Power Conditioner Architecture. Discuss Differences?

I like the old style regenerative ones that weigh 80 lbs. Never current limiting.

I really like how you’ve hit the nail on the head with current limiting as the major failue of these devices.

I haven’t done a lot of research since I found the regenerative power conditioner and never looked back. But I have read a lot of stories on here of people figuring out (eventually) that the wall outlet sounds better than their power conditioner, often on name brand equipment.

You asked my recommendation:  Last generation PSA, PP10.

JErry

-regenerators add distortion to the line. basically an amp for your amp. limited to what that amp can output. They are also current limiting, if that's actually a thing. 

-isolators add inductance to the power factor.

-caps add capacitive loading also effecting power factor. 

-your outlet-wire-breaker is current limiting as well. 

nothing perfect. probably best to have a dedicated line run from your panel. 

oh your equipment has many of these already in them as well. 

no one talks about protection though that is more important to me. 

Different use cases may dictate the requirement. You may end up with something like a non-current limiting Shunyata for your amp and a Puritan or AQ for your sources if you live in a city in an apartment building. Or even a regenerator like the PSA for all components. Depending a lot on what’s going on in the power line and what your setup looks like. I don’t think there’s a one formula fits all type conditioner.

I’ve used Shunyata Hydra for years then switched to Piritan. Two different types of design.
Since running a dedicated line, I actually prefer everything direct to outlets now using very high quality power cable on every component and plugged into Furutech GTX-D NCF outlets. My Puritan PSM156 is looking for a new home.

But…as with everything in this hobby…YMMV

@glennewdick +1

Mike