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Power Conditioning and PC for Bel Canto Gear

I'm looking to add some power conditioning (and power cords)to my rig and would like to hear from other Bel Canto CD-2/DAC3 users to see what they have found to be successful.

I know that I need to demo them on my rig, but would like a few hints in what to try. It seems like the market for power conditioning is ever expanding.

Thanks,

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blindjim
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Alun

Hmmm. I didn't notice much change at all using my Onkyo HT receiver + BC DAC3. However, using it with a better power train, and/or as a preamp connected directly to an amp, every cable swap showed diffs. PC or IC... which BTW, isn't always a good thing.

On digi links, that Stereovox XV2 sure does a bang up job. I tried to gain some improvements by trying out one costing near 5 times as much, but felt I couldn't justify buying the more expensive one after all, as the increases were marginal at best, and just more a different sound than a better sound.
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stringreen
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I've tried lots of power conditions in my my system, and found none worth the cost...they all in one way or another ruined the sound. My advice.. test one for a couple of days, and then remove it from the system and re-evaluate the sound. Yes they all change the sound somewhat, and I usually like the change, but find that without them, the sound is more natural, and musical.
blindjim
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Stringreen

I agree... they do change the sound. Even how they are positioned (platforms, spikes, pods, MDF, etc) CHANGES THINGS TOO.

Ever try a Running springs Audio unit? the Haley I got a while back sure has allowed far greater dynamics to flow thrugh. Progbably has a lot to do with the price tags. Two other friends say the Jacko, or the next step up is even far better.
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