RECOMMEDATIONS FOR AC RECEPTACLE


A friend of mine convinced me to purchase two PS audio Power Ports. Received them and installed them and almost immediately I notice my HDTV picture had greater clarity and it cleaned up the video noise. The Picture is awesome and the graphics didn't have those little jagged edges.
In the meantime, my music jumped out at me, with greater transparent detail, depth, and tighter bass. But I also noticed that the highs were a tad bit harsh especially on piano.
Just finished running a dedicated line with two circuits with an isolated ground. I understand that this will make my system sound and look even better.I would like to hear suggestions for AC outlets that will be an improvement over the PS audio Power Port, i.e. getting rid of the harshness. I know this will be very subjective, but I would like to hear what you guys have to say. I have gotten some great advice in times past.

BTW my equipment: Meridian 568MM.2, Meridian 518, B&W 801's series 80 with bybees, B&w cc80's sides and rears, B&w HTM2 Center channel, Velodyne Sub 12", Denon 2910 DVD, Earthquake Cinenova 5 channel with dakiom stabilizers, B&k 2 channel amp, Mitsubishi Diamond series 73" 1080p HDTV, slim Device Squeezebox, Monster Power HTS 5000.
Everything is looking good and sounding good but as you know good is the adversary of better. Waiting to hear
samuelvelma

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Gentlemen, I have completed my dedicated line and isolated ground install and out of the gate it is awesome.
So far your response and reading other threads, the porter ports are a less expensive upgrade over the ps audio power ports. The Oyaide seems to be the best upgrade, but it is 2 to 3 times the price of the ps audio power port.
I am still listening. I have not made up my mind yet.
the response from TBooe really gave me something to consider.
In response to Musicman07 thread, I installed the 20a with 10 gauge wire. I also installed a 8ft ground rod. Should have installled a 10ft one. But what I plan on doing is installing another 8ft ground rod. My electrical guru says it will be better.
So far the furutech and oyaide seems really interesting from what I am reading and hearing from you guys. Especially the oyaide because of the different sounds they offer. The others seem to be more economical, but have satisfied customers. But does more expensive mean better? In my experience, no!
What are some of the places you guys have dealt with that will allow you to try before you buy? I want A dealer where I can return the product if I am not satisfied with it. Keep your suggestions coming.
Blindjim, I appreciate your detailed response to my questions. What a novel thought: Define the problem before trying to bring solutions to it.
First of all I will perform the breaker test and the unplugging of the connections to the cable...These are easy and very economical.

I was already looking into another power conditioner or I may take your advice and add a passive line filter.
The Bybee purifiers and the dakiom stabilizers are all tweaks I purchase prior to the Meridian 568MM.

My B&W 801's are about 20 years old and when I first got them they were a little muddy sounding on the bass. Adding the bybee purifiers, unplugging the automatic overload protection circuit and adding speaker stands tightened the bass. Found out from reading forums like this, that all they needed was clean, high current power. The Earthquake Cinenova 5ch 300wpc continuous made the bass even tighter and deeper. AS a matter of fact, a friend of mine has the B&W Nautilus 802's and he always declares that my mids and highs are cleaner than his. His opinion which I concur with.

I am going to trouble shoot the harshness by going back and removing the dakiom purifiers. May also remove the bybees to see if they are contributing to my problem, I doubt it, but will give it a try.

Blindjim besides the obvious what are the advantages of a 20 amp outlet compared to a 15amp?
Thankyou so much!
Gentlemen,
i am enjoying my music and my HDTV as my new dedicated lines and the ps audio power ports get more mileage.

I removed my dakiom stabilizers and unveiled some mids and highs. The harshness on the piano highs is gone. My bass in my 801"s are deeper and a tad bit smoother but still tight.

The video "forget about it". the picture on my HDTV is so rich, crisp, clear, I feel like I can reach out and snatch something out of the display.

The only reason I would consider going with other outlets such as the ones suggestion in this thread is simply a servere case of "upgraditus". Nothing more or nothing less.
I am going to let this break in for about another month or so.