, one Adcom GFA-2535, with two of the channels bridged mono), and the one (non-dedicated) line I had been using couldn't provide all the juice that I needed. While I feel that installing the two dedicated lines was the main improvement, I have also incorporated all PorterPorts, all DIY power cables (from Ernie Munier), and PS Audio Ulitimate Outlets on each line (with a HC model for the amps, and with PorterPorts installed for the two non-HC models). I believe that all of these components have been beneficial to my setup. Also, FWIW, my dedicated pre/source AC line is 12AWG Belden, and the line for the amps is 10AWG Romex (the 9AWG Belden was too pricey for me).

Hope this helps, Tom.