Puritan PMS 156 vs. Audioquest Niagara 3000

there are now literally hundreds of choices for power conditioning in this general price range and it seems new entrants near daily….some just a box w good grounding, outlets and inlet…it goes up from there…
also Brick and Mortar dealers are getting more rare.
some ability to buy and trial
a relationship with several trusted dealers AND forum posters of merit are a way to reduce risk and the sample size
So getting the kind of trusted valuable inputs above are part of the process…at least my process…i did listen to 8+ tube phono preamps…. BUT w n=8 you won’t see me posting the one selected is the giant killing best ever…..

have fun, enjoy the process and music

Jim

Puritan Audio PSM156 Review (AC Filter) | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum

I have the 3000 powered by a Hurricane cable.  Just tried the PSM156 (with its own classic power cable).  Not a subtle difference, the PSM is WAYYY better.  Better image, better soundstage, better bass, better clarity, better life, more musical, 3000 is dull and flat in comparison.

No brainer, get the PSM (not affliated in any way- the PSM is just better - and cheaper)

I agree with twoleftears.   I’d try and get a home trial as systems are so different.   In my system I tried the Niagara 5000 and the PSM156 and I preferred the Niagara.   The PSM made things too bright.   
 

I ended up with a stromtank 1000 which I prefer over both.

Good Luck!

Lol. You bypassed $10000 worth of products above the Niagara 5000 to get to the Stromtank. You had better prefer it.