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Clean Power without the drawbacks of Conditioning Filtering. Advice?

Hi-

From reading i see there is a lot of talk on the drawbacks of Conditioning filtering. Dynamics and freq. limitations etc.

I want to ask if there is a power strip+cord that are not filtering. I think i could possibly get away without conditioning.
From searching it looks like there are the cheapo strips that you don't want to use OR Conditioning strips.

Wondering if there is a good reliable strip that does not screw around with the sound and can also deliver to an 800w consumption tube amp.

Thanks!
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lowrider57
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That's right, Wiremold is the power strip recommended by Naim.
Commercial grade, no filtering or extra circuits, but does use a 6 ft. captive cord. I use one and find it transparent.
https://www.mscdirect.com/industrialtools/wiremold-power-strip.html

Cullen is a highly rated strip for clean transfer from mains.
 
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I thought the OP didn’t want any filtering or regeneration.
  Although, the High Fidelity MC-6, Magnetic Conduction Power Distribution Block looks interesting for $999. 
No filters or capacitors.


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This thread has come a long way from advice for a quality power strip to now recommending $5K to $10K power stations.
I wonder if the OP has tuned-out.

Edit... According to the OP’s other thread, he is looking to power tube monoblocks. I would, however, recommend power conditioning for sources. No idea what his budget is.

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Agree with adding a high quality duplex. But take full advantage of this upgrade by installing a dedicated AC line.

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@jhills, this thread was useful to me. I may get the Cullen strip and swap out my Wiremold. The Cullen comes with a high quality PC.

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I guess nobody noticed my recommendation at the top of the thread.
https://www.mscdirect.com/industrialtools/wiremold-power-strip.html

I own two strips; one with surge protection, the other without.

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@atmasphere, that sounds like the ideal situation. And I'll bet you run balanced electronics, so low-noise and no grounding issues.

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