Ye Elders of Power Conditioning

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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2006
    Since my UPC-200 has a few hours on it, I popped in the same reference CD I used initially. Sounds great. Certainly not bland anymore. I love detail. I think it makes music sound more musical because it reveals vocal inflections, thus adding to the realism.

    There remains slightly less bass; that might be a good thing if it really didn't belong there in the first place. I dunno. Anyway, I'm digging the new power center. Looks nice, too, and they're half off right now. Good deal.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2006
    Awesome.... I've never been much of a bass hound - I just ask that what is there be accurate.
    They normally retail for $499, right? So $250? Where?
    I might just pick one up....
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited October 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Awesome.... I've never been much of a bass hound - I just ask that what is there be accurate.
    They normally retail for $499, right? So $250? Where?
    I might just pick one up....
    Two sellers on audiogon are selling them for $228 and $229 with $20 shipping, I think.
    Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Rotel RSX-1067 Receiver, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Slim Devices Squeezebox, Polk RTi6, CSi3 & R15, DIY sub with Atlas 15
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2006
    Yeah.. I saw that... along with the two sets of dealer demos for $200 apiece that were snatched up in seconds. Maybe it would behoove me to get off my lazy **** and check music direct, eh?:p

    I'm looking at $250 new or $200 used.....
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2006
    This is where I bought mine...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/PS-Audio-UPC-200-Power-Center-NEW-WITH-WARRANTY_W0QQitemZ300033769728QQihZ020QQcategoryZ14980QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    This guy has plenty of them.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2006
    Thanks EB ---

    I rarely check E-bay anymore...
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2006
    Damm you Early, Damm you. ;)

    I have been quitely snuffing the ps audio jones for a while, last weekend I got a demo on F1's and BlueMD's gear with the psaudio, now you with the thumbs up!!

    OK, uncle, I give, I am officially going to get some ps audio stuff.

    BTW, F1's gear and SDA TL's with the ps audio power conditioners and cords had some of the best bass in a 2-channel rig I have ever heard and I have heard a few rigs in my years. The blue lights are pretty too boot.

    RT1
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2006
    RT -- go for it!

    I've always had a wet spot for PS Audio's power cords. Their power center was a logical progression. Not sure if it's worth retail, but for half price NIB, it's hard to beat (pun intended).
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2006
    I just snagged mine off the 'gon for a fair price....
    Can't wait to receive it!
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2006
    Cool. Let us know if it makes a difference.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2006
    I have a feeling it will (for better or worse)...

    the Arros have a tendency to cry wolf at anything in the chain.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2006
    I received this unit over a week ago, and thought I'd finally share a couple of my impressions. First of all, the unit looks sharp -- especially next to my RCD-02 (I'm enamored with the dueling blue LED's:D ).

    A noticable, but slight increase in micro-detail...
    Bass-extension (if not, slam) has been improved slightly....
    I was hoping my highs would smooth out a bit, but no such luck (possible tube preamp fix?)....
    Slight improvement in channel separation...

    Overall... it seems I paid more for peace of mind than any drastic changes in SQ. Still worth every penny in this regard, as everything else really is icing.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2006
    cool, my upc and a statement power chord should arrive today. every little tweak counts.

    RT1
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited October 2006
    I also have a feeling that if I removed the UPC-200 from my set-up two months from now, the change would be much more noticable than when I added it...

    if that makes sense... which it may or may not...
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Talk to me about the differences, merits, benefits, flavor, charms, motifs, etc
    of the PS Audio Ultimate Outlet (high current) vs the PS Audio UPC-200....

    differences in aesthetics aside, what is the difference in function?

    Thanks

    Aside from convenience, I've never used anything but power centers (non-conditioned, whatever that means). Never could find a reason to get a conditioner, my system is dead quiet. I use a panamax multiple-outlet thingy, I don't think it does any conditioning.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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