How much should a person spend to get a decent power conditioner?

Possibly true unless like me you were one of the unfortunate souls who bought a PS Audio Power Plant Premier when they first came onto the market. My unit was one of the duds that later ended up in droves on Audio Advisor and advertised as "refurbished". One of the worst purchases in the high-end realm that I ever made.

I consider Elgar power conditioners to be much better. They were built for industrial commercial applications and simply had to work. They are not very pretty but they are reliable.

Have you told us about your system?

What is your budget?

Usef isolation transformer = $150 - $500.

A good used power conditioner $250-$700.

All day long unless you are afraid to pull the trigger.

Hey y'all.  I've come across a very nice Tice Signature Power Block IIIb which I could not refuse.  Now, after searching the internet for days, I've found no owner's manual that is available online.  Does anyone out there have an owners manual you would be willing to scan and send?  It's a long shot, but we have not because we ask not.  I know it's pretty simple, you plug stuff into it, and it works, but there has got to be more to it than that.  I understand the high current for the amps and proc?  But how about the sub?  Should it remain on or be turned off if not in use?  What opinions are out there for using it as the 'trigger' for the Parasounds?  TIA y'all.