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Why do I need power management if I have a great power cord?

Isn't it kind of unnecessary to additionally add a power conditioner if I have an expensive audio file grade Power cord connected to a component?

So you buy a Power conditioner from a hi-fi store and they say oh, you need a really good power cord to go with that and then another one to go from conditioner to the component. Do you need it all and why? Seems the last couple of feet before the component should be more than enough.

jumia
musicmatters1206
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I bought a PS Audio Stellar mainly to protect my 50k+ electronics from damage. But i heard zero difference in sound quality. We must hear out all the expert opinions but be guided by our own experience. I think my system sounds amazing, with or without the PSA unit. I dont mind a $2500 outlay for the protection it provides. But we should all get off this crazy wagon and just buy records to support our favorite artists. 

secretguy
1,844 posts
 

I must be really really stupid not to understand much of these past several posts. I would hope the people commenting in such a technically proficient way would recognize that most readers have no clue what they’re saying.

They don't either.

piaudiol
75 posts
 

OK. What is far more likely is that the 48 Amp value is actually how much current is present when the power supply of the amp is shorted. Its available to the output section in the form of charged capacitance. This is used to help reduce IMD in the output section and is not something that the output section can pass to the loudspeaker (if you see what I did there 😁).

Yup, caught that. Shorted or driving Acoustats 😁 Talk about a vicious load for an amp. They were the reason for Ampzillas and Crown DC300 amps! The DC 300 would drive a cast iron pipe or a welder! 🤣

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holmz
2,328 posts
 

Yup, caught that. Shorted or driving Acoustats 😁 Talk about a vicious load for an amp. They were the reason for Ampzillas and Crown DC300 amps! The DC 300 would drive a cast iron pipe or a welder! 🤣

I have a 300A welder.
However I do not use it for speakers.

And I would not consider a Pass amp for use as a welder, but it might be cheaper than some welding machines.

johncurcio
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I just went from one to two subs and my wonderful monitor speakers along with an integrated upgrade. Just a couple of days a gi I realize I’m not getting any change in bass response and while my monitors sound great my home concert hall was lacking. Sure enough both sub fuses blew, yes power surge( Florida go figure) I had upgraded my wall outlets and power cord but simply forget to plug into my McIntosh power conditioner.  My one piece of Mc gear left. Simply over looked and now back to glorious sound. Yes that was an expensive piece but it will stay put

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