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Can too many components on one outlet affect the sound of an amp?

I am running a few amps, a receiver, tv and a few more components on the same outlet. I am using a power conditioner. My main issue is - I recently noticed that when I'm only running my McIntosh MC275, a pre-amp and a cd player, I seem to be getting better bass compared to having more components on. Is it just my imagination? Or is it possible? Everything is running on a 15 amp circuit.
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jl35
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I have my Pass amp into it's own outlet, my Pass pre into a different outlet, everything else into a power conditioner.  Sounds better to me
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cleeds
2,065 posts
 
Depending on the state of your electric service, you could also be experiencing voltage drop. You might want to measure your voltage at the outlet - both with and without load.
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davidpritchard
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If you are using an ordinary house wall outlet I would suggest upgrading to one of the many good audio grade wall outlets. They each affect the sound somewhat differently. I have put the Oyaide R1, Furutech GTX-R, and Synergistic Research Tesla Plex  outlets in my systems. A good starting outlet is the Synergistic Research unit as they are sold with a 30 trial.

You will hear a significant difference versus an ordinary outlet.

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tls49
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Have 2 dedicated lines with upgraded outlets installed, 1 analog and 1 digital. Problem solved with an overall increase in sound quality.


jafant
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Sure it could be over-load. Try listening to your system w/o conditioning.
Keep me posted and Happy Listening!
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