Hello Guys,


I am planning to upgrade my existing power conditioning, presently using old Richard Grey 400S unit. Over the years I upgraded almost everything in my system, except 400S unit. I am willing to spend up to $1500. Any recommendation for a great conditioner?

Thanks

rohlim

Showing 3 responses by vonhelmholtz

The above proprietary claim is what seems to be used across the industry. What I want in a conditioner is the ability to provide stable voltage, isolation, noise suppression, surge protection and the ability to provide large amount of current for short periods of time. It would be helpful to have reference articles to help us to understand these requirements and what circuitry is needed to provide the above. I suspect that it takes a good bit of money to produce a product that meets all these demands. So, what do I get with a Shunyata Everest vs PS Audio power products vs Panamax (Furman) vs a $100 large power transformer in an enclosure? What power products are used with delicate hospital equipment and with other applications? As mentioned above, lots of snake oil, waving of arms and claims of proprietary circuits. Can someone provide some clarity on this subject?

@mastering92

So, when others use the word “proprietary “, or ask us to believe their explanation of how their equipment works, we are suppose to doubt them and simply go to your system page…really? Can we distrust them and distrust you?

I think that the most challenging aspect of conditioner design is to allow high power amplifiers to use their isolated circuit without loss of dynamics. There is a reason that many companies, like McIntosh, recommend that their power amplifiers be plugged directly into the wall.

@audiotroy

You seem to be someone with a good deal of experience in this industry. Ignoring price, what technologies are truly useful when considering power cables, conditioners and power plant like products?  Perhaps, this is an unfair question to ask, but I thought that I would ask.