Who has dumped the power conditioner?

Hi Bryan,

You didn't miss reading what I was referring to, but my interpretation of it was different. He is saying that what will only occur under a rare combination of circumstances is COMPLETE cancellation of ac-related inter-chassis currents (which can cause high frequency buzz and grunge, and backgrounds which are less "black," in addition to causing low frequency hum). However, SOME improvement may still occur in many cases, to a degree that will vary depending on the relationships between the stray capacitances that are present in each of the interconnected components.

So what I was saying was that since the relationships between those stray capacitances will be essentially random, the degree of reduction of hum, buzz, and grunge provided by a balanced power arrangement will be unpredictable.

Regards,
-- Al

Just installed an MIT Z Super 20 Duplex Outlet to feed my Krell integrated and Sony SACD player. This is a no brainer upgrade for better sound...dynamic contrasts increased, dimensionality enhanced, instrument voicing became more realistic, high frequencies became more textured but with less grain. One of the most dramatic increases in enjoyment for the money:O)

I've got to weigh in on the Powercell 10SE as I purchased one two months ago and feel that I have now passed the "I liked it at first but took it out because it..." phase (which occured with the Furman IT-Reference 20i I sold a while back).

Absolutely phenomenal. I run my entire 2 channel system (including my Krell FPB600C) and all my HT equipment through it and the improved dynamics, dead-quite noisefloor, and cavernous soundstage continue to blow me away with every listen. The picture on my plasma TV was vastly improved as well.

Just can't say enough good things about the Powercell. I think that SR should have not branded it as a power conditioner since it is really entirely different in concept, design and performance than the others.

turboglo,

who did your dedicated line for you? I'm out in portland as well.

Danielle

Dlcockrum, I agree. I have had some 40 ac power conditioners and have always said the ultimate test is whether after breakin, the music is better once you have removed it. Most fail this test. The SR PowerCell SE certainly did, but more importantly I really missed the realism of the soundstage after it was out.