Vans Evers vs. Monster

I used the Monster HTS-1000 and then upgraded to the Monster HTS-5000. Got a good deal on a VansEvers Model 85 Reference here on Audiogon just after X-mas. The 5000 has a cool meter and did clean up my cable picture some. But the VansEvers is a whole different beast. It's called a "Line Clean" and for good reason. I had to adjust to color down on my digital RPTV and the sound stage in two channel music expanded by 3X.

Vansevers is Mozart; Monster is Salieri..... In addition to the above comments, you will also notice a much cleaner darker background / lower noise floor; faster treble. Really no comparison.

You don't really believe that Amadeus story do you?

Thanks for the info. Has anyone compared the Vans Evers Ref 85 to a PS Audio power station, or the Hydra? Are they compareable, or are the PS and Hydra units at another level?

By the way...I know the Hydra doesn't have any surge protection. What about the PS300? Do they offer any surge protection?

Thanks,

Phil