Need power conditioner advice. In reference to Furman/Tice/PS Audio/Richard Gray.


I currently have a Furman Elite 20 power conditioner that I use in a daisy chain method with other power conditioning devices (the Furman is where most devices are plugged into) and would like some advice to see if it is worth it to perhaps switch over to another power conditioner. I am really only looking for comparisons between these units mentioned below at this time. Keep in mind my funds are limited for an upgrade at this time.

If I do a large upgrade I've thought about both a Furman Reference 20i or an older PS Audio Power Plant Premier as they both seem to populate the used market with enough frequency.
Between these two units which would be the better upgrade for audio, which for video?; and if you can a brief elaboration would be of help. Just assume both are in very good shape internally (I know the Premier is an older model).It would take longer to save for these units, and would take away from some money I have been looking to perhaps spend on other things or save, so while I realize this may be the best upgrade route it comes at a cost (no pun intended).

For a more lateral cost exchange I've seen Tice Power Block III Signature units (the extra 3 outlets vs. the Elite's 13 would be nice), and Richard Gray 1200's pop up often enough to get me curious. I realize the Tice units are likely nearing or over 15 years of age, but for comparison purposes let's say the internals of these units are in very good shape.How do these compare to the Furman Elite 20 (or at least the Elite 15 if that is one's best point of reference) in both audio and video performance (separately); and of course any elaboration would help, even a brief one. I've only seen one mention of comparison between the Elite and a Richard Gray and it was split on performance between audio and video, so the more opinions the better.
I am using a tube amp and headphones for audio and an hd crt (with a PC source) for video if this helps.

My devices aren't a big power drain mind you, but I'm mainly looking for performance increases in terms of filtration and such (and possible extra outlets if the Tice is good enough) and not something that can take on more power.
Thank you for any and all help.
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If you have any wall warts or digital power supplies, it's worth putting them outside, on another device.
I would have to clarify the Tice Powerblock III Signature version would be the "C" revision (the last revision; again 15-18 years old, but that doesn't always mean a weak product). I also realize that unfortunately the power cables are built in to this unit.

I do have multiple PS Audio Noise Harvesters as well as Quietlines, Akiko Tuning Sticks, and Electro Clear QRT plug in units at work (all thankfully gained at a discount). Some are placed throughout the house, some I've made essentially a super filtration strip with (they seem to work better with multiple similar units plugged into an old Monster 2100 or 1100 power strip and then that strip plugged into the Furman than the units individually plugged into Furman outlets, it's weird, but I've tested it out in multiple ways). I also have Bybee QSE's a Shakti Stone, and some other non-powered tweaks to help. Every little thing helps a bit, especially given how many things are plugged into the Furman (including a PC/computer which makes the Noise Harvesters act up; they rarely blink when the PC is off). Still if something works better than the Elite, especially at an affordable price, it would only help.

I greatly appreciate the advice on the Power Plant Premier. Some have popped up as low as the $700 range so it was tempting.
I've also wondered about Audio Magic conditioners, especially with their internal silver wiring- seeing as I use power cables with silver conductors I think there would be good synergy there; but I have no clue as to how well they work in terms of filtration and resolution.

Synergistic Research conditioners with enough outlets seem to be out of my price range. I've looked at Shunyata units as well, but again ones with enough outlets seem out of my price range. Most of the other premium brands like Pure Power and Equi=Tech seem to be beyond my price range as well. I already have a Monster 7000 MKII Signature conditioner and MIT and Transparent isolators, so I'm aware of the type of filtration and resolution those manufacturers provide, which is another reason I'm curious about how these other manufacturers' conditioners are since each manufacturer's power products have a certain signature audio and video performance in my experience.
I put Richard Gray in my system and immediately sold it....ruined the sound.  This was a few years ago...maybe its different today, but not for me.
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