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I have an almost identical system to yours: ML 37,
360, 380S, 335, TacT RCS 2.0S. About 2 months ago
I got a good deal on a Furman RI-1220 balanced power
conditioner. They also make a less expensive model,
the IT-1220. It made a significant improvement in the
noise floor and transparency. It also seemed to make
the high frequencies cleaner or less sibilant. I would
recommend it highly. Absolute Sound magazine had a
review of power conditioners within the last 3 months.
The Furman was well rated.

You might add to your list the Foundation Research LC-1 and LC-2 passive in-line power conditioners. These are dedicated in-line conditioners in that you purchase one LC per component.

Marty DeWulf of Bound for Sound reviewed these in Aug, 2003 issue and claimed these to simply be the best he's heard and purchased them for his 'Big Rig'.

As far as I know, endorsements don't get much better than that. And Marty DeWulf has supposedly been quite a stickler for proper line conditioning for years.

And the prices of the LC's are no greater than a good to excellent power cable and come with their own built-in power cable. Therefore, potentially saving money buying a cable and line conditioner while still aquiring perhaps the very best.

-IMO

In my system the PS Audio PP works (regen output) very well for the front end gear but less difference/improvement for my amp (Ayre V3). I do have a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet feeding the Ayre and it makes a very noticeable improvement. In addition, the PS Audio power cables (or any other good makes of PCs) should not be overlooked when using pcs. It too make a huge difference in improving the overall sonics in my system. I also like the pp for their ability to vary their power output settings......... YMMV