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Who has tried one of the PS Audio Power Regenerators?

I just read that PS Audio has introduced a new and more affordable power plant, the Stellar Power Plant 3.  https://www.psaudio.com/products/stellar-power-plant-3/.  I have been a long timer user of their various units,  going back to the Power Plant Premier, then a P5,  P10,  P15, and now a P20.  I was amazed at how much these bad boys improved my system and have been pushing them ever since to all my audio friends.  Going from the P10 to the newer generation P15 was eye opening to say the least.  Here is a link to my review of the  P15 https://forum.psaudio.com/t/my-review-of-the-new-p15-power-regenerator/6712.
If the big boy units are not within the budget,  then for sure try the new Stellar PP3. It can be used on all front end gear which is where they are most important. PS Audio  builds and services all their gear in Boulder and are known for having a great customer service department. I do not think a system is running at its full capability without using one of their units.  Try one.

PS:  If anyone is concerned that i am working for PS, let me assure you I am not. I have a small menswear retail clothing store in Greensboro NC.  www.thehubltd.com  
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http://enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0119/Goal_Zero_Yeti_400_Lithium_Portable_Power_Station_R...

Basically he says this $400 thing sounds as good as the $20,000 German Stromtank goodie which was better than the PS Audio P20.

I use one of these on my modified Oppo 205 with great results. I mod it by removing most of the chassis and removing the heat sensor under the battery so it runs cooler and the fan never comes on.  Also, I hardwire my power cord into it and use a PPT Stopit in one of the unused AC outlets....very, very good sound.  

I am going to buy a 2000 Watt low distortion pure sign wave inverter for my class D amp and tweak it out too.  Should cost me around $800 total including battery and charger.  At that point I will be off the grid completely.


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ronkent OP
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thanks.  that is fascinating info.  never thought about it
markny2011
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Hi,

I had an original Powerplant - and the capacitors recently went bad.  To my complete astonishment, PS Audio would not service the unit because it was too old.  (It was about 11 years old).   I would seriously be concerned about buying their products because they are not committed to service - despite what you say.    I have had many very old Levinson pieces - they service everything.  25 years old - no problem...

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hifiman5
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Did PS Audio offer you a trade-up deal?  The current line of regenerators are far superior in design and performance to what you have. I have had a P500, two Premiers, a P5 and currently a P12.  With each upgrade I utilized the trade in program and realized improved performance. 

mahler123
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@markny2011 

 

I had a similar experience with one of their Phono preamps that was about 9 years old.  Turned me off PSA forever.

 

@hifiman5   How do yu know that you are realizing improved perofrmance from a power conditioner every time you change it?  By definition it doesnt add anything to your system, and once you lower the noise floor with the first, how are you sure that future editions are doing additional benefit?

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