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Cleaner AC Source for Better Sound

For me, a house renter, dedicated AC lines are NOT an option. I live in an urban area and would no doubt benefit from some time of AC "cleansing". Currently, I have my sources (TT, CD, tuner) plugged into a power strip/surge protector via one duplex wall outlet and my 250W SS amp and preamp power source plugged directly into another, separate (standard) duplex outlet. Is there an "all-in-one" product out there such that I can simply plug it into a wall outlet (given a decent AC cord) and then plug ALL of the rest of my stuff (amp, preamp, TT, CD, tuner, and a light source - 6 items) into that unit that will provide sufficient power capacity and AC "cleansing" without degradation of sound quality?
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sugarbrie
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Get a couple Blue Circle BC86 Noisehounds. $100 each. Great units!!
sugarbrie
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Yes the noisehounds would reduce the number of outlets. They can go into the wall as well as an outlet on a conditioner. Also any outlet within 10 feet or so would be fine.


I personally think the Harmonic Tech AC-11 power cords are slightly grainy; so you may want to try another cord and test for yourself. Speaking of Blue Circle, they make some nice cords as well. The BC62 is great for about the same price as the AC-11.

sugarbrie
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I have no connection to Blue Circle. They just seem to make electronic products that "sound right" to me; and their accessories like cables and power products do what they claim. All for a reasonal price. I was never a believer in buying a system all from the same company, but Gilbert is slowly changing my mind on that. (In his case anyway)

The Noisehound is a parallel filter.
Since it is parallel, it removes the grunge without getting in the way of the power flow, which would limit dynamics. Many of the better power condition units on the market like Vansevers are also parallel.

There are some interviews with Gilbert Yeung (the founder) were he is asked why this or that amp or preamp does not lab test well (against the established benchmark or norm). His answer is always that he could have made it lab test better, but then it would not have sounded as good. Tells you something about the "established benchmark" (there may be a better way), and that Gilbert uses his ears, and thinks outside the box to design gear.

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