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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
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
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.
clio09
2,978 posts
 
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.
samzx12
883 posts
 
I am surprised no one has asked what kind of conditioner he was using. What was it and what kind of powercord fed it?
learsfool
1,206 posts
 
While I found two power conditioners I tried detrimental to the sound of my system, I would strongly recommend that anyone plug into a surge protector, especially if you live in an area with frequent storms. I think anyone on this site has more than enough invested in their equipment to want to protect it. You aren't always going to be home to unplug your gear when the storms come along...
2chnlben
595 posts
 
I agree with Richard_stacy. None is probably better, unless you have really terrible power in your area.

My only real concern, and the reason I do use a conditioner, is for the surge protection. I live in the Midwest and we have some real nasty thunder/electrical storms. I have however, gotten braver and now I plug my Krell amp directly into a wall receptacle, which is wired directly to a dedicated 20 amp circuit.
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