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To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?

OK, I’ve looked into this and the few posts I find on every forum seem to be at least 4-5 yrs old. I’m pretty sure new and probably better products have come out since then. Then there’s the issue as to whether to even use a power conditioner at all. Seems like some love it while others hate it. Whatever, the info and discussion seems quite limited.

So here’s where I am. I have a dedicated AC line with Oyaide R1 outlet. I’m running my amp into the wall and the digital into an old Monster cable AVS 2000 strip that received good reviews 12-15 yrs ago. I just installed hardwood flooring and my system sounds better than ever. But I had promised myself a toy since I did the floor installation. and was expecting the system to need help since it was voiced for carpet.
Anyway, I need a new toy. Since I don’t have a power conditioner, I keep thinking about one. My 1st thought was a couple of Oneac units from Ebay...one for analog, the other for digital. Then I considered the PS Audio Dectet. . It fits my budget and something which will fit behind my system rack. I don’t have shelf space for a P3, P5 etc though I keep thinking about the supposed benefits of regeneration. I’ve looked at other brands IE Furman. Then I stumbled across the Shunyata VENOM PS8 POWER CONDITIONER BUNDLE at Music Direct. But again, I can find very little in way of review on this item or its bigger brother the VENOM MPC-12A (which may be beyond my budget anyway)

So, I’m looking for people with experience with the Shunyata VENOM PS8 bundle with Venom Defender and PC and/ or the PS Audio Dectet and especially if you have heard them a/b’d against one another. Thoughts/experiences with regeneration and power conditioning will also be appreciated.

Thanks for your help. System is listed. The pictures have not been updated to reflect the equipment. But the list of equipment is correct
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nutty
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With the exception of my Levinson amp which plugs directly into the outlet, I like the Naim Wiremold strip as well. Keep all the components on the same ground. Non current limiting. www.avoptions.com

They carry updated Cryogenic treated products. Power strips, Power cables and outlets. All still endorsed by Naim Audio.

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knownothing
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nutty, the standard 8 place Wiremold has worked well for years for me, but I wonder about the current limiting part. Yes, no limiting from geometry and lack of conditioning or switches in the line.  But the Wiremold's fixed supply cable is 14AWG, and when I have 7 different pieces hooked up, with no less than five powered up and drawing some current at all times, I wonder about current limiting during intense passages.  Hooking my receiver directly to the wall outlet and 10AWG dedicated supply line from the breaker seems to increase dynamics over running it through the Wiremold, even with the Venom Defender disengaged.  Why I am interested in Shunyata set up with heavy duty strip and twenty amp rated supply "HC" cable.  Even if I keep the receiver connected to the wall, peripherals might benefit from fatter pipe. Will investigate Wiremold's current offerings.
nutty
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knownothing,

I see what your getting at. But with the short length of the powercord and following the proper order to hook up the equipment, I dont notice any drawdown. Im going to send an email to av options. See what I can find out.

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nutty
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I tried to send 2 two messages to avoptions and it kick them back. 
I will place call tomorrow. However, as for the "Non Current Limiting ", that claim was made by Naim. 

N
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gdhal
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Got the Panamax MR4300. Wasn’t looking to spend big $$$ on anything "high-end". The unit purportedly does NOT limit current. This according to their customer service reps, the fact that the unit does have a bank of "high current" outlets (in addition to outlets that are not labeled high-current) and my own listening. So far so good as it appears to work as designed.
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