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Richard Gray's 400 Pro = Emperor's New Clothes??

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I just purchased (for $800) a Richard Gray's Power Company 400 Pro. I was not in the market for an AC filter, but when I purchased a new system the dealer gave me a hard, hard sell, promising wonders. This is a reputable dealer, so I trusted him, and he gave me a week to try it out. After using the device for a week, and after ensuring the new system (all Rotel with a Rega TT) was broken in, I followed the manufacturer's instructions to demonstrate the effectiveness of the device (ie. plug the decide into a jack on the circuit and all other components into a power strip) then pulled the plug on the 400. Nothing. Despite trying a variety of source material, I could not hear ANY difference with the 400 in or out. I do not have a tin ear and have been able to discern differences with various interconnects, etc., but this device registered no change whatsoever. I'm returning it to the dealer today. Anyone else have a similar experience? Views?
robreuland
robreuland OP
11 posts
 
Newman -- By "dedicated line," do you mean a single circuit? My system is on a single circuit with a 15A breaker shared by no other outlets in the house. Perhaps that's why my AC seems clean.
newmanoc
295 posts
 
Yes - that is what I mean. And the fact that you have one is likely why you are not getting much out of the RG 400 - you have already done something sonically much more important. Now, I will say I did not hear a worsening with the RG 400 Pro plugged into my circuit, and if you don't either it may still be a good idea to have one for surge protection. Right now I am running naked. Sonically arguably the best idea, but it makes you sweat when you’re at work and you see lightening and then realize your system at home is still plugged in.
dewinkle
51 posts
 
What is the differnce between the RG400 MKII and the Pro?
dlwask
270 posts
 
Going from memory...the MKII added the little green light and the Pro uses a fixed power cord with alternate mounting options. Or something like that.
sit
315 posts
 
I got rid of my R.G.400 after I tried the PS Audio P500. I have a dedicated 20 amp line and live in a more rural area that does not have peak hour current problems. Even given this, there is no comparison in the improvement to the sound I'm now experiencing w/ the P500 vs. the R.G. 400. Even my wife (who does not like my audio hobby much) appreciates the difference.
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