Puritan Audio Laboratories PSM136, PSM156, PSM1512 Power Conditioners

[Musikfan]

Hi,

I have a Puritan PSM 156 conditioner plugged into a groundmaster city. I also have a routemaster city box plugged into a separate groundmaster city.

Currently, I have a tube preamp and dac plugged into the routemaster city via rca grounding cables to unused rca inputs of the dac and preamp. I'm using the xlr balanced connectors from preamp to Rogue Audio M-180 tube monoblock amps.

Can I safely plug the 2 monoblock amps into the routemaster via the unused rca inputs on each of the Rogue M-180 amps?

Thanks in advance, and cheers!

 

[BShaw]

Hi,

I have a Puritan PSM 156 conditioner plugged into a groundmaster city. I also have a routemaster city box plugged into a separate groundmaster city.

Currently, I have a tube preamp and dac plugged into the routemaster city via rca grounding cables to unused rca inputs of the dac and preamp. I'm using the xlr balanced connectors from preamp to Rogue Audio M-180 tube monoblock amps.

Can I safely plug the 2 monoblock amps into the routemaster via the unused rca inputs on each of the Rogue M-180 amps?

Thanks in advance, and cheers!

I don’t see why not from a safety perspective but my experience especially with tubes is sometimes they’re better off staying clear of the 156 and/or the groundmaster. For me sometimes the tube gear ends up causing ground hum. Give it a shot and see how it sounds!

 

[Musikfan]

I don’t see why not from a safety perspective but my experience especially with tubes is sometimes they’re better off staying clear of the 156 and/or the groundmaster. For me sometimes the tube gear ends up causing ground hum. Give it a shot and see how it sounds!

Thanks for the advice. I'll try it both ways and then circle back. Cheers!!

 

[Frankie D]

The tube gear that I use on my 1512 have actually gotten quieter. Not sure why anyone would find them better off not using the Puritan.

 

[BShaw]

The tube gear that I use on my 1512 have actually gotten quieter. Not sure why anyone would find them better off not using the Puritan.

I never suggested not to, just noted that in my case one of my tube amps was not happy in the Puritan, which was beyond obvious and which I spent weeks trying to remedy.

 

[Frankie D]

I never suggested not to, just noted that in my case one of my tube amps was not happy in the Puritan, which was beyond obvious and which I spent weeks trying to remedy.

I hear ya. Just trying to be understand why? Unless there was a grounding noise in the electric to begin with maybe?

 

[Musikfan]

Hi,

I wanted to circle back and briefly relate my experience using the puritan Audio routemaster and groundmaster city products with my tube monoblocks. I plugged an rca/banana cable into the unused rca inputs of each monoblock.

Before I did that i spoke with Mike at Audio Archon. Mike was generous with his time, andvery helpful explaining the purpose and use of the Puritan grounding devices, and confirming that it would be safe to plug the grounding cable into the monoblock because the cable only had the ground wire attached and would not pass a signal. Based on my chat, i purchased a few grounding cables from Mike.

My experience using the grounding devices in my monoblocks has so far been very positive. The Puritan devices did not inject any noise into the system or audio, and in fact, in my subjective estimation, The noise floor is noticeably lower. The silence around the soundstage has helped with imaging and detail and produced a slightly deeper soundstage. It's not a night and day difference, but enough for me to notice.

The Puritan devices have had a beneficial effect in my system. Anyway, the Puritan Audio grounding devices have boosted and not detracted from my enjoyment of the music. Thanks to everyone on this thread and a shout out again to Mike at Audio Archon.

Cheers!!

 

[rsbrsvp]

Has anyone heard of the Tai Hang conditioner? There is a comparison of it to the PSM156 online by Mr. Huff.

Half price of PSM156.

 

[b4dm00n37]

Has anyone heard of the Tai Hang conditioner? There is a comparison of it to the PSM156 online by Mr. Huff.

Half price of PSM156.

Yes I see the review. Seem to be better than puritan for less $$$. But it need to be tried before.

 

[nickv]

I'm looking for a power conditioner and the Tai Hang looks interesting. I will be looking out for comparisons with the Puritan.

Still like the look of the Puritan for potential modding (it looks harder to swap out the sockets and inlet on the TH) and that it has 6 outlets.

 

[rsbrsvp]

IMHO The Puritan increases soundstage, detail, air, and authority like nothing I ever heard- but as Mr. Huff says in the Tai Hang review, but which he did not say in his review many years ago of the PSM156, the Puritan tips up the treble. I agree with this and dislike this- but everyone's ears and systems are different. Seems the Tai Hang if anything produces a thicker, more solid sound according the the reviews with no less detail and separation than the 156.

I am also awaiting more comparisons.

 

[Frankie D]

In Huff’s review of the Tai Hang at the end he states that he does not recommend it for class A amps. He uses Class D which have less of a current draw. That concerns me as I use Class A amplifiers and tube amplifiers. I have never had any issue with my Puritan 1512, nor have I found it to tip up the treble.

It also has only 4 receptacles, so that will probably make it more expensive overall.

 

[Jake2]

The reviews are pretty enthusiastically positive so far that’s for sure. I’ve needed more outlets than my PSM156 provides for some time now but couldn’t quite justify the cost of a second 156. The Tai Hang has me intrigued I’ll admit, could be nice to mix things up and complement my PSM156, I’m sure like everything they each have their strengths and would synergise better with certain components than others. I’d run with what sounds best. At a minimum my class A Pass would need to stay on the Puritan it seems.

I should say my experience of adding the Puritan to my system was glare and edginess in the treble was reduced vs my baseline which was admittedly a basic powerboard, a more natural, easy and organic sound on top of the dynamics gains, all amplified via the GM. If I got a TH to tryI’d definitely try GM grounding it to my dedicated earth strip.

 

[kingoftown1]

Isn't every new thing always the next best thing with Steve Huff though?

 

[rsbrsvp]

There is another review from some Italian fellow who also talks about how the Tai Hang results in more solidity and meatiness of sound. SO here is some corroboration on the tonality. Regarding the 4 outlets- I agree this is an issue- but the manufacturer seems to indicate that adding a splitter to one of the outlets should work well. There are some high quality ones on Ali Express using superb inlets and thick OCC copper wiring...

I would not say my experience was glare and edginess with the PSM156- not at all,- just brighter more treble focused. Everyone's ears are different.

But the detail, separation and authority: ie: slam was multiplied exponentially.