Best Power Conditioner under $1,000?

There are a few. The PSAudio is becoming popular, Audio Power Ultra, and the Tice Audio products. Tou should be able to pick up a left over Tice Power Block III for under a thousand for last years model. The PBIII is one of the best.

Generally, unless you live in a place with horrible power problems, you are better off spending the $1000.00 on other things. Most power conditioners hurt as many things as they cure.

I personally spent a considerable amount of time looking for a top performer in power conditioners. I have seen comments that indicate that you would be better off spending your money on other items, this is nothing short of irresponsible if you are buying or own high end equipment. I have recently moved from England to the USA and the quality of the power in the US is widely known to be of a low standard. Especially compared to English standards. I would not recommend anyone risking their valued system against a power surge or spike. Being a Quality Manager within the electronics industry, I know a thing or two about quality. Ask yourself, if computer rooms in corporate offices, hospitals use power conditioners to protect their equipment, why shouldn't I? This brings me to the power conditioner I selected, it's the Chang Lightspeed ISO9000. It has two sockets for power amps, two digital and a further two analogue sockets. I personally didn't buy this unit as a 'tweak' to improve the sound. I bought it for peace of mind. Living in Nevada, the power supply here is particularly bad, so that's my reason for selcting this hospital graded unit, and it should also be your motivation in selecting a unit,....to protect your equipment. I will get off my soap-box now.

Try a Pac Super Idos. Though technically not a power conditioner, it will clean up your sound better than anything I have heard to date without any of the nasties introduced by into the system by all power conditioners out there.

The Power Positioner from Richard Gray's Power Company (yes, that's the company's real name) stomps any of the power conditioners recommended here or anywhere else! I've tried dozens of these things over the years, and it ain't even close. Price is $750.00 and well worth it. When you star- cluster them it's even more amazing! If you cannot locate a dealer try www.audiolinesource.com. Don't throw your money away on expensive line conditioners before you hear this! You'll be sorry.....