Any experience using a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet


I just purchased a used PS Audio Ultimate Outlet, the 20amp version with IEC outlet. I plan on using it for support of equipment other than my Amplifier. I have read the Stereophile review by Robert Deutsch.

I have 3 dedicated lines running to my system. One for my amp (class AB) which is pluged directly to wall outlet, one for my preamp (all tube), and one for digital equipment which includes DAC, CD transport, DVD SACD player and TV. May 1st try using it for the digital equipment, plugging DAC into one outlet, and other digital items into the other with use of a quality power strip.

Just looking for thoughts from others that have tried this unit. 
mesch

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Thanks David! Just to be sure we are on the same page, I am talking about the Ultimate Outlet AC Conditioner which contains a PS audio power port outlet. This is a balun transformer based unit. The stereophile writeup provides a pretty good description.  Advantages claimed are a reduction of differential and common mode noise at a wider range of frequencies , and no limitation of power. 
Not 15 amp IEC outlet but inlet. Always telling myself the need to edit better. One day I will listen. Thanks in advance for any thoughts.  
Testpilot, yes that was my thinking also.  I liked the fact that I could prevent digital equipment noise from getting back to the other components. The wire run distance between outlets and the panel is less than 30', with breakers close to one another. In the Stereophile review, Richard plugged all his source equipment into a quality power strip which was then plugged into the U/O. I wish to keep my preamp isolated from my digital equipment. May purchase another used U/O for it. 

Millercarbon, my dedicated lines cost very little as I did the wiring myself. I figured that as long as I was doing it why not 3 lines, Allows me to isolate AMP, other analog devices, and digital back to the main.

David, I am currently using basic Hubbel hospital outlets. They do provide a tight grip. About all I can say not having tried more advanced types. I am considering this upgrade. 

I will try the I/O out in different supply line topologies and get back to all regarding my findings. I might try running my amp through it  as well. 

I remain interested in others experience with this device.
Lak, Yes: Will do, will do, will do! I could do an experiment 3 times, however there are many possible ones that could be designed. I will start with advantaged with digital equipment (transport and DAC).
Nmmusicman, thanks for your response. Yes that is the way I intend to use it. I am currently trying it out in front of a Emotiva cmX2 which my DAC and Transport will be plugged into. The UO is plugged, via a quality power cord, into a duplex outlet terminating a dedicated line used for digital components only. 

I am thinking I would upgrade the outlets terminating the dedicated lines feeding my system prior to the one in the UO.