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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
szutinglee
91 posts
 
another Running Springs Audio Haley fan here. it just cleans very effectively without getting in the way of music. works wonders on everything from tube amps to plasma tv.
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tbg
5,263 posts
 
The PS Audio Ultimate Outlet will do nothing for you, but I get an idea of your price range. I would look for older models of the Sound Application. It is the best ac filter of the 45 that I have tried for big power amps. I don't have such amps any longer but suspect that your ARC would have such needs.
louisl OP
185 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses. I am definetly going to check out the Running Springs Audio. However, I do have one more question. I'm currently using a Bybee 'Pro' on my CDP, which is giving me great results. Since the RSA is not current limiting, what about trying a RSA Duke, and plugging both my amplifier (ARC VT100) and my Bybee into the Duke? Has anyone tried plugging another conditioner into a RSA?
johnmcfarland
24 posts
 
I have a situation in which my Amp is plugged into a power strip which is plugged into the wall and when I turn on my TV the amp comes on. I used to have a processor which had plugs in the back and I plugged my amp when in it with no power surge type problems. Now I am wondering what I could use to offset this problem.
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