tributaries tx500

No offence, but i really don't understand the point of this type of inquiry. It would be a different story if you did not already own the componenet in question, but since you do, all you ahve to do is insert it into your system and try it. Try it with everything plugged in, then try it with everything but your amps plugged in. I mean if a bunch of people come on here and tell you the thing is a piece of junk are you just going to discard it without even trying it and deciding for yourself with your own ears whether or not it does what you want it to do or what it is supposed to do? In the end when discussing a piece of equipment you already own, as opposed to one you are considering purchasing, does it really matter what anyone else thinks who can't actually be there to hear it for themselves?

Agree with Rcrerar.

Try it as he suggested for a few days before making a decision.

well I already did try wise guy then I tried it without and it sounded like there was more power without,then I read an artical somewhere and it said conditioners could restrict the amplifier of its full output. I am just trying to get some helpful input on the subject to confirm my findings without reconnecting it to my system again, mabey my ears were off that day so if you would just answer the question at hand and not assume then please don,t give your thoughts.