Sound Application line conditioner experience?

Essentialaudio, I did own the Sound Application XE-12 and the Reference Line Stage at the same time and A/Bed them. There is no comparison; the Reference Line Stage is far superior to the XE-12. I sold my XE-12. I also own 2 Sound Application RLSs; they are definitely a step up above the Reference Line Stage: lower noise floor, greater apparent resolution, cleaner transients, better dynamics, etc. I understand that SA now has an upgrade to the RLS that lowers the noise floor even more; I hope to try it soon. The only other line conditioner that I'm aware of that may come close to the RLS is the Isoclean at twice the cost of the RLS. Aren't you a dealer for Isoclean?

Also, I have tried different power cords including the Virtual Dynamics' Master series and Night II series, and an earlier version of Purist Audio. However, the best for my primary system (Jadis JA80 mono blocks drive the Watt/Puppies and the Conrad -Johnson Premier 350 drives the Wilson Audio WHOW sub woofer) are the Elrod Statements. There is nothing light weight about these babies. They add a wonderful weight, fullness, coherence, transparency, cleanliness, speed and fluidity. Musical and involving. Now all the power cords in my main system are the Elrod Statements.

Tvad, You had told me that the XE-12, which you got from me, didn't work in your system. According to your post above, you also tried the Reference Line Stage in your system. How did it compare to the XE-12?

I am not affiliated with Sound Application or Elrod.

Best Regards,
John

Tvad, You had told me that the XE-12, which you got from me, didn't work in your system. According to your post above, you also tried the Reference Line Stage in your system. How did it compare to the XE-12?

I am talking about the same unit. As you know, and as I was told by the manufacturer, the unit I owned was comprised of RLS circuitry, and was written as such on the casework.

I should be more specific about the unit I owned: XE-12 with RLS Circuitry.

I have two SA units (RLSs)and will add one more soon.These are the best upgrade I ever made. Lowest noise floor and blacker background contributes to zero grunge and no mid range glare.
Bflowers said: "BTW the price has gone up on these things. It better be great!"

Yes Price is high but in my system it is more than worth it!

Tvad, There must be other differences, besides the cost, between the RLS and the XE-12 with RLS circuitry. The RLS was far superior in my system.

Best Regards,
John

John, I'd like to hear the RLS in my system, but even if I thought it was superb it's price tag is beyond my budget at this time.