Topic: clean AC power...WOW

[Nick's Picks]

ssia brothers...
wow.  what a difference.  I wasn't preparred for it. 

I picked up a Monster SHT3500MKII conditioner (like $168 online somewhere, new) and introduced it and some DIY AC cables for my Sony 3000es and Toshiba SD9200 DVD-A deck.  I am completely shocked at the difference in audio quality.  I thought my system was quiet before.  I listened to a refference disc for a while, then put the Monster in and listened again.  the music started up and caught me by surprise.  it seemed to just materialize out of thin air. 
you hear about "blackness" in the background ...low level noisefloor..etc.  now I fully understand what that is *supposed* to be like.

Am I crazy to say that everything my system did before..is now 10x better?  Imaging..bass responce...just about everything seems to be improved. 

I have not tested out what it has done for my video performance yet (its also filtering my digital cable feed)...but at this point, i could care less.  i'm so pleased w/this investment. 
thought i'd pass it along.  the stories you hear about clean AC power are but 1/2 told.

[Tim]

pretty crazy isn't it?

the $200 I spent on my furutech is by far the best bang for the buck in my system. I can turn on any of my sources and turn the stereo all the way up and hear.....nothing.... total silence.

[MBecker]

"I picked up a Monster SHT3500MKII conditioner "

you can pick this up for $120 now after a $50 rebate through onecall.com  Thats an incredible deal compared to its MSRP

[Nick's Picks]

your supposed to tell me that *before* I lay down $160+

+T any way

[cpatch]

"I picked up a Monster SHT3500MKII conditioner "

you can pick this up for $120 now after a $50 rebate through onecall.com  Thats an incredible deal compared to its MSRP

Plus $26 shipping. You can get it for $130 shipped from Amazon after the rebate:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Y2ZF

(It will show up for $180 once you add it to your cart.) Sorry Nick!

Craig

[Nick's Picks]

thanks guys.
anyone else want to show me how little I could have paid?

fwiw..its a good investment even at a buck sixty

[Nick Culbreth]

Have you noticed any decrease in dynamics after adding it to your system?

[Nick's Picks]

not sure yet.  i notice something though.

[Nick's Picks]

ok...
let me also say that video is HUGELY improved.  I just popped a DVD in for my lil Girl, and its like my TV got A LOT brighter and way more vivid.

[Nick Culbreth]

not sure yet.  i notice something though.

Please keep us posted.  I was just curious because when I used a Furman power conditioner and a Brickwall surge protector I noticed a decreased dynamics in my system so I ended up getting rid of both.  If I could find a reasonably affordable conditioner with out the negative side-effects I'd jump right on it.

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

I've read about people solving the dynamics problem by using a conditioner on the front end components and using direct power for the amp or a seperate dedicated high current conditioner for the amp.

I did get a great improvement when I started using the MR1200 balanced conditioner in my system. Exactly what Nick described above.

[Craig T]

I haven't confirm this, but since the "digital" amps are so much more efficient than typical SS or tubes, do they really require "high current" power source?  Maybe they don't suffer from the current constriction of some of the conditioners like other amps might?

I'm following your lead, Nick.  I picked up the sth3500mk2 for my 7000es.

[Nick's Picks]

its got dedicated AC outlets for various componants, and ones specificaly for power amps..etc.  But who knows...the only difference could just be whats printed for consumers to see and the guts are all the same inside.



I can't say that i'm suffering any ill affects from putting this thing in my system.  dynamics, if anything...seem at least the same, but it seems a little wider.  higher highs, lower lows, quieter quiet moments..etc.

Craig..you'll be happy.

[Nick Culbreth]

I haven't confirm this, but since the "digital" amps are so much more efficient than typical SS or tubes, do they really require "high current" power source?  Maybe they don't suffer from the current constriction of some of the conditioners like other amps might?

I'm following your lead, Nick.  I picked up the sth3500mk2 for my 7000es.

I never considered that but it makes sense that the digital amp wouldn't suffer since it is more power efficient.

[scervin]

Seriously...all this with a Monster Power unit???  Might have to look into it.  Persoanlly I'm looking into the PS Audio P-300 and Exactpower EP-15 for power and surge protection for just front end components.  Equitech and BPT for balanced power is an option as well.

With the MOV technology for surge protection, I've not really heard great things about these units.  Dedicated lines will make the biggest difference and I was able to do this for my room.  Not in a big hurry to get power conditioning, but I'm glad its worked for you.  Rather cheap system improvements are always nice!