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Power conditioner help

Hi All,

 Posting this here since there is no section devoted to power products. I also posted it in the miscellaneous section. 

If you had a choice between PS Audio P10 power plant and a Transparent Powerisolator Reference, which would you choose and why? Both available at reasonable prices, though P10 is still quite a bit more. I have a pretty high end system with a Musical Fidelity NuVista 800 integrated amp, NuVista CD (the new one), Scoutmaster turntable, SDS/ADS, Herron VTPH2, Wilson Sashas, and all Transparent Ref MM2 cables. System sounds great, but my present Powerbank 8 is quite old now, so I want to upgrade it.

Thanks for your opinions.
arsh
arsh OP
367 posts
 
Thanks Atmasphere, and everyone else as well for a very informative discussion so far. I have a lot of homework to do.
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atmasphere
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I think any balanced transformer, actually any transformer, would benefit greatly from a reduction in incoming ac line harmonics; just as industrial users do. Suggestions atmasphere?
Of course! Line harmonics are quite deleterious to transformer operation.

The Elgar so far is one of the few conditioners I have seen that can actually filter out line harmonics, but if you have an Elgar, no need for a transformer after it!
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jafant
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arsh-

just catching up on this thread- are you still using/enjoying the Transparent?

Happy Listening!
dragon_vibe
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I have a Elgar 3006B for Sale if anyone is still interested, its Refurbished up to spec. 3500 watts so it can handle your whole system with out fuss.
arsh OP
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Jafant, yes I am using the PIR with MM2x power cord and an XLPC on my amp. The CDP and phono stage have Ref MM2x power cords also.  The system sounds fantastic, and I am very happy with them, but intrigued with the Elgar. dragon_vibe, how much are you asking for yours?
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