I have experience with all three. The Puritan was better at reducing some transformer hum with a pair of Classe mono amps I was using at the time. It replaced an Audience PLC that was a generation or two behind the TSSOX and I didn’t feel anything was compromised making the switch. There are some additional grounding options with the Puritan that are probably efficacious.
The 5000 had it’s own transformer (?) hum that the manual indicated was SOP — I couldn’t deal.
In my main system I use the TSSOX with an SX pc that alone probably costs more than the Puritan unit. Haven’t felt the desire to do a direct comparison.
Is there any particular situation or need you’re trying to address?
Thanks kindly for your reply. I asked as I had an opportunity to acquire a TSSOX at an attractive used price. I have 2 systems, one had the AQ 3000 for a year, and just before I bought a new house I got the Puritan in the 2nd system. The change of house forced me to scramble and a comparison between the AQ and Puritan was not in the cards.
Settling into the new house and making some updates means I’ve barley have time to cobble one system together. I was thinking if someone had a clear opinion on what was the pecking order between the three it would help me feel confident it was worth buying the TSSOX, or not.
Since posting this a few weeks ago, time ran out and I had to decide even though I didn’t get any feedback until now. (which I’m thankful for your comments just the same) I did take a leap of faith and purchased the TSSOX. Life has conspired against me and I haven’t had any opportunity to listen to it, let alone have time to compare.
To date my power has been decent, and the equipment has no glaring issues. Having a good power distribution and letting less EMI / RFI impacts through to the electronics has been a worthwhile persuit for me. Blacker background, greater separation of performers, and an improved sound stage are part of the improvements. Some day I’ll get the time for a shoot out.