Power conditioners

@spatialking 

If you were a manufacturer, why would you bother gathering and publishing serious performance data when audiophools are willing to pay substantial amounts of money for epoxy-potted knockoff 90s Monster Power circuitry? Honestly, I wouldn't either 😂

@devinplombier. That's a good point.  However, if they did publish their data, it would tell the potential consumer that they are an honest Company

Another thought I had this morning, if Brand A had 50 dB of attenuation and Brand B had 54 dB of attenuation, it might become a spec war, just like the THD wars back in the 1970's.  Consumers didn't really understand what THD was, they just knew they didn't want it.  The reality is the vast majority of noise problems are fixed with 35 to 45 dB of attenuation and more than 60 dB is typically a waste of money. 

@devinplombier 

Why not opt for a Monster conditioner or a pro AC line filter with

a... get ready for it... harmonic conditioner ? 

The ADD-Powr Sorcer X4 takes a different path to power enhancement. Instead of filtering or regenerating AC, it operates in parallel with your system, re-referencing the incoming signal through proprietary algorithms, laminated-core transformers, DSP circuitry, and a Class-A interface. Your components don’t plug into it—simply connect it to a nearby outlet and let it work without limiting current or restricting dynamics.

Reviewers consistently note expanded soundstage depth and width, richer harmonic color, and a newfound sense of ease. Horns gain polish and body, bass carries greater authority, and complex passages unfold with more natural flow. The result is a presentation that feels more dimensional, effortless, and musically engaging—an upgrade designed for serious systems seeking refinement without compromise."  

Mom, they’re at it again.  Show of hands.  Who actually has the items they talk about integrated into their systems?  Audiogon needs lane diversion activated.  Enjoy your Fourth celebration. 🥳. I know I will with new ATC 50 SE towers in walnut.  Tchau 

Revisiting power for my rigs after finally realizing that MOV based sacrificial surge suppressors are being continuously hit by surges less extreme then lighting strikes and degrading.  Wirecutter (NYT) of all places  tells me to replace them after 3 to at most 5 years.   Testing the MOV shunt is too pricey/difficult???.   So, I really don't want to junk my Adcom, Monster and Panamax surge suppressor + some amount of filters in each generation..  My thinking is that I can put  a strong MOV surge suppressor into the wall outlet (15amp circuit) and daisy chain my rigs Monster and Panamax..units .which are. now essentially filters with the MOVs having lived their useful life.  The electrical load will remain the same. My thought is that this is the same stategy as having a whole house surge device and then having a point of use surge device for the AV rigs.   The Audioquest sales rep at my local show convinced me that the sacrificial MOV solutions were history and that the latest generation furman like Audioquest non sacrificial surge suppressors were the only solution.   My next question addresses the filtration aspect..   How much improvement has been made over the last 20 years and can this improvement be measured?    Basically, ... will I hear a difference between Monster vs the latest Audioquest products.   The PR from their sales rep at the local show was demonstrating all of the microwave and cell phone towers in close proximity with an app on his phone and arguing that only Audioquest mitigated this problem.    How this was a problem electrically was not explained well.