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Power Conditioners

I am curious about people's experiences w/ the effectiveness of power conditioners. Do they have more of an effect on power amps vs. digital components? How about turntables, CD players &  TV's? Are the less expensive ones worth anything other than maybe surge protectors? Should you run everything through them even if you have other outlets available that are on separate circuits?  Thanks for any help.

jonwolfpell
ghdprentice
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I estimate about 90%+ audiophiles have positive results with power conditioners. Over the last 40 years I have. Even though our power is underground and I have two direct lines to my audio system… the system sounds best with all components plugged into the power conditioner except for the amp… the amp goes straight into it’s own direct line.

clearthink
1,421 posts
 

Best advice is to listen, evaluate, and determine for yourself.

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pesky_wabbit
1,183 posts
 

you and the “power regeneration - ” thread guy may wish to combine as you are doubling up a lot

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mattmiller
1,479 posts
 

The Best power conditioner I ever used was NOT having one! Yuk.

 

Matt M

sns
3,003 posts
 

Not for amps, quash dynamics, at least for demanding high current tube amps. This is one of those you have to try for yourself deals. I prefer conditioners on everything but amps. Battery powered components or powering with batteries another scheme I've used.

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