Power Conditioners Suited to Digital Front End


I guess my subject line says it all. I'm interested in suggestions for the best power conditoners for use with a digital front end. I'm using Accustic Arts transport and dac; I will not be using the conditioner with any other devices. Thanks.
pubul57

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I use a Running Springs as well, but more out of a matter of convenience. If you truly want to use this for digital gear get the best isolation transformer you can afford.
Pubul57 - look for Topaz/MGE or Xentek isolation transformers. If you're patient you can get them cheap on eBay, but for a reference follow the link:

http://www.surplussales.com/Transformers/IsolationXmers-2.html
He absolutely will and will also work with you to configure it with the most appropriate Oyaide outlets to match to your system. A custom home audition piece, now that is service.
Why not try this experiement, which is totally risk free. Contact Robert at Ridge Street Audio and buy a few of his Z-der blocks. These units perform power factor correction. If you're using dedicated lines and want to continue to take advantage of plugging your gear into the wall, the Z-der blocks may be a better solution than filtered power conditioners. I think they are about $300 each. I use one on my transport and I could tell the Z-der block made a difference. I'm probably going to get one for my DAC.
The BPT products are good and while I preferred the Haley to the BPT I auditioned I do like the BPT power strip I have that uses Oyaide SWO-GX outlets. I plug the strip into the Haley and then plug may analog gear into the strip.
My understanding is that the difference is the Jaco is 20 amp (Haley 15amp), with 8 outlets (Haley 6), and includes the Mongoose power cord (Haley optional upgrade). The chassis shape is different as well but the chassis material and parts inside are supposedly the same.
The Jaco will draw up to 2400 watts if used on a 20 amp circuit. If you need 8 outlets versus 6, and use the Jaco on a 15 amp circuit it will only draw up to 1800 watts.