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Power conditioning from the ground up

I am exploring power conditioning for my rig. I have read plenty of threads where the opinions seem to be varied.

I am looking into replacing wall receptacles, adding a power conditioner, upgrading wiring to a thicker gauge and dedicating several breakers for my set-up.  

Some questions I have:

If I had upgrade the wall receptacle but my in-wall wiring is subpar, will the wall receptable be redundant?

If you have a power conditioner but you have a cheap $1 duplex outlet, is the power conditioner redundant?

I am trying to better understand where my focus should be. In regards to what I am looking to achieve, I want the usual (blacker blacks, deeper soundfloor, wider soundstage, less grit, more details, etc.) 

Ultimately, I would like to achieve as close to a holographic image as possible to where the image is suspended or hanging in the air. Maybe the answer to query isn't power conditioning, I would like to hear your ideas for how to achieve what I am seeking within my current set-up if possible:

VPI Scout 1.1
Soundsmith Zephyr MKII (HOMI)
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum (KT120)
Zu Soul MKII
Zu cables

Thanks,

Aaron


asp307
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lalitk
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I would recommend a decent wall outlet regardless whether you're connecting your TV directly to wall or through a line conditioner.

I don't know if you're using a line conditioner at this time. If not, once you're done with this installation, look into Audience or Shunyata Research line conditioners.  I currently own three Audience aR6-TSSOX line conditioners and I can't imagine living a day without them.  

You probably don't need 3 but one of those will elevate your system performance to a new level.  

Keep us posted. 

 
rippet
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Just installed a Furutech GTX-D duplex (about $245) in my wall replacing a synergistic teslaplex... Sound had the immediate improvement as when I upgraded all my cables.Though to a lesser degree. But still quite remarkable. Next step I disconnected my conditioner and went straight into the duplex with my integrated and source. Sounded better than with the conditioner. I tried different combinations and cables and came to the conclusion that the new duplex was the improvement..
Hope this was helpful.
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lalitk
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rippet,

"went straight into the duplex"  That's interesting.  May I know what conditioner you are (were) using? Do you have a dedicated circuit for your room? 



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jmcgrogan2
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@asp307 , if you are looking for an inexpensive outlet for your video needs, AudiogoN member albertporter sells his Porter Ports on this site.
Basic Hubbell outlets that are cryo-treated. Priced at $41 each, hard to beat for the price.
asp307 OP
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@jmcgrogan2 - thanks for the rec, I will contact him. What are your thoughts on wall plate covers? I am leaning toward the Oyaide R1 for outlets on my 2ch set-up but I can't spend $405 for the quad duplex wall cover...I just can't get there. Do you use the Furutech composite wall cover and will it fit other brands of outlets or have you found another solution with regards to an outlet cover?


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