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Power Conditioner for your amplifier?

Lately, I've been toying with the idea of trying a power conditioner on my amplifier (ARC VT-100 MkII). I know there has been much written about going straight into the wall with your amp (which is what I am doing currently), but has anyone had any luck with plugging your amplifier into a conditioner? Specifically, I've been thinking of a non-limiting device, such as a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet or a UPC-200.
Has anyone had success using a power conditioner on your amplifier - yes / no? Any thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. In advance, thanks, and happy listening!
louisl
sns
653 posts
 
I've preferred my amps running through various power conditioners (every model of Shunyata, PS Audio UO's, BPT 3.5 sig.) vs. running direct (this with segregated dedicated lines and grounds, 20amp, 10 guage). I have filthy AC, running direct destroys image dimensionality, transparency and harmonic richness, no brainer in my case. You will only know by trying.
szutinglee
91 posts
 
another Running Springs Audio Haley fan here. it just cleans very effectively without getting in the way of music. works wonders on everything from tube amps to plasma tv.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
I just bought a Monster AVS2000 last night.
The thing definitly give a better authority to the sound.
The bass is far more tangible, has weight it did not possess before.
I have a Monster 5000, a Monster 7000SS, a Monster AVS2000, three Adcom ACE515, A Furman powerbar 10d and a furman PF15.
The Furman does something magical for my Denon receiver, (Which pisses me off as I refuse to pay $550. for $25. worth of parts in a chassis... it is going back to the dealer... but if I can get it for $200. ... maybe??)
tbg
5,263 posts
 
The PS Audio Ultimate Outlet will do nothing for you, but I get an idea of your price range. I would look for older models of the Sound Application. It is the best ac filter of the 45 that I have tried for big power amps. I don't have such amps any longer but suspect that your ARC would have such needs.
louisl OP
140 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses. I am definetly going to check out the Running Springs Audio. However, I do have one more question. I'm currently using a Bybee 'Pro' on my CDP, which is giving me great results. Since the RSA is not current limiting, what about trying a RSA Duke, and plugging both my amplifier (ARC VT100) and my Bybee into the Duke? Has anyone tried plugging another conditioner into a RSA?
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