I directly compared my Monster strip to a PS Audio Quintet in my system, and I did not like what the Quintet did to the sound, either. Greatly reduced dynamics and soundstage, and instrumental timbres were not resolved nearly as well. The Monster stayed in my system. I would probably just plug in to the wall if it weren't for the fact that I live in an area that experiences bad thunderstorms, so I want the surge protection.
PS Audio Equipment???
PS Audio has a ton of different gear to potentially help the rest of my own gear in different ways. My question is what to go with? They have the Power Ports, Ultimate Outlet, Juice Bar, Duet, Quintet, P-300,P-500,P-600,P-1000,P-1200, etc, etc. Is there a combination that works better then others? I have mainly Arcam and Aragon equipment. Also, what should I plug my two Aragon 8008 amps into? I currently have a older Transparent Ultra Bank conditioner and a Monster AVS2000 Voltage Stabilzer. Do I stick with these or go with something else? Any opinions is appreciated. Thanks