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Power Conditioner: Isotek, Audioquest or other?

Hello,

I know a lot of you do not like or believe in power conditioners. But I want to protect my system and improve sound and video quality.

I am trying to decide between the ISOTEK evo3 Aquarious and the Audioquest Niagara 1200 for my main system. I have read good reviews about them both, asked a couple of shops and one recomended the Niagara and the other the Isotek. Both gave the same reason: "it souds better".

First system: Power amp, preamp/dac, tv, computer, computer motitor, ruter, nas. (Probably will plug the last 4 on a different power strip)

For my second system, I am thinking about the Audioquest Powerquest 3, but I can not find any reviews. So, can any one tell me about their experience with it? I am open to other sugestions also.

Second system: Power amp, preamp, network player/dac, tv, computer and network switch. (These will all be plugged in to the Powerquest for example). I also like the powerquest3 because of the on off switch. I do not use this system as much so I like to cut the power off completly.

If you need specifics on my systems, I will give no problem.
Right now I am using 2 Salicru safe7 surge protectors, they are cheapos and probably not the best in protection or for my system.


Thanks.


coto37
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coto37 OP
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Tvad,

Thaks for your response, I am not sure what to use. I wish I had a shop close buy that would let me test different things, but here there is none that would do that.
I have not seen any bad reviews about any of them to be able to decide properly. How was your expirience with the AQ Niagara 1200?

The power amp I will use with one of these conditioners is a Harman Kardon 1.5 signature. I hope the high current outlet is enough for it. It should be. In the instructions it reccomends using a 20amp plug with US voltage. But in europe we use 220V, so 10 amps would be enough?

Thanks.
tuberist
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Coto,
I’m using the Powerquest 2 as cost effective protection for my modem, router and Small Green Computer I5 Roon server. My other gear is connected to a PS Audio Dectet. When adding the Powerquest I couldn’t really hear any sonic changes but just wanted to protect that gear. The Dectet I’ve used for years and it reduced system noise intrusion and did not hurt dynamics or bleach the sound IMO. BTW, I also have a whole house surge suppressor installed on my electrical service box. We have lots of lightning in northern Arizona during the monsoon season.
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coto37 OP
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By the way, I prefer a pasive conditioner. Do not want or need a power regenerator.
coto37 OP
7 posts
 
Thanks, will check it out. But still would like to know on your experiences with the AQ Niagara 1200, powerquest 3 and Isotek aquarious.
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scratcha
164 posts
 
I've read a lot of good reviews of the Chang Lightspeed.
I was ready to buy one; then I got a deal on a PSAudio P12 that I couldn't pass-up.
don_c55
1,025 posts
 
I use two Chang Lightspeed CLS 709 powerline filters that have surge protection.

One in my main system and one in home theater.

Will connect 2 power amps, analog and digital equipment.

Very effective at noise reduction and improving picture quality.

I have tried ac regenerators, power strip filters and the Chang was best by far.

About $1300 each from The Cable Company website with their discount.

They are built to order with a two week lead time.

Very popular in Asia.  Visit the Chang Lightspeed website for info.
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