To get a Puritan 156 and just plug in one component does seem like a waste. However, if both PST and DAC can benefit from it then it may be worth it.
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Or DAC and AMPS if you have the chance unlike me. Or DAC and Switch. Or…
You know in this hobby is always a question of “head room” available. Oh forget to mention, it is possible to keep it in vertical (also with a stand mounted option) for saving space. It means seating on the front panel with outlets on the top.
Don’t want to “promote” this product more than necessary, it’s largely dependent from subjective current quality I suppose not only from different systems, I’m just saying that a 30 days trial audition might be worth it, if anyone is already interested…
Anyhow, if I know you well, I guess a P20 is going to knock at your door within the end of the year.
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Well, you do know me too well… 
Just for curiosity I tried again feeding components between the P20 and the Puritan 156.
Having added to my system CAD Ground stuff and new digital cables, I wanted to be sure nothing has changed.
Well, nothing has changed at all.
The Statement sounds really better plugged into the P20 (along with the PhoenixNET)
The MSB DAC (alone) sounds better plugged into the Puritan.
Due to set up (amplification on a different wall) the MSB S202 needs to stay plugged into the wall socket.
Let’s go ahead!
PS: the MUON2 USB cable is bringing tons of details and the Sablon2020 ethernet cable is making bass as wonderful as never before. Pure joy!
PPS: to complete my network improvements a PSU from Sean Jacobs is expected to be here within 10 days to feed (and hopefully clean) the noisy router.
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Are you using the Classic or Ultimate cord with the Puritan? I remembered you mentioned the Ultimate cord is not preferred at one time.
There’s another power condition product called Clarus Duet Power Block that is designed for mono block amps and amps, I don’t know if anyone has experience with it here. I wonder if M1200 would benefit from it.
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You are right, I have both Classic Plus and Ultimate, the former is my preferred one.
Sorry never heard about the above mentioned conditioner.
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Thanks, the Clarus Duet is designed for amps only. For DAC it will not work. When I plugged M1200 directly into wall sockets, the system sounded a bit more dynamic, but the noise floor increased. So, I need to do a bit research to see if it is worth the cost. Of course I also need one more power cord too.
My MK2 APS Mod at JR is finished, and I should get it back by next week. Without it I could not listen to the main system and the days became boring. It shows how important the system is to me, and the money was well spent!
Interestingly Jeff said my unit also has issues also. He found a piece of wire and a machine screw floating around, a metal piece was loose, and the finger needed to be reinserted back to one I2S. I read from other thread that this is a common problem it seems.
Maybe this is why I could not hear much difference with the ground/lift from the I2S input.
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Sorry to hear about issues, since I sold the MK II I didn’t read all the threads so frequently and I’m missing something. Glad he fixed them for you, anyhow.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to become annoying with Puritan discussions, but I remember I liked a lot with M1200s if you are on the market for something similar. I think a few US dealers can apply the 30 days trial policy, haven’t you considered it?
Ok sorry, I stop myself!
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After I enjoy the APS upgrade, the Omega ethernet upgrade, and of course the ZenWave PST-11 upgrade, I may eventually think about something else.
Hopefully that will give me a few months of peace! 
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Months? Sure?
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Sure! I need to keep my promise to myself for once. 
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