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. :)
"Do I need?" is not actually the question of course. Will it make my system sound significantly better is the real question. Thought the original question might elicit some useful info. Boom!
I like your description of the remarkable results of using the Equitech 2Q balanced power unit in your system. I think having a 2nd unit, to experiment with, will give interesting benefits and insight as to just how negatively digital units affect the overall sound. . A 2nd isolation unit gave me great benefit and I wouldn't remove it either. My enjoyment of FM is significantly enhanced and greatly appreciated as listening to a CBC FM classical station 105.7 is now a vastly more satisfying source. Happy listening.
Power conditioners, power plugs, interconnects, speaker cables...all kinds of opinions about these. Some say they hear differences, others hear no differences, double blind tests often not conclusive of anything. Very subjective topics.
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