Power conditioners and power regeneration


There are so many different options on this subject it’s unbelievable. But in the meantime it seems to me that between two companies that I’m comparing, they seem to do the same thing with power conditioning, and as far as I can tell there is no audible difference. Comparing two different conditioners, the elite 20 pfi and the aq pq2. On the other hand, I’ve heard that power regeneration is good, but it also can generate noise. Besides plugging into the wall, which I know works great, I still would like some protection to my amplifiers against brown out or surges. Has anyone else experienced any difference with these 2 products?

pureclarity

Thx, I compared the aq pq2 which is like a conditioner power strip, with my elite20 power factor, which you know has the reserve tank in there, but if I remember correctly, the elite 20 shuts down with low voltage as well as high voltage, the aq only on high voltage.  I was considering adding the furman f1500 ups. Only other way to have ultra clean power is condition from the pole to your meter, which I’m not going there.

I have an Equi-Tech Son Of Q and it did help with hum, etc in my last residence .   My new place has surge protection at the panel and honestly I am not sure if it is OK to use with tube rectified gear .   It runs +60 VAC on the Hot lead and  -60 VAC on the Neutral lead of each AC recepticle on the rear.    Never had a problem with any gear , including my SS rectified tube amps.  

It definitely helped with transformer hum in the past on my mono amps .  Jjst not sure if it is safe for something with tube rectification so i plug it directly into the wall and unplug if there is severe weather or loss of power 

So @kota1 , we should just go to the recording studio, use what they use, and shut down all these forums as a waste of time?

 

@carlsbad2 

Before I answer did you check out my virtual system yet? Very low on aesthetics, high on SQ. Studio's are built like tanks, practically bomb proof, they are work spaces. I agree that consumer gear is MUCH more practical. When it comes to power though what do you want? Something that's a work horse, bomb proof, and transparent enough to reveal the nuance in a master tape right? I have never auditioned the PS Audio power gear, no disrespect. But to claim its number one??
I chose to go with a pro power conditioner as the price was reasonable, it lowered the noise floor, and has so far survived two power/lightning surges. I would NEVER claim its best, better, whatevever.

The only issues with a regenerator is that Paul Magowan wrote me that it would not draw (appreciably.) It actually costs 100 watts (and heat) just to power it up. And if you compromise the input power (loose PC or a storm) while on stand by it can (and has) blown the fuse.