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

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

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

 

Matt M

sns
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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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kclone
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I haven’t had much luck with amps into conditioners. Sound is restricted or a little thinner and harsh. For reference, I have used Isotek, Audience, and Equicore 1000. So not a ton of experience but none of the 3 work well with amps as opposed to in the wall.

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