More space, dynamics and voice
Compared with running the system straight from a standard wall socket, the reviewer reported a wider sense of space, livelier dynamics and more expressive vocals.
As reviewed in
LP Magazin
“Divide and conquer.”
The German vinyl and high-end magazine LP Magazin put the Audes DT-3600 dual-transformer power conditioner through an extended listening test. Here is a summary of what the reviewer found.
ProductAudes DT-3600 Power Conditioner
PublicationLP Magazin, Germany
ReviewerHolger Barske
Price at review€10,000
Key Findings
What the review heard.
The two-group design is audible
The turntable, which uses a switched-mode supply, sounded best on the separate Group 2 outlets, while the phono stage and integrated amplifier thrived on Group 1. Moving a notebook power supply onto Group 1 audibly dulled the sound, which the reviewer took as evidence that the isolation between the groups does its job.
Serious, carefully damped build
The review highlights the heavy, well-damped housing, high-quality German-made sockets with clean internal wiring, and the switchable DC blocker. At 61 kg, it notes, this is not a unit you move casually.
The most ambitious Audes conditioner yet
The reviewer called the DT-3600 the most ambitious Audes mains filter to date, with the split into two circuits delivering an extra step in sound quality over single-transformer designs.
Test Setup
The listening system.
- TurntableTransrotor Alto TMD (switched-mode supply)
- Phono preamplifierUnison valve phono stage
- AmplificationExposure integrated amplifier
- ComparisonStandard wall socket; notebook power supply
The Verdict
A permanent place in the listening room.
The reviewer concluded that the DT-3600's split-circuit design brings a real further gain in sound, and kept the unit in his listening room for good.
Source: Holger Barske, “Divide and conquer”, LP Magazin, 13 May 2025, lp-magazin.de. Summary by Audes; the original review is in German and remains the property of its publisher.