Puritan PSM156: The Sound of Silence

You want your system to disappear, leaving only the music, but "dirty" power acts as a constant, invisible barrier. Most filters try to scrub away the noise, but they often end up choking your dynamics, making your high-end amplifier sound like a compressed, low-power imitation of itself. You are usually forced to settle for a choice between "clean but dull" or "lively but noisy."

We chose the Puritan PSM156 because it refuses to accept that compromise. It is a Studio Master grade purifier that uses 52 cumulative stages of filtration to strip away EMI, RFI, and DC offset without ever restricting the current your equipment demands. It doesn't just "filter" the power; it provides a symmetrically balanced foundation that lets your gear breathe.

Three Reasons It Wins

Unrestricted Current Delivery Unlike traditional conditioners that use reactive "chokes" (which act like a bottleneck for power), the PSM156 uses a non-reactive, low-impedance parallel design. This ensures that even the most power-hungry amplifiers have immediate, unfettered access to the current they need for explosive musical peaks.

Stops Transformer Hum If you can physically hear your amplifier "buzzing," you likely have DC offset on your line. The PSM156 features advanced DC blocking technology that rebalances the AC sine wave. This silences noisy transformers, allowing them to run cooler and significantly extending the life of your most expensive components.

Six Independent Filter Stages In most power strips, the noise from a digital streamer "leaks" directly into a sensitive phono stage. The PSM156 features six fully independent outlets, each with its own multi-stage filter. This prevents cross-contamination between components, ensuring that your digital gear doesn't pollute your analog signal path.

The Audio Two Verdict

The PSM156 is our "Best Buy" for anyone serious about power. It provides a level of holographic imaging and soundstage depth that usually requires spending twice as much. It is the ultimate "black box" that allows your system to finally reveal its true potential.

"The decrease in the amount of noise allowed me to hear more information... while noise was reduced, the dynamics were never reduced. Hence, the music retained its life and vigour." — Paul Rigby, The Audiophile Man

Technical Highlights

• Filtration: 52 cumulative stages of independent purification

• Outlets: 6 x 15 Amp independent outputs

• Internal Wiring: Silver-plated OFC copper with PTFE insulation

• Surge Protection: 9000 Amp (non-sacrificial, 3-dimensional)

• Chassis: Electrically and magnetically shielded steel enclosure

• Input: IEC Type C20 (High Current)

• Dimensions: 430mm x 230mm x 110mm

• Made in the UK - 5 year warranty

Why Choose Audio Two

We design systems, not just collections of components. As a verified dealer for Puritan Audio Laboratories, we understand that every piece of gear, from the source to the speakers, plays a specific role in the signal path. When you order from Audio Two, you aren't just buying a product; you are getting the guidance of a team that lives and breathes this gear every day.

Ready to hear the difference? Visit us at 5910 Malden Road, LaSalle, Ontario, or call 519.979.7101 to book a private audition.