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Benefits of power conditioning

I'm just starting to build my first stereo and I was wondering about the benefits of power conditioning, should I use one of these devices? What improvements would one hear?

My system so far consists of:
Speakers: Axiom M3ti
Amp: Blue Circle CS Integrated
Cables: Straightwire Stage (spade terminations)
Stands: Energy CST-M 24", (filled with sand)

Thanks in advance,
bluecircleheade755
petehul
28 posts
 
Warnerwh

Which models are you using?

Thanks
warnerwh
539 posts
 
I'm using the Powervar ABC 700 11 for home theater stuff. And a Oneac CP 1107 for my preamp and dac. My amp I plug into the wall. Paid 45.00 including shipping for each of these. The Powervar is a 7amp output and the Oneac is 6.3 amp output. Plenty of headroom for what they're used for. An added benefit also is they will quiet the picture on your tv. I live near an industrial area and originally wanted them for power problems I've been having. The sound is better now with the power conditioners in line (like listening late at night all the time). Ebay is your best bet for these. I'm afraid I seriously doubt the audiophile conditioners are any better. These things were designed for labs and hospitals and are therefore not as cosmetically pleasing as the specialty models by Monster and the like.
bluecirclehead
79 posts
 
Warnerwh,
Thanks for the advice. I'll check them out. I guess that at the very least it will sevrve as a surge protector.
petehul
28 posts
 
Thanks for the reply
bluecirclehead
79 posts
 
I went to one of my local dealers to check out some options for power conditioning. The dealer said that my system was not 'revealing' enough to benefit from PC. That comment is at odds with most of the posts here in A'gon. He said that the only PC he has heard that makes a difference is one of the high end PS Audio models.
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