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    AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    This looks fairly interesting to me. Anyone have any experience with one of these?
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    This looks fairly interesting to me. Anyone have any experience with one of these?
    No, but I just ordered a Niagara 5000 today and I am looking forward to trying it.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Nice... would love one of those, but a bit out of my reach at this point ...
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    Nice... would love one of those, but a bit out of my reach at this point ...
    I hear you! ..... Fortunately uncle Mikey took good care of me
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Yea... go to Mr. Mike first for anything I may want at this point!
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    So the AQ Niagara 1000 has arrived. Hopefully I can get it in place this evening. Been looking forward to it!
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    So the AQ Niagara 1000 has arrived. Hopefully I can get it in place this evening. Been looking forward to it!
    Nice Randy.....looking forward to your thoughts.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Very short first listening session.... busy day at work, so I was beat and fell a sleep. (of course Cheryal had some fun with that )....

    From a short listen though, very open, very very quite background. I noticed some more subtle details.... seems like the bass is a bit more subdued at this point, but I know there is definitely some breaking in to happen. AQ actually mentions that it will sound good out of the box but will continue to improve as it breaks in.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    Very short first listening session.... busy day at work, so I was beat and fell a sleep. (of course Cheryal had some fun with that )....

    From a short listen though, very open, very very quite background. I noticed some more subtle details.... seems like the bass is a bit more subdued at this point, but I know there is definitely some breaking in to happen. AQ actually mentions that it will sound good out of the box but will continue to improve as it breaks in.
    Thanks Randy...Keep us posted with progress. I might be interested as well. the
    Niagara 5000 is a bit out of my reach at this point as well.

    BTW did the 1000 replace anything or is this a new addition?
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    I replaced a Furman power conditioner. I think the AQ is definitely a step up and I have been told that it out performs units that cost a lot more.

    I may move the Furman to a friend; if not will probably move it to the bedroom where I have a Sony TV, cable box, Yamaha Blu-ray, and my NAS (convenient Ethernet port was there with direct access to the network that I had pre-wired in our house when it was built).
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Glad to hear it complements your system, Randy. Looking forward to hearing more from you as the unit breaks in.


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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    I replaced a Furman power conditioner. I think the AQ is definitely a step up and I have been told that it out performs units that cost a lot more.

    I may move the Furman to a friend; if not will probably move it to the bedroom where I have a Sony TV, cable box, Yamaha Blu-ray, and my NAS (convenient Ethernet port was there with direct access to the network that I had pre-wired in our house when it was built).
    Thanks Randy! The
    Niagara 1000 sure sounds like a winner!
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Talk to Mike; he told me that he has compared it to other high level power units. Of course, always go to Mike first... I have not regretted anything that I purchased from him!
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    Talk to Mike; he told me that he has compared it to other high level power units. Of course, always go to Mike first... I have not regretted anything that I purchased from him!
    Thanks Randy and agreed!!!

    My only concern is how do the Audioquest
    Niagara power conditioners compare with PS Audio's current power conditioners. I'd be upgrading from a PS Audio Power Plant Premier. (PPP)
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Ok call me skeptical but $1k for a glorified power strip? How can this be better than a well engineered transformer coupled power conditioner?
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    AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

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    Ok call me skeptical but $1k for a glorified power strip? How can this be better than a well engineered transformer coupled power conditioner?
    Niagra 1000 Specs:

    6 AC outlets: 1 High-Current Ground-Noise Dissipated; 5 Ultra-Linear Filtered/Ground Noise Dissipated

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    Ultra-Linear Noise-Dissipation Technology: More than 18 octaves of AC differential filtering with linear response, optimized for varying line and load impedance

    Non-Sacrificial Surge Protection: Withstands multiple AC surges and spikes up to 6000V/3000A

    Zero Ground-Contamination Technology: Prevents the noise or surge energy present on AC Line or Neutral from connecting to the AC Ground

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    Low-Z (low impedance) NRG Series AC Power Inlets and Outlets.

    Sounds better than the power strip you buy at Home Depot. I had the Niagra 1000 and thought it was great at eliminating noise which is very detectable on the Avantgarde’s.

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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    I definitely cannot hold any judgement as I have not heard its merits in my system but I am skeptical. So many ways to skin a cat in this industry.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by nc42acc View Post
    I definitely cannot hold any judgement as I have not heard its merits in my system but I am skeptical. So many ways to skin a cat in this industry.
    Very true. I compared it to my APC S20 (one big honking beast!) and thought the 1000 sounded quieter, more dynamic, etc. through the horns.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Mike have you ever tried a transformer coupled conditioner like the Torus products or similar designs?
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by nc42acc View Post
    Mike have you ever tried a transformer coupled conditioner like the Torus products or similar designs?
    I've had the Torus and BIT20 (made by Torus). Both were excellent. My APC S20 follows a similar approach (with added UPS). As I've come to understand it (and correct me if I'm wrong), but there are basically four approaches to power conditioning:

    1. Transformer Coupled or similar (AudioQuest)
    2. Power Regeneration (like PS Audio)
    3. The use of non-active materials (Shunyata)
    4. A technology which essentially sends "noise" into an unaudible band/cancellation of noise (think Bose headphones). I believe the Ansuz DTC follows this approach.

    My experience has been that Power Regeneration is ideal for digital. The non-active materials approach follows the "first do no harm" and works very well. The traditional transformer coupled approach is very effective as well. I don't have enough experience with the Ansuz DTC to comment.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    I am working on a balanced power unit for my digital equipment. I have read good things about this on the low level signal pieces.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Sightly off topic but does anybody know how the Audioquest fares or compares to other passive conditioners like the Audience a6R-TSSD and the Synergistic Research 10UEF ?

    The new PS Audio Directstream power plant looks very promising as well!

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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by nc42acc View Post
    I am working on a balanced power unit for my digital equipment. I have read good things about this on the low level signal pieces.
    There is a good bit of discussion going on at Agon on the CPT balanced power.

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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    The CPT balanced power units are very good but until they get their ownership issues worked out they are not available for sale. If you are interested in one I would keep my eye on the Underwood HiFi website as Wally will probably be the first one to get them. If you just want to run your digital gear through one the 1200 should be more than enough. I don't know if it is still available but Tyson on AC had one of his BPT units for sale for a good price.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Is BPT and CPT the same thing tech wise ? I know both are based on balanced isolation transformers, BPT is out of business and CPT is having long standing product delivery issues. Apart from that, are their other differences ?

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    AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    I have both Niagra 1000 and Denali 6000T and end up using the Niagra for TV, AppleTV, cable box and a linear power supply for my reclocker. I compared it with Denali when I first installed it. I feel it’s good for the money, but 2-3 levels below Denali, which is very clearly and easily outperforms.

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    I am not sure what the differences are exactly other than the BPT products were always a good bit more expensive. If you are familiar with Mark's history he was not big on reinventing the wheel if he could copy something proven and change it just enough to avoid copyright rules. All I know is that it works and for the price Walter was charging a bargain. Jeff at Tone uses them in his own system as do several other reviewers.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by kzhtoo View Post
    I have both Niagra 1000 and Denali 6000T and end up using the Niagra for TV, AppleTV, cable box and a linear power supply for my reclocker. I compared it with Denali when I first installed it. I feel it’s good for the money, but 2-3 levels below Denali, which is very clearly and easily outperforms.
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    Quote Originally Posted by kzhtoo View Post
    I have both Niagra 1000 and Denali 6000T and end up using the Niagra for TV, AppleTV, cable box and a linear power supply for my reclocker. I compared it with Denali when I first installed it. I feel it’s good for the money, but 2-3 levels below Denali, which is very clearly and easily outperforms.
    Actually that is quite impressive to even be worthy of comparing. The Denali is five times the price ($5k vs $1k)... I wonder how the Niagara 5000 would compare since it is closer to the level of the Denali, only $1000 less then the 6000T.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    Actually that is quite impressive to even be worthy of comparing. The Denali is five times the price ($5k vs $1k)... I wonder how the Niagara 5000 would compare since it is closer to the level of the Denali, only $1000 less then the 6000T.
    Actually I wasn’t really comparing or hoping to replace Denali with Niagra. I had Denali for a few months when I bought the Niagra because I needed a few extra outlets. Just for fun, I plugged in my integrated and DAC for a few hours after I logged some break-in hours on the Niagra.

    I’m also not really looking to see if Denali is 5x better because it’s 5x more expensive. In this hobby, it just doesn’t work that way.

    But for the money, the Niagra is well worth it. But it won’t compete with next level well designed conditioners.

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    Fair enough. I doubt in my system I could appreciate the next level of conditioner. I do believe that the Niagara is giving me a very nice boost in a range that I can afford.

    I am continually amazed at just how resolving the system is though. I do not feel that my loft library (the only place that my system truly fits in our house) is large enough to house a larger system anyway ....
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    Re: AudioQuest Niagra 1000 - What the hell are you waiting for?

    I'm using the 1000 also. I'm going to upgrade to the 5000 once I get a new amp I think. I've heard the difference and it's a fair amount. I have had it up against my old SR Galeleo power cell 10 with their top cord as well as a few others. I do like the Niagara best for tonality and realistic soundstage. I really love Garth's gear so far. His next products will blow us away in the same way his cords are.

    There are lot's of nice conditioners on the market right now. I've found that often times it depends on your own listening room and the quality of your electrical.

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