Blue Circle's PLC -2 Thingee conditioner versus Transparent Audio PLC 6 conditioner???:


Looking at two power line conditioners under $400 on sale.  The Blue Circle PL-2 Thingee conditioner and the Transparent Audio PL-2 # 6   conditioner.  The Blue Circle has received a few good reviews, especially Good Sound which was impressed by the: improved sound: that is:  blacker background for music, lower noise floor, better imaging and focus. I have  found little about the .Transparent Audio conditioner which has a more traditional appearance and layout.  I have concerns about the design of Blue Circle  unit which embeds the circuits and outlets in a 5 inch metal tube that is filled with silicon for improved  isolation against vibration.  

The review claimed that the unit gives off a pungent odor because of the silicon crystal insulation.  I am not sure that is not a health hazard along with the  potential  toxicity of the silicon.    Need some feed back about the effectiveness of both products, and the bizarre design and build of the Blue Circle unit.    Thank you

sunnyjim

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Thanks to all who have responded so far.  It looks like the Blue Circle Thingee is leading the race.  

 Cheers  and Happy Holidays to all

I did buy the Blue Circle PLC  Thingee (I wish they would change the model name because it is really) stupid.  Fortunately, I have no complaints.  I does seem to eliminate RFI noise and broadcast interference, but I don't know  how one would measure that, except  that I live in new apartment complex in downtown Los Angeles which probably has appliance going on and off night and day. 

However, I did notice some compression of the sound and a less tighter bass.. I have been advised by several people that any PLC may remove RFI, but also compress the signal.

I would use it on the my LG TV and cable box if I could get it closer to them but why bother to see the Bachelor or The Voice with better definition and  color.  My only hope is the BC PLC  could make some cable shows and movies sharper and brighter which I am told is  strongly related to the  software used by the cable company to save money. 

  

LR57.  I bought the FX2 because it was less money.  I have a Rogue Sphinx  integrated amp which 100 RMS. I am not sure that would qualify as a low current component.  However, I am sure you are referring to CD players, tuners, DAC's  turntables, or speed boxes as low current devices. 


Thanks for the heads up about the BC power filters, I wish manufacturer would explain the application and use  of these devices to buyers before they ship.


Are the BC power filters, those devices that are shaped like a cherry bomb, or a small version of  FX2??   I will check their website 

Lowrider57:  Let me clarify what you said in the previous reply. I should plug my integrated amp into the wall, and not into FX-2.  I should plug all other low current devices into the FX-2   ( Keep in my I am just using the standard 2 AC wall  outlet) .  Therefore, there is no room to plug in either one or two of the BC 86MK5 filters (Why would I need two??).

I live in a apartment complex and can't replace the standard 2 AC outlet plate with one of  those angled 4 AC outlets that have to be screwed into the wall.  With my luck, I probably would get fried.  The 4 AC outlet device will not stay in place unless you secure it to the wall.  I am adverse to do that.

BTW, I  do have a device that is a multiple outlet adapter that lays flat against the wall. It was advertised on Pulse TV . Is that safe and would it work??  It does have three prong inputs. Thanks again to all who replied.


Lowrider57, Thanks again.  Unfortunately, in my enthusiasm I did not post my latest reply to you and it is gone.  Will do it again later or tomorrow .   Cheers to all 

To Nonoise,  Will using a multiplug adapter that fits over the AC plate in the wall degrade the sound compared to plugging amp and CD player directly into the wall??   I ask because I can only plug the amp into two socket wall outlet, the other outlet I use for the Thingee.  I have a multiple AC adapter that  swings flat against the wall which I bought from Pulse TV;  but, as I mentioned before, I am not sure it is Electrical Underwriters approved. I used before the adapter without incident or summoning the fire brigade.


To Jafant  I may be on the grid, but am not near any highrises or large communication antennae. However, City Hall and the L.A. Central police station are about 4 blocks away. So far, after almost 3 years at my current residence, I don't get any RFI from radio police calls