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Do I need a power conditioner?

I’m in the process of dropping a dedicated 20 amp circuit or 2 into the music room.
So if I have a dedicated circuit for the amp, and a dedicated circuit for everything else,
is a conditioner useful?
I have several fairly decent systems going that I tweek and retweek.
Just got around to upgrading cables. Avoided conditioners because, in general, they dampen the presentation.
Was using a PS Audio PPP for low power components. But fell for the Shunyata spiel.
Plugged in a Hydra 4 with a Python Helix and was very happy with how it cleaned up the Zu Druids.
Seems high sensitivity speakers maybe reveal the grunge also.
Moved it to my system with the Martin Logans and the presentation seemed a bit lean and just a bit lifeless, using just copperhead cable to Hydra. (using all Pangea to get from the Hydra to other components.)
Then I put a Black Mamba from Classe amp straight to the wall and Wow! Single most significant tweek ever for me.
So I’m thinking, maybe I don’t need the Denali I ordered if I just use a couple dedicated circuits and some Shunyata power cords everywhere.
Opinions?
Thanks. :)
leotis
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jafant
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leotis-

much is dependent upon your location. After that, a dedicated line is nt a bad idea and an excellent start. Finally, most important, Power Cords do make a difference!

Happy Listening!
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toddverrone
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@leotis holy crap, I read about the ’sterzerizer’ and how ’dirty power’ is bad for your health. Man, and I thought we (audiophules) were paranoid about dirty power! These guys are claiming that dirty power emits harmful electromagnetic fields that inductively couple to our bodies and cause headaches, insomnia, vomiting, hair loss.. you name it.

And we thought it was just bad for sound. Lookout, we’re all going to die!
leotis OP
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I hear ya bro.
"Earthing" is a big time snake oil operation.
A bit of the snake oil in high end audio too I guess.
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ivan_nosnibor
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Agreed, I believe Alan Maher has some legit products for the health end of the market, too (for those who are EMI/RFI sensitive), but is finding it hopelessly full of snake oil and will have to be pulling out of that soon.
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toddverrone
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Man, I can hear florescent lights and dimmer switches, as well as 'the hum', but jeez, get over it and just have less always on electronics.
Last night, I read a research article done by some Canadian government department that showed the filter products these guys sell actually increase the amount of 'dirty' power flowing through the home electrical service. Damn.
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