I've tried many, most of them were some kind of humbuster approach as I have a lot of DC on the line which makes my preamp hum. All of them I tried killed system dynamics with or without the amp plugged into it. The only one that removed most of the DC and did not kill system dynamics was the Emotiva CMX-2. My amp is plugged directly into the wall (dedicated power line to a Porter Port plug) and so is the Emotiva CMX-2. Everything else in my system is chained off one of the two CMX-2 plugs using Wiremold powerstrips. Best setup I've found for my needs. I also use a EP-2050 at my mains box.
Who Tried Power Conditioners Over The Years and No Longer Use Them Today, Any Why?
Been thinking back to when I started in Audio and how good the system sounded with no power conditioners or fancy power cords. Then in the '90s slowly they both became a huge profit market for stores and manufacturers of them. If you used one on front end gear only or whole systems I will be interested in your real-world experience you could share with us all. I have a few so I am not against them, but I do at times have questions.
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wrm57, I have 3 dedicated lines all with Furutech NCF outlets. The main one has a Niagara 7000 (with a Dragon power cord) which powers my Dac, Steamer and tube amps. The 2nd dedicated line has a Niagara 1200 which powers 2 subs and a few sundry pieces, and the third has a Niagara 1000 that powers my video equipment. So, don’t give up on the other dedicated lines. ozzy |
edcyn1,019 posts When my PS Audio AC Junction box overheated and bit the dust, I replaced it with a generic TripLite box that happened to be in the house. Son of a gun, the stereo sounded better with the TripLite. I still though, connect the TripLite to my groovy PS audio wall outlets with the hefty PS Audio AC cord that came with the PS Audio box. Agreed, I was never able to do back-and-forth comparisons, but I just don't care enough to fret over it. I'm getting good sound, and that's enough. |
I wanna flip your question the other way around. Im running 2xP12 regenerators. One for each monoblock (JC1+) whereas the rest of the system is divided equally between the two regenerators. All I can say is that my system benefit from these regenerators very well. Both dynamics and blackness is added compared to running them directly in to wall outlet. What is a regenerator a P12 then? Its stored energy in its heavy caps and coils also making a more clean sinus wave. Bare in mind I live in country using 230 voltage and Im truly sure this also has advantages du to lower current of the components vs 120V. Only downside I would say is the fans of the P12, they are not noisy at all but their still there and can be audioble when everything else is dead quiet. I would say my P12´s are running totally 35-40% capacity at medium to high volume. Im not answearing the topic as Im still running regenerated power and having no plans of otherwise, but Im trying to enlighten why Im using these as someone might find it interesting.... |
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