It was more that I was agreeing with you that Power Conditioners, or at least in my case the PPP's, are not perfect. I wasn't inferring that you were trying to sell us on the gear.

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AMP's: D'Agostino Momentum's
Pre Amp: Mcintosh C-1000 & C-1000P
Sources: McIntosh MCD-1100 & MS-300, Olive 4HD, SonoS, Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX
Speakers: MBL 111F
Cables: Transparent Ultra MM2 & Reference MM2 & Powerlink MM2x

I would have to agree since here I am on the 3rd power conditioner. This one is making me very happy so far. The PPP is also a keeper because it can easily be used for other applications and I plan on using it in the future for less critical H/T application. It just got bumped out of my main system for now by PurePower.

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System 7.1:
Wilson Sasha/Mezzo/Watch surrounds
D'Agostino Momentum x3 amps
Bryston 4B SST2 x2 amps
Krell S1200U pre/pro
Oppo Blu
Sony Blu changer
McIntosh MS300 music server
EAR/Yoshino Acute III tubed CDP
Transparent Ultra cabling
JL Audio F212 Sub
Lumagen video processor
JVC RS-35U projector
Stewart Screen

The only conditioner I have in place now is one of the first prototypes from Running Springs Audio. It is the purple haley. No conditioning on the amps at all yet. I had Vray and hydra 2 prior to this. I eventually just plugged the 2301's into the wall. The Dmitri and Dukes will have to wait till the racks are done doing whatever they are doing before they go in. Reason is I just want to hear what the racks do once complete without any changes. Joel from CMS said the conditioner wouldn't affect his racks break-in but it would be hard for me to say then if the racks made a change on there own. I will let you know on the RSA stuff at that time. The same guy that turned me onto the racks was also a big believer in RSA. What I hear is the RSA stuff on hi-current amps with either the Duke or Maxim will significantly improve dynamics and provide a lower noise floor resulting in a much better stage.

Well, another 3 days on the PurePower. It has gone through another bout of making my gear sound leaner and even grainy over a few days. Today it made my gear sound rich, smooth and full once again. I hope it stays that way as I really like that! This has been a rather unusual break in period as far as my experiences with power conditioners go. Can't argue with the results today though.

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System 7.1:
Wilson Sasha/Mezzo/Watch surrounds
D'Agostino Momentum x3 amps
Bryston 4B SST2 x2 amps
Krell S1200U pre/pro
Oppo Blu
Sony Blu changer
McIntosh MS300 music server
EAR/Yoshino Acute III tubed CDP
Transparent Ultra cabling
JL Audio F212 Sub
Lumagen video processor
JVC RS-35U projector
Stewart Screen

I'm still using my trusty Panamax with my C220 and MCD500

I belive the break in is complete as the PurePower now has over 300 continuous hrs on it since it's been powered up. Let me tell you, this one is a keeper. The sound stopped changing and the system remains dynamic, rich and smooth. This power conditioner has met my expectations and then some. I do not hear any tendency towards leaning out my system like I heard with the PS PPP so the "PurePower" is "PureHoney" to my ears.

Thanks to Jeff at A/V Solutions once again for spot on advice and turning me on to the PurePower and the great deal.

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System 7.1:
Wilson Sasha/Mezzo/Watch surrounds
D'Agostino Momentum x3 amps
Bryston 4B SST2 x2 amps
Krell S1200U pre/pro
Oppo Blu
Sony Blu changer
McIntosh MS300 music server
EAR/Yoshino Acute III tubed CDP
Transparent Ultra cabling
JL Audio F212 Sub
Lumagen video processor
JVC RS-35U projector
Stewart Screen

Serge how much better is it then the richard gray? Also do you plug your amps into it or just the front end?

John

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My whole system is plugged into PurePower right now. Dynamics are superb.

Richard Gray is pretty good at isolating and getting rid of some hum issues with their Pole Pig and adds a nice dynamic punch with the 600S to the amps but it does not do what the PurePower and PS Audio PPP do which is convert AC to DC and back to AC for cleanest and most stable voltage for your gear possible. Therefore I discovered the PSA PPP and PurePower to have a very audible advantage when used with the front end and preamps. Any good power conditioner should bring a new found level of resolution due to a lower noise floor, deeper blacks/silence between notes and more importantly a calming and smoothing effect where the whole system has a more natural, relaxed sonic signature devoid of any grain, hash or edginess. Neither PPP or PurePower dissapoint, they are both excellent at that.

I did find the PPP to have a slightly cooling/leaning effect on my Lamm amps though so I was forced to unplug them from the PPP and run them from the wall. I noticed a bit of upper end glare again... Using the IsoGray configuration (600s+PolePig) restored the tonal balance but reduced dynamics... Out went the PolePig and just the 600s was used in parallel with the Lamm's.

The PurePower gave me an all in one box solution with no compromises. Rich, smooth, dynamic, just the way I wanted my system to sound.

I will be buying a few other PurePower models in the future for other gear.

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System 7.1:
Wilson Sasha/Mezzo/Watch surrounds
D'Agostino Momentum x3 amps
Bryston 4B SST2 x2 amps
Krell S1200U pre/pro
Oppo Blu
Sony Blu changer
McIntosh MS300 music server
EAR/Yoshino Acute III tubed CDP
Transparent Ultra cabling
JL Audio F212 Sub
Lumagen video processor
JVC RS-35U projector
Stewart Screen

Wow, what a stormy weekend we had in the NE... Brownouts and spikes, the AC was all over the place. I switched the PurePower display to "input power" and saw voltage as little as 103 and as high as 122... The "output" was a rock steady 120v the whole time and I was able to get some great listening sessions in both days.

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System 7.1:
Wilson Sasha/Mezzo/Watch surrounds
D'Agostino Momentum x3 amps
Bryston 4B SST2 x2 amps
Krell S1200U pre/pro
Oppo Blu
Sony Blu changer
McIntosh MS300 music server
EAR/Yoshino Acute III tubed CDP
Transparent Ultra cabling
JL Audio F212 Sub
Lumagen video processor
JVC RS-35U projector
Stewart Screen

Serge.......If I didn't already own four Power Plant Premier's, I would try the PurePower 2000. From all that you have reported, it seems to be a top notch power unit.

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Dan


Living Room System: McIntosh C2300, MC601 (2), MCD1100, MS750, MR85, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD-40, Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113 w/ Sound Anchor stand, Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC with WBT Solid Silver Angled Locking Banana Connectors.
Studio System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MCD1100, MR88, Michell Gyro SE w/SME 309/Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireword Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Wireworld Silver Eclipse speaker cable.
Studio Home Theater System: McIntosh MX120, MC452, Oppo BDP-95 Blu-ray, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332 (2), JBL LSR-6328P (3), McIntosh XLS112 (2), Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74 tuner, JVC XL-Z1050 K2 CD player, Wyred 4 Sound DAC2, Tandberg 3008A and 3026A, JBL4312A , McIntosh 4300V for deck speakers.