Sound Application line conditioner experience?

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.

Personally, I'd like to see Jim W. build a one or two duplex box with the same quality level of the RLS. Not only would this offer a more cost effective option, but it would be more practical, IMO...especially for systems with monoblock configurations.

How many of you RLS owners use all twelve(?) outlets?

I own a RLS 240 (the Reference Line Stage for 240v) and have it in my system for more than 6 months...in short it is good...

I plug everything into in....TV, set top box, Universal player, CD player, pre, monoblocks...absolutely no loss of dynamics....there is a sequence of plugging them in...check with Jim...

Previously i owned Hydra 8 (slowed the dynamics, long gone from my system), Running Springs Audio Duke (this is okay for the amps as there is no loss in dynamics, sold this to get the SA with more outlets)....

One thing to note.....do not do any critial listening for the first 3 to 4 days.....the sound will go from good to bad to good and then it will fall into place...this is the timing for the caps inside to fully charge up....did this a few times and the magic hour is between 3 to 4 days (running 24/7).....

good luck and i hope you get a pleasant experience with it..

Agree with TVAD. Smaller model with fewer outlest same RLS quality would allow for system flexibility and improved performance for each components. For example I am using a RLS with my Preamp only. I have found that in my system hooking up more components reduces preamp performance. But it works so well that I got another one for digital components and will get one more for phono. Most outlets are thus unused....