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Alternatives To Power Conditioning In A Revamped System

So over the last 4 years or so I have been content using a PS Audio P10 regenerator in my system. It worked well with a Musical Fidelity Nuvista M3, and with a H2O amp, and Plinius pre amp. 

Recently I acquired a Halcro DM8 pre amp, and recently a pair of AVM Audio Essential amps. What I have found is that the AVM amps prefer to plugged directly into the wall and not the P10. I then took the DM8 to a power strip just to get it off the P10. I got another improvement. 

So it looks like my current system configuration  no longer agrees with the AC Regenerator. I suspect the amps should stay plugged into the wall, and perhaps the DM8 also. 

So what would be good options for source components, as I use an Esoteric E-02 phono stage, a Graham Slee Accession and an Audio Magic DAC. I would be open to changing power cords also. 

I am currently considering acquiring some cabling from Grover Huffman, as I need to reposition gear. 

Certainly would be interested in hearing others thoughts and opinions and experiences!
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sbrownnw
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Environmental Potentials EP-2050.

https://www.vhaudio.com/acpowerconditioning.html

I use one in my system to eliminate distortion and correct the wave. I also use an Emotiva CMX-2 to filter DC on the line. I’ve tried many others and this combo sounds excellent and doesn’t hurt dynamics. I also use a dedicated 20 amp line with a Porter Port. 
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bigwave1
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For source components, consider the offered indiegogo Bluetti AC200 rechargeable battery. $1099 is at 33% discount right now. Some say source powered battery takes the cable equation down in importance. Yeti has been out for awhile. I believe with the Bluetti one can vary the voltage between 110 and 120 if necessary. Quick recharge also. I’m giving it a go at that price. 
chorus
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Chokes are exactly what Shunyata Research eliminated in their
latest iteration of a/c control. 
The "Everest" is coming soon to a retailer near you. $7-8k as I recall.
I am passing along a report from a fellow audiophile that was shared
last week. This fellow nearly lost it while extolling the virtues of
this Everest. He did buy one. At what discount was not disclosed.
So take it for what any 2nd hand report is worth.
bigkidz
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Install AC filter chokes to each component and be done with this.
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audiosaurusrex
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I agree with miller. I was extremely skeptical about Synergistic Research from the beginning. I initially tried their Blue Fuse mainly because of their return policy. Got hooked on their Powercell 8 UEF SE and Atmosphere cables HFTs and now Orange Fuses. I could not be more engaged in my listening. Pushed my electronics to amazing clarity, dynamics and my already amazing Spatial M3 Sapphires are jaw dropping! Use HighEnd Electronics. Alfred is a true gentleman!
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millercarbon
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An old Synergistic Master Coupler for about $3-400 is better than most new $500 power cords. The Orange Fuse for $160 is almost as good as the Master Coupler. So I would start with the Fuse.
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