The Inakustik AC-3500p has done an amazing job in my system. The difference between it "being in the system" vs "not being in the system" is significant. For me it is a worthwhile investment and the price is less than the budget you have set.
Check out the thread on this power conditioner, here on Audiogon. I was a skeptic, but am a believer now.
Check out the thread on this power conditioner, here on Audiogon. I was a skeptic, but am a believer now.