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P.S. Audio Quintet? Worthwhile?

I'm hearing that this device would be beneficial for my system. I currently use a Tributary power bar with surge protection. Anyone have thoughts on what difference I could expect with a Quintet? I don't know much about power conditioning. Anything written on it seems to be from 2007 when it was released. This would be for the main system with Aerial speakers, Classe int. amp, Squeezebox Classic 3 and Wyred for Sound Dac 2. Appreciate your ideas.
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nkbg
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My Duet did not make much of positive difference until I plugged it using JPS Labs Power AC+. I was using a Signal Cable earlier and I'm sure you just need a bigger cable to back it, no need for an AC+! As a result, it made mids sound bigger, gave depth the stage and somehow made the stage more solid. So, I feel invest in better cords before going the PLC route.
rob_c
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In my system, it made a very positive diference, it smoothed the sound giving a more refined presentation. I guess that the performance of the quintet depends on whether you have issues with the ac or not. I did.
fz1jmp
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I also have the duet and have to say it made a notable improvement in my system. If I have to describe the change, it made the silence between the notes quieter. I live in an old house and I also changed out my audio receptacles with the porter port cryo outlets. It was a pretty cheap upgrade that honestly made a difference.
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nietzschelover
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One of my power line conditioners is a Quintet; the other is an Audio Magic Stealth. Imho, it's a matter of synergy. For me, the Stealth is, basically, better in every way, but a bit brighter. The sound of both is extremely dependent on the power cord used with them. I have had good results using a DCCA Musical Essence, which is very warm and has a rolled off top octave, with the Quintet. I use it for most of my digital gear. Also, the Quintet should be off the floor, on footers. I use a set of Aurios.
It is worth noting that the Quintet, unlike the Stealth, has power line protection.
Also, the Quintet is relatively inexpensive for a power line conditioner. So, it's a question of you get what you pay for. And a case of ymmv.
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nietzschelover
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One of my power line conditioners is a Quintet; the other is an Audio Magic Stealth. Imho, it's a matter of synergy. For me, the Stealth is, basically, better in every way, but a bit brighter. The sound of both is extremely dependent on the power cord used with them. I have had good results using a DCCA Musical Essence, which is very warm and has a rolled off top octave, with the Quintet. I use it for most of my digital gear. Also, the Quintet should be off the floor, on footers. I use a set of Aurios.
It is worth noting that the Quintet, unlike the Stealth, has power line protection.
Also, the Quintet is relatively inexpensive for a power line conditioner. So, it's a question of you get what you pay for. And a case of ymmv.
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