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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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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. 

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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.
nutty
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I spoke to Chris West of AV Options yesterday. He's a very nice person and seems to very knowledgeable on this topic. 

Their new Super Wiremold Power strip offers deep-Cryo treatment and upgraded Wattgate plugs. They come mounted on solid maple plinth for stability and isolation. Nine industrial grade outlet sockets directly connected sequentially to three continuous bus bar wires. The bus bars are kept short for substantial conductivity and low loss. No performance robbing switch, fuses, lights, or filters.

The order of which the components are plugged into the strip is critical. Plug your highest power component closest to where the power strips cord enters, (outlet #1), and work your way back to the source component to get the best sound.

Chris stated that Naim equipment is designed specifically to perform at its peak utilizing 15amp/1120hz. Therefore the Super Wiremold Outlet is rated to perform at 15 amp. Chris said that under normal circumstances and used properly there would be no drawdown. The 3 heavy bus bar wires and short 14 awg are designed specifically for the current demands of 15 amperes. 

He specifically said that if your are using a dedicated 20amp line, that you should use two strips. 

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Thanks for following up nutty.
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