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Furman power conditioner question

Hi group,
I have a great vintage pair of Arcams: an Alpha 9 integrated amp and Alpha 9 power amp that are coming back from my Arcam tech - getting a good tuneup; they're being put back into service. I bi-amp them with my B&W 805's.

Question: I would like to use a Furman power conditioner but my bank account doesn't allow me to buy the top reference model; the Elite 20 PFi is more affordable than the Reference SPR20i. Would I notice a difference going with the Elite 20?

I am already running an Elite 15PFi in my home theater system and am happy with it.

I would like to upgrade a step or two above for my Arcams.

I appreciate in advance your advice.

Thanks,
Jeff
arcamguy
elizabeth
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I bought a used Furman REF20i here on Audiogon. Lucky it was close enough to go pick up. (100 miles away)
I am very happy with it. It was a great deal too.
I would say as long as the Furman has the 'power factor' tech in it, it should be great.
arcamguy OP
71 posts
 
Hi everyone,
Thanks for your response; much to think about.
Elizabeth - I'm now looking at the used power conditioners here on AudiogoN; perhaps I'll find a deal as good as yours.

My Arcams are coming back as virtually new units, thanks to my friend Audio Doctor, in Phoenix; (they needed some tweaks due to their age); I want to make sure I get the best I can afford.

Thanks again for your responses, and if anyone else wants to chime in, please feel free.

Thanks,
Jeff
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phillyb
233 posts
 
Furman 20i is about as good as it gets. Designed for studio pro use. Look for a well cared for used one. Weight in at 81 lbs. Same as the Niagara 7000. 
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