Nordost Thor &State of the ART: Power conditioners


Looking for an outstanding conditioner that can help reduce some glare and sibilance/white noise on the highs in my system. Cymbals especially. Any ideas? Is the Thor as HP alluded to recently a new line in the sand when compared to extant world class balanced conditioners like the BPT, Isoclean, Audience, etc? I want to maintain the outstanding dynamics, transparency and detail of the direct wall connection but minimize the above hazards if possible. Am I asking too much?
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Showing 1 response by rhljazz

The only way to find out is try one in your system. My impressions are that the Thor tightens up the bottom end and improves image focus. It is especially noticeable when listening off axis, that for example a female singer is projected out between the speakers as a three dimensional image. I would not from my experience expect a reduction in glare as opposed to a direct wall connection. It does not reduce dynamics only a bit of warmth or bloat. I prefered the Thor by a large margin over other power blocks/conditioners. However, my Thor is currently parked. My system consisted of VAC 22.1 DAC, VAC PA100 amp, VAC Renaissance pre, and N802 speakers. I replaced the PA100 with a VAC PHI 110 and when used with the Thor it produced some unusual imaging and rolled off high frequencies. For some reason it isn't compatible with the PHI amp. I do feel the Thor affects soundstage and imaging. I was using a PS Audio Lab cable between the Thor and the outlet which probably is not ideal. When finaces permit, I will try a Valhalla cord and see what changes.