Review: EXACTPOWER EP15A Tweak


Category: Accessories

I just purchased the new ExactPower EP-15A AC Line Voltage Regulator from a Audiogon Seller " Chichiuno ".

The first thing I noticed when taking it out of the box was the build quality, all aluminum, and heavy. I pluged the EP-15A into the wall and all of my gear into the eight AC outlets on the back of the unit.

I turned the EP-15A on and played Lee Ritenour Rit's House, and I was amazed! It was as if I added another 50 watts to my Power Amp! The volume level had to be turned down from the normal listening position. The sound was smooth and rich. The sonic benefits from this unit are cleaner sound with no hum, and power, power, power! My Velodyne pumped out deeper bass, the Monitor Audio tweeters produced crisp high frequencies without sounding too bright, and the mid-range truly opened up with finer detail.

The EP-15A made a big difference in the sound of my system, but that's not all, the picture quality of my TV increased dramatically with brighter colors and sharper picture.

If you are looking for a cost effective way to give your system the boost it needs, try the ExactPower EP-15A. "You can't go wrong with ExactPower on".

By: Bryan Freeman

Associated gear
McCormack DNA-HT5 AMP, McCormack MAP-1 Preamp, Denon 3800 DVD, Monitor Audio Gold Reference Speakers, Velodyne HGS-10 Subwoofer, Sony Trinitron Monitor.

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First of all, I must begin by stating that I'm not a sales person nor a dealer for Exactpower. I just recently upgraded from a Lexicon DC-1 (Auditioned the Lexicon MC-12 Balanced unit) Pioneer DVD-47, Adcom CD player, and two ATI amps (1505 and 1502) and a AudioPrism Power Foundation 3. My new equipment after back to back auditioning is now the Integra Research RDC-7, Integra Research RDV-1 and the Integra Research RDA-1 seven channel amp (BAT design). I'm using a Velodyne F-1500 powered sub and my speakers are B&W CDM 7 SE's for frnt L&R and the same for the backs L&R. I'm using B&W Bi-poles for the sides and the B&W CDM center. Mitsu 50" T.V. Like everyone else, I wanted to see if I might get more out of my system by adding a tweak or two. My system by all standards in the begining was pretty awesome. I started reading posts and doing in depth research on this and other sites concerning power conditioning and power regulation. The Monster AVS 2000 was too big and made a clicking noise as it corrected for power. The PS Audio stuff was also too big (expensive) and from users reports, was hot. Richard Grey, Tice, Panamax, Furman and others didn't even come into play after my research and needs were explored. I'm sure these units perform well. Then, I started seeing these adds, "exactpower, blows everyone else away". So I contacted this Anthony guy from NY and after a few minutes of talking I ordered both the EP-15a and the SP-15 units. The SP-15 balanced unit arrived today AND I THOUGHT my system was pretty awesome.... out of the box, the soundstage opened up, instruments were much more localized and clear, and the dynamics improved considerably...SH--! Joe Walsh's guitar on Take It Easy (Hell freezes Over DVD) came alive and sounded much clearer. It was like my system became alive and much more focused. More dimension, depth. After talking with Dennis at Exactpower, the Exactpower EP-15 is the unit THAT when added to the SP-15, will send my system into yet another dimension! Cannot wait for that baby. $2190.00 for BOTH units (SP-15 is HALF PRICE!) and FREE shipping, runs cool, very efficient, voltage regulator with surge protection, line filters, looks top shelf and balanced power to boot....it's the best INVESTMENT I have made since my upgrade!!! I wish I would have looked before I upgraded....maybe I wouldn't have had too. AWESOME DEAL, AWESOME CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND THANK YOU DENNIS, THANK YOU ANTHONY!!! FAST SERVICE ANTHONY>>>THANKS AGAIN!!!
i also use the EP-15A. when you first listen to your system with it, you notice a lack of background noise.
i dont know when you recieved your units, but exact power has improved the top cover for these units. i have the silver faced unit with the silver top. these units had a rounded screw head to hold it down. i wanted a black cover to match the silver / black theme of my system. when i recieved the new black cover, it was a heavier gauge metal, and the screws are now philips heads that are longer. you can feel how it draws the cover down tighter and has less noise when tapping on it. you cannot use the longer srews with the older top covers. they round out the holes on the new ones so the screws are now sitting flat, instead of above the cover. if you call for a new top cover at EXACT POWER, let them know you bought if from ANTHONY. they know who he is. it will help in getting a new lid at a very reasonable price. i think the new lid is worth the few dollars to improve the stiffness of the chasis.
regards

bill