aliEnRIK:plastic penguin:
There's some uncertainty when it comes to mains conditioners. WHFI, when they've reviewed them, have, in the main, have given them a big
but I do remember reading their advice section regarding the subject, something to the effect of "if your mains is clean, you'll hear the diiference."
My problem is: how do you know if it is clean or not? I know you could just buy one to start with, but I am yet to be convinced by the notion that the sound quality can be significantly improved. . . .or am I just being a cynical old idiot?
Well there are ways of testing your mains but im not 100% sure how (Something to do with a waveform meter I think)
But youd have to be extremely lucky (And probably live in the middle of nowhere) for you to have a perfect mains supply.
I can only tell you from experience that my braided mains cables and mains conditioners (And powerblock) have ALL made a difference to my setup.
As in example. I used to have NO decent cables or conditioners. Everything was kettle leads and some cheap mains adaptor.
The very first time I put my mains conditioner on (sound.....something ~ forgets the name to be honest) my tv IMMEDIATELY looked better. It was sharper, more colourful and more 3 Dimensional with more detail. Now I couldnt honestly tell a difference with my hifi but then there were only kettle leads plugged in. The first time I tried an Isotek Elite to my amp I was stunned (It was second hand and fully 'burned in')! Truly, the bass difference in particular was staggering. I was hooked and have since tried all sorts out
Yeah, likewise, I have heard that tests can be done, but we do live in the middle of nowhere [sort of]; knowing my luck, the difference will be minimal. I might have a word with my usual retailer - trouble is he is miles away. . . .