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Power Conditioners

I have about $5,000 invested in  a 2 channel stereo setup. Marantz PM7000N integrated receiver, Canton Chrono SL596 speakers, Rega P6 table, blue jeans Canare 4S11 cables. Is it worth it to buy a cheap power conditioner/protector like this  https://www.musicdirect.com/power/furman-pst-8-d-digital-power-station or this  https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/power-conditioners/products/pangea-quattro-power-center

Will I be able to hear a difference/is my equipment sensitive enough to notice a difference; or will a typical surge protector suffice? Otherwise, will it be a waste of money to spend money on a low priced conditioner?

Thanks!
ecrotty
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three_easy_payments
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@audiosaurus

I was using a Furman Elite 15i and just did a demo of the Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 UEF SE. it is night and day!

As I’d expect! The SR PowerCell is $2,000 and the Furman is $450. +1 on working with Alfred on SR products. But your example wasn’t a "fair fight"....ha.
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audiosaurusrex
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@three
Yes I concede. I guess my point was to emphasize how important power is in the mix and I never used to think so but I’m a believer!
I have wondered about the PS Audio Regenerators if anyone has any experience with those. Probably keep the SR stuff though. Alfred has been awesome to work with.
bigby
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Try the Stellar Power Plant 3 from PS Audio. Give them a call to see if it can power your whole system. They have a good return policy.

Also for a big difference, try acoustic wall treatments from GIK. Call them for suggestions.
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stringreen
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With all that I tried, I sent them all back.  Try one, but listen carefully after a few hours to hear the warts instead of the "change"
facten
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+ 1 re -" A whole house surge protector mounted in the service box is a great first step. "  However,  you also still need one at your equipment. I live in a suburb of Memphis, we get bad storms with lots of lightning and have had lightning take out the whole home surge protector twice. And you only know if it's been taken out if you remove the panel cover to check and see if the protector "indicator" is still lit
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