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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?

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kota1
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@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.

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fuzztone
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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.

tablejockey
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"Only other way to have ultra clean power is condition from the pole to your meter, which I’m not going there."

I'd be thinking the same way only IF at the very least a dedicated outlet is already in play.

I use BOTH.

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carlsbad2
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the thought that there is perfect power on the poles is not just wrong, it's dead wrong.  most of the noise on the system comes from large industrial and combined residential loads and affects the entire system.  BTW, I've worked 40+ years for an electric utility.

the clipped sine waves and 4% thd I see doesn't happen after it leaves the pole.

Jerry

pureclarity OP
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Well, Jerry I guess among all the interference against us audiophiles, I have a dedicated line with a conditioner. So at least the voltage won’t be killing things. The other avenue I may try if I can find one to handle both my amps, is a ups. The furman seems to have 900w capacity,  so i guess as long as I’m not going full power on my amps it should handle it. The other thing is, would you plug the power conditioner into the ups? How can u run those together?

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