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Amp ac cable connection

Does anyone have an opinion on whether or not the 20 amp power cord form my amp should be plugged into my synergistic research conditioner or directly into the wall?  Hearing mixed reviews
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Hi cleeds,

I should have been more specific re: surge protectors. I am talking about the products that serve as intermediaries between the wall receptacle and the equipments’ power cords that claim to provide surge protection via sacrificial MOVs (90%+ of them I estimate).

Never had a surge via the electrical line damage equipment in my 45 years in audio, twelve of these in "storm-from-hell"/hurricane prone southeast Texas. Not to say extensive/expensive protection at the meter/breaker box is not a good idea. To the contrary, I think investing in power upgrades as early as possible in the AC chain probably results in a lot of sonic and power benefits to the whole house.

The most likely current surge damage occurs via TV cable IME. Happened to me when I first moved to Texas years ago while living in an apartment, taking out a brand new CRT TV. If a system contains a TV cable input (HT) like mine does, surge damage to all connected components is possible.

Best to you cleeds,
Dave

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ok,  After some fairly extensive listening I am keeping the ac cable plugged into the Shunyata research Hydra PC. My observations were the following:

Direct in to the wall, the sound was much bigger but a bit raw.  Bass response was deeper and the details were more acute.  But there was a definite edginess on the high end that left me listener fatigued. 


Into the Shunyata produced a lot less edginess and a tighter but more musical presentation. The bass was a bit more subdued and the stage was smaller but still very involved. 


In summrry, it's like riding a horse bareback or with a saddle.  It seems more exciting when plugged directly into the wall but its a lot more comfortable sounding when plugged into the Hydra. 

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Nice post, psinyc. Glad your Shunyata is working well for you.

Just out of curiosity, do you have a dedicated line feeding that receptacle?

Dave
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It is not a dedicated outlet but the pc is plugged into the wall and the other outlet is vacant.
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I agree i have Audience 6TSSDOX with 20 amp breaker 2400 watts I'm using Pass 350.8 350 per ch sounds a little more dynamic into the wall but detail,definition,bass detail,stage,highs are worse.Good call and great observation i agree 100% enjoy good luck.
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