Power Cables and Power Conditioner
So do people just sacrifice the amp in case they get a surge?Some people have surge protection for the amp located at the breaker box. I plug my amp into a professional grade power strip which does not limit current. This Furman is the type used by musicians on stage to power their gear. To my ears, it seems completely transparent and protects against RF and EMI. https://www.amazon.com/Furman-SS6B-Plug-Surge-Protector/dp/B0002D017M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=149... |
Jbuhl When I moved from a home with crappy power to one with good power, my PS Audio regenerator displayed steady voltage and low distortion. I ditched the regenerator and could not be happier. If your power is clean as you have mentioned (measured?), then how about power outages, lightning, etc.? If all is good, then I would minimize what to throw at your system, but a dedicated circuit(s) is always good for other internal issues. If your power turns out to be crappy, create an "overall" plan of attack based on the circumstances. However, if you live in an apartment, for example, so you can't do much about it, then a fine conditioner may be a good solution. Kenny |
I'm with Kenny - I had a power conditioner, but found things got much better with good power cables and a power distribution box that had no filtration - just a breaker for safety and some very good outlets on the back. I also plug the amp directly into the outlet, not the distribution box. A dedicated line with MRI outlets across the board with good power cables into each component is one way to ensure there is little to no noise spread from one component to any other. Good power cables will actually reduce the effect of digital equipment has on overall sound quality If there is a thunderstorm - I power down and remove all plugs. Very few conditioners protect against a ground strike, which actually are the more common occurrence and lifts the voltage potential of the ground and neutral wires to insane levels. So you think you are protected when in fact you are not My neighbor had this happen and it wiped out everything that he thought was protected - than goodness for house insurance! Regards - Steve |
I myself previously used an Ayre filter plus an PS Audio regenerator. I also used Shunyata power cords. Several years ago I changed to Audioquest power cords as I found them much superior to Shunyata. I found that between the Ayre and Ps Audio power conditioners that certain audio products would work better in one verses the other. That one had to match the audio product to the power conditioner itself for best results. Possibly like finding the right phono preamp for a paticular cartridge I would imagine. A few months I traded the Ayre filter and Ps Audio regenerator for two Audioquest Niagra's 1000's. They are the $1000 strips. Now the overall audio reproduction is truly excellent overall. For the cost I can recommend using an Audioquest power cable-power conditioner combination fully. |
I have found that the "closer o the source" rule is quite relevant. I have used the PS Audio Premiere and Statement cables in the past and they go for vary reasonable prices now. I would recommend trying a Premiere on the source first, and if you like that try the same on the amp. These cables have silver wire in the mix and you will definitely notice the difference!! |
