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Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner?

Greetings,

After reading about the amplifier hum, it was mentioned that some knowledgeable people say NOT to plug an amp into a power conditioner. Plug it directly into a wall outlet. Thankfully, I do not have a hum issue, but am curious as to what others say about where to plug your amp into. 

Thank you!

lovehifi22
vonhelmholtz
911 posts
 

@bluorion 

Since integrated amplifiers include a power amplifier, then this discussion would be relevant, but I never had hum of any sort prior to using a conditioner.  A conditioner can change/improve the musical presentation and further quiet the background…but it isn’t an overt hum that most of us are concerned with..

 

stringreen's avatar
stringreen
6,468 posts
 

no

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dickieboy
57 posts
 

My system is much improved running all of it, including ARC Classic 60, through a PS Audio PowerPlant 12. Bass, soundstage, detail all better, no question. And it's all protected from surge. 

classic8
81 posts
 

@jsalerno277 Most power conditioners do not provide surge protection - make sure what you have is truly protecting your equipment.

wolf_garcia
6,696 posts
 

Remember that it's very important to have the power amp plugged in someplace or it simply won't work at all. 

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