2. amps-preamps
  3. 1151458656

Power Conditioner for your amplifier?

Lately, I've been toying with the idea of trying a power conditioner on my amplifier (ARC VT-100 MkII). I know there has been much written about going straight into the wall with your amp (which is what I am doing currently), but has anyone had any luck with plugging your amplifier into a conditioner? Specifically, I've been thinking of a non-limiting device, such as a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet or a UPC-200.
Has anyone had success using a power conditioner on your amplifier - yes / no? Any thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. In advance, thanks, and happy listening!
louisl
rsa's avatar
rsa
114 posts
 
I run my Classe Omega through 2 Chang Lightspeed 9600's and am very happy with them. They also do not limit current.I.M.H.O. I would never run any amp straight into the wall ( even though I use 2 dedicated 20 amp lines). Im in the country and the electric here is all over the place which of course is an equipment killer. Good Luck!
clio09
3,355 posts
 
I also use a Running Springs (Haley) with great results on my 225 watt amp. I found that when I plugged my amp straight into the wall (front-end in the RSA) I would get some faint buzz in the speakers. With everything plugged into the Haley it is quiet and I don't notice a restriction in dynamics.

I also used a PS Audio HC/UO at one point and had good results with that as well.
elsneb
126 posts
 
My experience was with an Audio Magic Eclipse power conditioner and it sucked the life out of my amp. Sent it back to Audio Magic and had to fight to get my money back. Straight into a dedicated circuit has been the best investment for me.
Enjoy!
teajay
1,694 posts
 
Louisl, Kmccarty's remarks are dead on right concerning the benefits of Running Springs power conditioners, I use the Jaco in my system, without any downside at all. I posted a review here on the GON on the the Jaco, that I believe you would find helpful regarding alot more details on the sonics of the Running Springs gear.
putty's avatar
putty
38 posts
 
I am using a UPC-200 (in HC mode), and have found it all around better then "straight in".
More to discover