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PS Audio Quintet Line Conditioner & Dynamics

Hi A'goners,

Any thoughts on passive line conditioning and restricted dynamocs? I just tried a PS Audio Quintet (power strip with surge protection and passive line conditioning) having been warned it would restrict dynamics.

After 25 hrs, I felt like I couldn't breath listening to my system. I took it out, and it was like a I could breath again...dynamics, transient attacks...it all came back.

I heard delicacy and detail which was very real and improved, but I had to turn the volume 20% louder and lost dynamic range.

PS audio said to burn it in for at least 200hrs...but I am skeptical. Any experience with others out there?

Since I have a PAD Dominus PC, I am using it with the Quintet to power most of my system. Should I try to find a power strip with removeable power cable and no line conditioning? Does such a prodct exist....I am in UK. Thanks for your guidance, A'Goners!!
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dtsag
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You need "good" power cords from your Quintet to your components. What power cords are you using right now?

I have all PS Audio's Statement SC power cords all around and there is NO loss of dynamic at all, just the opposit. My bass from my ATC powered speakers sound much tighter and lively than going straight to a 20A dedicated line.

Highly recommend the Duet and Quintet as the best bang for the buck passive line conditioners.
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