Power Inspired AG500

[brian2957]

Hi Paul , in monetary terms both cost more or less the same . However they provide very different results when hooked up to a system . The balanced power supply ( BPS ) gives a more immediate , and impressive , improvement IMO. The sound is very clean indeed . Bass is tighter and deeper , midrange is also clearer and more projected ( into the room) and the treble is much more natural . With the BPS dynamics are hugely improved . With the regen unit the improvements are not as pronounced . The improvements are similar to those provided by the BPS , however , dynamics remain the same as before . A lot of the mains hash disappears and the sound becomes much easier on the ear , more ' analogue ' IMO . In both cases the sounstage expands in all directions ( more so with the BPS ) If you like a very dynamic fast sound then the BPS may be for you . If you like a more relaxed ' pipe and slippers ' type of sound then you should consider the mains regen unit. In both instances each unit provides a very worthwhile upgrade which I believe is unobtainable by any other means , it just depends upon your preference . We never got round to trying both in tandem ( maybe when the dark nights come in ) . I'm sure some of the troops will be along to share their take on this subject. Good luck whichever you choose . Hope this helps

[synsei]

Is there any point in running a Belkin PF30 in tandem with an AG500 or are they both doing the same thing?

[brian2957]

The AG500 has 6 IEC outputs Dave . They require the output cable to have these plugs fitted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-IEC-M...item3cd754f6f4 . I think if you plugged a Belkin unit into the AG500 you would run the risk of overloading the plug. Anyway the AG500 totally regenerates ( cleans hopefully ) the mains . So I don't think any other treatment would be necessary . 6 outlets not enough mate http://www.powerinspired.com/ag500-a...0w-p-1723.html

[synsei]

Six outputs is one more than I have to play with at present Brian, I was only wondering out loud (or in writing as it were) whether there would be any benefit from using both in tandem. The PF30 makes a significant difference in my system so I guess my speculative thoughts about using both units together might be a little on the greedy side...

[loo]

Cheers Brian yes that helped ,next Question can you remember the supplier of the balanced units that people were trying I seem to remember a plug and play unit that had protection against the pitfalls of balanced power .
And how much higher rating than my systems consumption would you recommend
thanks Paul

[brian2957]

I've never compared the AG500 to the Belkin PF30 Dave . I was however using one of these before the AG500 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Belkin-ISO...item2c5d864edb. Result = no contest , the AG500 won hands down. I know Gary ( Gazjam) was using a PF30 before he installed his balanced PSU and the improvement with the BPS wasn't subtle.

[synsei]

Hmmmm interesting, another thing to add to my fantasy Chrissy present list then. If I receive everything on that list I may need to move to a bigger house

[brian2957]

Hmmmm interesting, another thing to add to my fantasy Chrissy present list then. If I receive everything on that list I may need to move to a bigger house

Come up here mate , the houses are mucho cheaper (:

[brian2957]

Cheers Brian yes that helped ,next Question can you remember the supplier of the balanced units that people were trying I seem to remember a plug and play unit that had protection against the pitfalls of balanced power .
And how much higher rating than my systems consumption would you recommend
thanks Paul

I'm afraid I'm not an expert on these Paul . I've been lucky enough to have heard and compared them and am quite happy to comment on their effect . However , there are others on the forum who know much more than me about these. You have PM.

[Sovereign]

I only have one hand free, give me half an hour and I'll give you an update.