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Tweaked power conditioner?!?

Posted by RickeyM (A) on June 18, 2007 at 20:39:40

A few weeks ago, I bought a Powervar power conditioner (3.0) to help my system sound better. It was to be used with my CDP. Well, like just about like every other component I own, I took a peek under the hood. Everything I've read on boards says Powervar makes a good product but one look inside confirms they don't really have audiophiles in mind. Low grade quick-disconnect & ring terminals, series-wired duplex outlets, power cord covered in PVC with a nickel-plated, molded plug.

So out went the stock power cord, the crap wire terminals and a rather generic looking Hospital grade duplex outlet.
In went a high grade copper wire PC terminated with a polished-brass blade plug, hardwired to the on/off switch.
In went crimped & soldered terminals on the torid output and the wires connecting that to the star-wired Hubbell Hospital grade outlet.

I plugged in my CD player, hit play and WHOA! Who turned up the BASS. Not bloated muddy bass, clean-strong powerful bass. Actually better than plugging the CDP directly into the wall. Who knew?

Now, what if I put some real audiophile parts in there?

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