Upgrade my power conditioner?

Jason,

I am listening to a system running off of a P5, the precursor of the P12.  I admit to being a proponent of regenerated power for many, many years. My relationship with PS regenerators goes back to the P500.

The P5 and I'm sure the P12 are so much better built and robust in operation than the PPP that preceded  these more recent offerings.  Now all of these units are built in Boulder and are held to strict QC.

With even my 275 watt/ch. SS amp plugged in as well as the rest of my gear I am only using 31% of the P5's capability.  That leaves plenty of comfort room.  My incoming power has 1.7% THD, the output to the system is .1%.  

My system has never sounded better than it does now.

Have read many positives about the Shunyata gear but have no experience with their products.

If you are really considering the PS P12, give them a call and talk to the tech. staff.  They will take the time to talk through your system with you and advise you on whether or not the PS gear sounds like a good option for you.

Sorry, I forgot to mention the importance of the Multiwave option.  It really does add a natural dynamic punch to your system.  Unique as far as I know to PS Audio.

Many thanks Hifiman5. Good feedback. You can probably clear something up for me about the PS units. My listening room goes unused for multiple days sometimes and my concern is running up a big electrical bill. Does the PS P5 churn full throttle when all your components are in standby?  Does it sense when everything is on standby and then puts itself into standby?

I am not sure what multiwave is, but will look it up. Thanks for that tip. 

I think my power needs are not that great and the P12 will be plenty. I have a Luxman 590axii integrated amp with 30W into 8 ohms, 60W into 4. Two powered Martin Logan ESLs, PS Audio DirectStream Junior DAC, Esoteric CD player and VPI turntable. 
So I think 1200W of power from the P12 is plenty.

thanks,
Jason

You might consider phoning PS Audio and ask them some of your technocial questions.

Thanks Iak!  I have called PS Audio before to discuss DACs and I was not impressed with the engineers lack of deep knowledge about the pieces and networking.  Maybe I was not speaking to the correct person.