Sound Application line conditioner experience?

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.

I am supposed to have the unit tomorrow. I spoke to Jim Weil today and his comments mirror some of your experiences. He claims there is a big performance jump from the xe-12 to the RLS. The unit I am to receive is the RLS-1, which is (according to him) the first shipping of his next generation conditioner. I guess that's why it costs more than I expected. Still has the 30 day money back guarantee. I will report back after some listening.