I recently switched from Panamax MR4300 to Furman Elite-15DM (I liked it because it displays live voltage and current). It made a difference in the sound (micro-details and bass texture) - and I'm not a believer in such nonsense. When I realized there was an improvement, I started searching (google and Furman site) to figure-out why. I think its because of the built-in capacitors (MR4300 doesn't have) keeping the voltage steadily supplied regardless of instantaneous current dips. I have no other explanation (better filters?). I'm sure there are better/more expensive conditioners with bigger/better capacitor banks, likely beyond my budget. For now, I'm very pleased with Elite-15DM because it isn't often a device exceeds expectations - this was one of those times. I think the Elite-15PF will produce the same results, it trades the V/C meters for pull-out down-lights. In my system, the unit sits low in the cabinet, so down-lights would be of no use, and I like to know what the voltage and current is doing. Either would be a good choice in my opinion, and neither are crazy expensive.
Power strips- too many choices
Out of necessity I need to use a power distributer/ strip. I am impressed with how many options there are and how varied the reviews of the strips are; even some discussing degradation of the sound. It seems surge protection would be valuable but cant figure out the other features. Trying to decide between, Isotek vs Gigawatt vs PS audio.
Don't want to spend too much as there are other cabling needs pending. Further complicating the purchase; I have 7 cords and at least per the Isotek website it seems that its best to use only one outlet lest resulting in "noise" from the outlier. ( but isn't the idea of the strip to clean up that "noise") Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Don't want to spend too much as there are other cabling needs pending. Further complicating the purchase; I have 7 cords and at least per the Isotek website it seems that its best to use only one outlet lest resulting in "noise" from the outlier. ( but isn't the idea of the strip to clean up that "noise") Any suggestions would be appreciated.