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(2009) Power Conditioners and Cords

Power conditioners and power cords reviewed on the SoundStage! Network in 2009. All prices are in US dollars unless otherwise noted and are accurate at the time of the review.

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Blue Circle Audio Peed Al Sea Thingee Power Line Conditioner

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Power Conditioners and Cords
  • Reviewers Choice
  • Great Buy

bluecircle_plc_300wPrice: $229, six-outlet version; $199, four-outlet version

Website: www.bluecircle.com

Roger said: It significantly improved the performance of both my reference and inexpensive audio systems -- so much that it has found a permanent home in my reference system.

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Read the GoodSound! review.

The gist: Can’t pronounce it, don’t want to look at it, but it sounds great.

DH Labs Red Wave Power Cord

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Power Conditioners and Cords

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Price: $700 per meter, $750 per meter with Oyaide connectors

Website: www.silversonic.com

Howard said: Yes, the Red Wave hit all the audiophile marks. It brought increased dynamic excitement and energy right to my listening chair, while also decreasing noise and substantially improving focus and detail. These are not improvements that are easy to achieve.

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The gist: Catch the Red Wave.

Shunyata Research Hydra V-Ray II Power Conditioner

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Power Conditioners and Cords
  • Reviewers Choice
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Price: $4999

Website: www.shunyata.com

Jeff said: Shunyata’s designs have been refined and improved over the years, and today the company’s products hold pride of place in state-of-the-art systems worldwide.

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Read Ultra Audio’s TWBAS 2009: The Arrival and The Event.

The gist: Because we now know that power conditioning is essential.

Shunyata Research King Cobra and Anaconda Power Cords

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Parent Category: 2009 SoundStage! Network Equipment Buying Guide
Category: (2009) Power Conditioners and Cords
  • Reviewers Choice

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Prices: $3500 each (King Cobra), $2000 each (Anaconda)

Website: www.shunyata.com

Jeff said: Shunyata’s designs have been refined and improved over the years, and today the company’s products hold pride of place in state-of-the-art systems worldwide.

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Read Ultra Audio’s TWBAS 2009: The Arrival and The Event.

The gist: Slithering their way into the world’s best audio systems.

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