Power conditioner -- when to replace?


I just bought a Furman power conditioner for my bedroom system to manage all my cords.  While investigating power conditioners, I came up on a couple of sites that suggested that they lose their effectiveness after as little as two years.  I have a beefy PowerVar 12 Power Conditioner that I have had in my main system  for maybe 10 years and I got to thinking that it might be at the end of its life.  

I welcome any thoughts on this longevity issue.  Thanks. 
whitestix

Showing 1 response by hifiman5

I would ask you to consider another option.  Rather than "filtering" the incoming power to your system, how about regenerating a new sinewave with THD from the power company virtually eliminated?  Since PS Audio recently came out with a new line of regenerators there should be some P5s or P10s out in the pre-owned market.  I run my entire system, save for my powered subwoofers, off of one P5 Power Plant and am only using 34% of its capability.  The incoming sine wave from the power company has 1.7% THD.  After regeneration, there is barely .1% THD.  Purer, cleaner music with natural dynamic swing.  Full Stop.