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Michael, I think you are a fine guy too...but here are concerns...

Posted by Steve Parry on December 22, 2011 at 11:11:34:
The statements below would have been easier to accept if JA had done independent measurements to back them up (but that may not be possible). That in no way means that you did not hear meaningful improvements with the Triton. Most of us are smart enough to know we have to audition a power conditioner before buying. Anyway, here are issues:

1. You have full reviews placed in the main body of the magazine, yet this is plopped in Analog Corner and takes the entire column.
2. As mentioned, no independent verification by JA or otherwise. Perhaps this is impossible (?).
3. "...ringing...is now imperceptible, essentially disappearing..." Defining imperceptible and essentially is difficult. You could be way below what matters, or way above. The Weiss DAC202 reviewed in the same issue has superb measurements, but the review makes clear it is not perfect sonically. One may not guarantee the other (and again, I am not suggesting the Triton does not sound great).
4. "The Triton doesn't limit current and can handle the biggest amps in the world..." I don't know, but you mention voltage drops, though it may be irrelevant. What are the biggest amplifiers in the world? Do you mean most powerful? How do you know that? I suppose this is a direct comment on the MBLs. Perhaps your kWs as well.
5. "Filtering ...doesn't leave any kind of residue, sonic or measured." How can this be supported?

I suppose it would be nice if JA could measure these things somehow. Maybe that isn't possible. Despite any points I make above, you are clearly hearing a superior conditioner compared to prior Shunyatas. I find this provocative, and if truly superior it is a bargain relative to the $10K Audience (though that does have four more outlets).

Please understand this is not a personal attack. I am trying to point out the sort of language that readers are cautious about accepting. But at the end of the day, your last sentence tells the reader to listen for himself. And that is wise advice indeed. You can only point the way.

Thanks, Steve