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Any experience with Ayre L5-Xe Power Conditioner?

I am using an all-Ayre system (C5Xe, K1Xe, MXR). Would there by significant improvement if I use L5-Xe for C5 and K1? I know that they already have Ayre Conditioner but I wonder if adding another L5 would improve the sound. I do not have a dedicated power line, and my current conditioner that (Nordost Thor) tilt the balance to the bright side (even though bass clarity improved compared with plugging directly to the wall).
simonw
rufipennis
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I use an L-5 with my AX-7 and CX-7 (I think neither of them include the internal Ayre Conditioner). I posted a review on AA. In short, it made my system more resolved and liquid; a nice improvement.
curriemt11
220 posts
 
I have my Messenger preamp and C-5xe connected to the L-5xe, and really wouldn't be without it. However, I heard a slight negative effect when I had my MX-Rs running into the filter, so they now go directly into wall outlets. The 'table (actually the SOTA's PS/vacuum) runs into L-5xe outlets, but only for the sake of convenience (i.e. I can hear no difference vs. using a wall outlet).
simonw OP
12 posts
 
I bought the L-5xe yesterday. Initial impression is very good. much quieter background, and no change in tonal balance.

How long would it take to burnt in the unit?
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