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Do I need a power conditioner?

I’m in the process of dropping a dedicated 20 amp circuit or 2 into the music room.
So if I have a dedicated circuit for the amp, and a dedicated circuit for everything else,
is a conditioner useful?
I have several fairly decent systems going that I tweek and retweek.
Just got around to upgrading cables. Avoided conditioners because, in general, they dampen the presentation.
Was using a PS Audio PPP for low power components. But fell for the Shunyata spiel.
Plugged in a Hydra 4 with a Python Helix and was very happy with how it cleaned up the Zu Druids.
Seems high sensitivity speakers maybe reveal the grunge also.
Moved it to my system with the Martin Logans and the presentation seemed a bit lean and just a bit lifeless, using just copperhead cable to Hydra. (using all Pangea to get from the Hydra to other components.)
Then I put a Black Mamba from Classe amp straight to the wall and Wow! Single most significant tweek ever for me.
So I’m thinking, maybe I don’t need the Denali I ordered if I just use a couple dedicated circuits and some Shunyata power cords everywhere.
Opinions?
Thanks. :)
leotis
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charles1dad
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Hi Leotis,

You made a very wise decision in choosing a balanced AC power transformer/conditioner.  Balanced power is a different approach and is an excellent choice for audio components. I’ve used one in my system for 8 years and consider it a necessity as it will remain a life long fixture in my system. I have found no negatives or compromises with it, all positive attributes across the board. I believe that you’ll be very pleased with your unit.

Charles

jasonsim
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How would he know he made a good decision without trying both the Shunyata Denali and Equitech 2RQ?
leotis OP
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Dealer where I got the 2RQ is also a Shunyata dealer. He has Equitech unit in his home system. Hope that means something. Equitech technology sounds good on paper. Shunyata is a little opaque about their technology. I have the 1st gen Shunyata going (Hydra 2 and 4.) Mid range sounded a little bleached out till I added their Black Mamba PC from the amp to wall. Every new generation of Shunyata "sounds way better" than previous generation. I've heard the Denali and it sounded freakin fine! Taking a bit of a flyer on theEquitech. We'll see when it arrives in a couple weeks.
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charles1dad
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I believe that leotis made a good decision due to the attributes provided by a high quality balanced AC power isolation transformer. My confidence is based on the technology and good implementation of balanced power supplying audio components. 

The Shunyata may also be a fine product but it does not offer the merits of balanced AC.
Charles 
jasonsim
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Thanks for the responses.  Awaiting your impressions of the 2RQ.  I am using a Shunyata Hydra Talos (6 outlet) conditioner in my system connected to the wall with an Alpha HC 20amp cable.  I very much wanted the Denali, but gotta feed the family while struggling to find audio nirvana.  :-)  

If your dealer carries Shunyata, maybe they will let you borrow a demo Denali unit for a home evaluation.  My dealer allows this, but they don't have any Denali's in-house.

Jason
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