Power conditioners


This had probably been brought up hundreds of times but each one differs. So is the case with me. I’m contemplating of purchasing a power conditioner. Preferably an AQ Niagara 5000 or a Shunyata Denali tower. Here’s what I want to know. I have all dedicated lines with high end outlets and covers. Furutech GTX -D (R) - Oyaide WPC Z2 amd WPC Z. Also all High end power cords. (2)  Shunyata King Coba CX. Shunyata Sigma HC. Shunyata Sigma Digital power cord. Also my equipment is Audio Research Ref 750s mono amps. Audio Research Ref 6se pre amp. Audio Research Ref 9 cdp. McIntosh MQ112 equalizer. Ok. Here’s my question. I’m figuring that it is not a good idea to put anything in the way of the amps. Heard some negative feedback about high end amps and power conditioners. So basically it would just be my sources and pre amp. With that being said would I still benefit from a power conditioner for the pre amp , cdp and equalizer ? Or not since I have all dedicated lines with high end outlets and covers and high end power cords. Thanks to all in advance and happy holidays!! 

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Showing 2 responses by hilde45

I’ve been reading about this question, too, for years and I share your curiousity.

The wisest response I’ve gotten when I’ve asked the question is: "How bad is your power?" In other words, is there an actual problem you would be curing or are you seeking a solution for a problem which doesn’t exist?

[This is a great response because it helps explain why audiophile's comments about power conditioners/regenerators/etc. are all over the map. Whatever else differs between people's perceptions, it is surely the case that local power conditions -- in a town or county or even particular home -- differ massively.]

My response to this question has always been, "How does one find out how bad their power is? With what measurement tools or local power company information can one determine how noisy their power line is?"

The answer to that question has typically been, "It usually takes professional equipment to determine this."

OP, if you’re the sort of person who only wants to spend money and time on a real and not an imaginary problem, I’d be curious to learn how you solve your own question.

@tattooedtrackman 

That’s a tough question. How bad is my power ? Is there an actual problem? Or am I seeking a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. I would say that I am seeking a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist OR I don’t know about , yet. 

For me, it was good to get clear about this question. Because I don't have unlimited funds, it's critical for me to spend money only on the weaker links in the chain. Otherwise, I spend on something which is not really a problem and leave the bigger problems unsolved.