Modify/Tweak Monster Cable HTS-2500 conditioner?


Howdy,

I'm wondering if anyone out there has any experience and advice to share on modifying a Monsster Cable HTS-2500 power conditioner. I'm thinking of installing a better power cable (just an Asylum/Belden piece) and would welcome any suggestions for other modifications while inside. Thanks!
socrates
Similar condition - I am replacing the power cord on my Tice power block with a chris VH power cord, and am also replacing the outlets with Hubbel cryo 8300 units. May also look to replace internal wire with 83802 belden.
Good luck with your project.
A better power cord will definitely help--and if you add a Highwire Wirewrap tuning device ($25) you'll get even better results. Bluenose reported using a Wirewrap with his monster conditioner. DeKay has also reported modifying his Monster conditioners.

Thw Wirewrap is a very copst effective tweak which will benefit all your components hooked to the line conditioner...
Also how about treating all internal connections with (is it TPT or TCP?) contact enhancer, followed by a good contact cleaner. Just read about this stuff in the new Music Direct catalog which arrived yesterday.
Perhaps add in some Shakti Onlines as well?
Add some spike footers underneath, & some antiresonant chassis treatment to the inside cover panels (Dynamat, Carmolin, or any of the numerous other similar self-adhesive vibration-damping products).
Some of this may be overkill; just throwing out some ideas...
Are you plugging your amp into the 2500 or just your line level components ? Sean
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The Wirewrap is effective and Bob is right on about lifting the power bar and placing "something" under it. I believe bricks are good, especially combined with something else[modeling clay or blue tac works]. I now use a cro'd VD extension cord on the monster cord[and it works big time]. But I run the amp directly into the wall[Sean is spot on there.]