power conditioner
So, as Elgar is not available anymore, what brands/models do you know of that work well?The PS Audio Power station uses a regeneration technique that works pretty well as long as the unit is run well below its recommended maximums. For our amps that has often meant one of them per channel. They may have a bigger model now. If the amp places a heavy draw on the unit on an on-going basis, it is best to go with the next size up. But I would still audition it against the raw wall power. |
Balanced power is nice if you can pull it off without introducing other problems. It is useful for lowering susceptibility to noise on the line. Often it is done by using an isolation transformer of some sort. If this is the case, the transformer should not be operated past 50% of its continuous rated power (else distortion will be a problem and that will overshadow any advantage brought by balancing the power). Thank you, @atmasphere I’ll keep your reply handy if you don’t mind. Of late where ever I might happen to post on this forum invariably someone throws out the notion of balanced power (and proposes a $2500+ device that purported delivers it) as though its a cure all for things audio plus the common cold. |
Of late where ever I might happen to post on this forum invariably someone throws out the notion of balanced power (and proposes a $2500+ device that purported delivers it) as though its a cure all for things audio plus the common cold.Its a fact that clean power helps the system sound better. But for that kind of money, I'd put it on a used Elgar and get it refurbished- the money will be better spent. |
http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649392091-topaz-7500vawatt-ultraisolation-transformer-for-krellpa... Purchase one of these transformers. Main circuit box to the transformer to subpanel which will power all your audio outlets. |
Perhaps this will help the conversation..... http://www.equitech.com/lifting-the-grounding-enigma/ BTW, I paid $950.00 for my balanced power conditioner right here on the 'gon. |
