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AB testing of power regenerators?? Ever do it?

Ever since the first grade I've been fascinated by clean power and how it impacts my audio system.  During recess I would escape to a nearby audio shop to see the latest Power conditioners and regenerators.

PS Audio seems to be the dominant player in power regeneration with their mystery box for thousands of dollars.

I don't have a power regenerator (I do use a power conditioner), and sometimes the sound coming through my system is alot nicer and I wonder if it's related to electrons flowing out of the wall, and would it be better to rejuvenate via regenerater all those electrons?

With that being said has anyone done AB testing of a power regenerator which is extremely easy to do to see the difference? And what are your findings? 

 

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erik_squires
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A dedicated line is usually substantially more voltage stable. You're not going to plug a vacuum into it because it's a dedicated line. That's the whole point.

And how often do you do that while listening?  :D

Yes, it's more stable, that doesn't necessarily make it stable.  I used to spend all my time listening and watching the voltage meter.  Seasonal variations, plus major appliances in the home kicking on and off still make it more variable than using a voltage regulator.

Anyone else who is curious should get a Kill-A-Watt meter or some other constantly running voltage meter to see how well or poorly things in their home are.  Be grateful if you find your home AC is stable all year long.

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cleeds
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erik_squires

... it's more stable, that doesn't necessarily make it stable ... Seasonal variations, plus major appliances in the home kicking on and off still make it more variable than using a voltage regulator.

As with many audiophiles, I take a "source first" approach. Using a proper dedicated line can essentially eliminate the voltage drop typical of a daisy-changed convenience outlet. Power conditioning, including voltage regulation, can then further improve the AC. It's not an either/or choice.

jackjohnson316
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Any thoughts on the Synergistic Research Powercell? I’m currently using the new Powercell 8SX. SR say they regenerate the power signal using powercells, and then adjust the signal wave using Schumann resonators. Also they connect all the grounds that can then be attached to a ground box. It has no surge protection though, unless it receives a spike over 20amps.

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