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Avalon Acoustics reputation
It's disappointing. Their website indicates great products, and I heard a demo sound excellent, but this reputation puts me off. I also noticed another well known reviewer 'doubting' the perfection they claimed for their Tesseract. I did a double ... 
Install Quality IEC input on Nak Dragon
Maybe  
Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?
FWIW. Balanced AC is simply 120 Volts that has been split evenly across two AC mains. One phase is +60V while the other is -60V. The mains are always 180 degrees out of phase across the load and therefore sum to 120 Volts, the same voltage and fre... 
Is Spectral Audio on holiday?
Finally got an answer.  
Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?
Equitech "balanced" power is used by countless professionals who must have clean power. Travelling bands love balanced power by Equitech. Recording studios. University research labs, etc. Check out Equitech website, perhaps they have a customer li... 
Best power cord for a preamp?
@joenies . I'd be interested to hear your experience with the new AC2. If you enjoy please advise. Will you try any Shunyata model?  
Best power cord for a preamp?
@loganfan . Thank you; however,  You don't appear to have any experience with power cords. It's worth giving a try to just a simple Oracle AC3 non networked cord. I wouldn't joke with you.   
Best power cord for a preamp?
@slaw . Lack of noise. Fast power delivery. Lowest noise will allow detail, nuance, (dynamics- as lowest sounds heard)  :)  .   
Do power conditioners help with unwanted hum/noise
Good idea  
Do power conditioners help with unwanted hum/noise
Check out an older MIT Z Stabilizer 2. And an Equitech 2Q. Good luck.  
Is an isolation transformer better than a power conditioner?
Thumbs up to Equitech! A very basic sensible product. Foundational.   
Looking for a change.
I think your Yamaha is an excellent unit. The changes you consider all cost money. With whatever amount you may consider spending on a component upgrade  I recommend you check out an MIT power cord in that price range. I believe you'll enjoy the e... 
Best power cord for a preamp?
Reply's so far seem questioning; similar to salesman trying to determine what I want to buy? I'm hoping to learn - and possibly discuss what's new and exciting in power delivery. Marketing 'lingo' is just so extreme that it's somewhat annoying. Fo... 
Best power cord for a preamp?
Just your comments - of your experiences, with separate components - are much appreciated :)  
Best power cord for a preamp?
I'm hoping for an upgrade in sound - dynamics clarity nuance fullness detail speed., all those things that increase emotional involvement, ... just hoping some with great separates have been able to do some comparisons at a high level. MIT's  late...