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Furman Elite 15 PFi - just purchased 3-2023

So I've spent well over a year reading and listening to info on power conditioners, both pro and con. Looked at all brands from $1K to around $3K. As my entire system is around $25-30K, I figured that was a reasonable range for one. I don't have a dedicated AC line, I checked into it, but it would have been expensive for my home.

I was using an old (circa 2000) Monster Cable power solution for all my components except for my Luxman 590AXII which was plugged into the wall. I had upgraded all my AC power cables to the $150-200 range, but I can't say upgrading the cables did much for me. 

The Furman Elite 15 PFi however has made a positive difference in sound. I now have everything plugged into the Furman (it has an outlet for power amps). So what do I hear? Well, it's more like what I don't hear.

I can't exactly describe what it did, but music just seems a bit clearer, there's a little more defined space around the instruments. Maybe like a layer of grunge has been removed? Less electrical noise? And yes, I've read/heard that doesn't make sense. However, what I hear, or don't hear, is similar to the difference I heard going from a low end DAC ($1K) to a mid-tier one ($6K range). So I know there is something real happening.

I wanted to share what I found. You guys can debate it. I'm not trying to talk anyone into anything, or dissuade those that say conditioners don't do anything. I am just reporting on my experience and journey.

Hope it helps others. 

 

 

 

deadhead1000

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elliottbnewcombjr
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I bought a different model Furman. The 3 amp continuous and 45 amp peak reserve is provided by it’sinternal power storage.

I have a separate 15 amp circuit, but, like OP, not necessary using a Furman (or other similar unit) Essentially you can fill it with dirty power, out comes purified power capable of instantaneous bursts of power without immediately needing/using the dirty power that ’fills’ it. 3 amp continuous is a LOT!.

I turn the whole system on/off with it’s switch, never experience anything that hints at power as the source of a problem.

With everything fed from the Furman, there’s no reason to buy expensive cables for your components beyond that provided by OEM.

Considering capacities, remember, only one source is drawing power at a time.

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