Removing power conditioner...


So after a couple years of just assuming my system was better with a power conditioner in it vs none, I took mine out for a quick test and was suprised at how different it was. I think I like it better without.

However, it occurred to me that I would have an issue as one of the benefits of the conditioner was that it provided many outlets for all my components.

For those of you in the 'better without a conditioner' camp, do you use any sort of power-bar or similar item to plug in all your components?

I have a dedicated 20amp circuit for audio, but only one outlet.

Thanks in advance.
madfloyd
I would say for me, it all depends.

at one point I had my amps into a PS Audio p1000, and my front end into a P300, all into the same wall circuit. I sold the p300 and found i huge detriment. I bought another p300 and all was well again.

I then found an ESP Reference power strip, decided to swap the stuff from the P300 into the ESP. Due to some power cord lengths, I could not put all the prior P300 stuff into the ESP. I didn't care for the results-----I then decided to use a different outlet for the ESP and had all front end into the ESP----now the ESP sounds better than the P300. I have been too happy with the current set up to tear it down and try the P300 into the same separate circuit--but I guess the moral of my story is, to make sure you can to spread the system to as many separate outlets as possible
Elizabeth, my brain burnt through some synapse nerves(!!)....while reading/comprehending your systems hookup!! I use an Audio Magic Oracle.
Actually I have been experimenting with the PS Audio P600 Sinewave frequency. The A/C regeneration by the P600 can be at any frequency from the standard 60 up to 120.
I had tried 90hz for awhile and it was OK. Then I lowered it to 77hz just to try it. The final sound became a bit 'dull' and uninvolving. Today I raised the sinewave A/C frequency output to 110hz and the system is really great. More 'alive'.
Like playing with it.
When I needed a power strip I used a BPT PPC. Best power conditioner I have had was a Running Springs Haley. Now I use the Alan Maher power enhancer products, mostly the original ones he started selling about 5 years ago.
I am surprised no one has asked what kind of conditioner he was using. What was it and what kind of powercord fed it?