I’m liking my AQ 1200 as well. As someone stated before, it seems to give me a quieter, blacker background. It is rather large and heavy but it is hidden behind a couch. Also using the AQ thunder cable to my amp, as well as several AQ X3’s for sources. To run the 1200 from the wall I’m using an AQ Z3 cable.
A cheaper option but seemingly very good is the Furman PST-8. I'm using that for my tape deck, dac, phono stage etc....