Chang Lightspeed CLS9600 Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Review by Tom

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Model:	CLS9600
Category:	Power Conditioner/Surge Protector
Suggested Retail Price:	$800
Description:	Line Conditioner
Manufacturer URL:	Chang Lightspeed

Review by Tom on April 04, 2000 at 16:20:24
IP Address: 209.204.132.111

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The CLS9600 is very versatile to be used at home theater gears due to its plentiful 8 outlets, enough for most applications. The most noticeable impact is on video displays whether playing DVD movieds or watching regular TV programmings. The Chang makes colors more vivid and organic, almost 3d like in some DVD movies (I was floored when watching the "Crazy in Alabama", recently). Sharpness and clarity around the objects are pretty noticeable too. Audio wise, the Chang makes the sound somewhat sweeter and also seems to lower the floor noise that lets you hear more nuances, especially in movies soundtracks. Although I admit the impact on sound not quite as pronounced as the video. I'd tried some other L/C's prior to the Chang but this is by far one of the top l/c in the market. May be the PS300 or Ps600 can be bettered? I've not yet tried the PS300 in my h/t. Any one has?

Product Weakness: None yet to be found
Product Strengths: Clarity in both video and audio, lower floor noise in pre-amp and power amps.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Denon POA8200/8300
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Denon AVP800 pre-processor
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Pioneer Elite DV-09/Sony RPTV
Speakers:	NHT-VT2
Cables/Interconnects:	IlluminatiD60/AudioMagic ExcaliburII
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Movies/Jazz/NewAge
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 15 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Heavy draped curtains
Time Period/Length of Audition:	1year
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Panamax 1000+
Type of Audition/Review:	Home Audition

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Product Weakness:	None yet to be found
Product Strengths:	Clarity in both video and audio, lower floor noise in pre-amp and power amps.