Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound?


My system sounds great. When it is on and not playing music it is dead silent. I tried a PowerPlant Regenerator and it didn’t improve my sound. Actually it slightly constricted my soundstage. Like most audiophiles I’m always searching for that next improvement and wonder if a power conditioner might add something to my SQ So before I start auditioning any power conditioners on a 30 day trial I’d like to know if anyone has experienced a significant improvement to their system, what that improvement was and which power conditioners they used. Right now I’m considering the Isoteck brand. Possibly the Aquarius or Electra. I’d most likely keep the amp plugged into the wall and connect my Streamer and DAC to the conditioner.

jfrmusic

“So since my system is dead silent I’m not yet connected any power conditioner will add enough to justify the cost or worse degrade the sound.”
@jfrmusic, 

Just like anything else in audio, no two products are created equal or have similar outcome. I suggest you to try few conditioners and decide if you need one or not needing at all. My system is dead quiet to began with, even then I found power conditioner to further lower the noise. It ties everything together nicely and you stop thinking about it and get down to enjoying music. 

All of my components, including Class A, Accuphase Integrated plugged into power conditioner. I can understand your skepticism, you can always start off with a passive power distributor like Furutech e-TP60 or iFi power station with active noise cancellation before spending more money. 

@audioquest4life, 

I am using a pair of Shindo Mr. T in my system. I started off with one and added 2nd one to run digital and analog components separately. One Mr. T easily powered my entire system but 2nd one affords more outlets and easy placement options. 

Sounds like some folks are plugging their amp(s) into their power conditioner while others are making a point of plugging them directly into the wall. What would be the point of bypassing the power conditioner, assuming it is able to supply enough current to the amps?

FWIW, I just replaced my Furman with a Tripp Lite LSM606M voltage regulator, noise filter, and surge protector. 6 outlets and 600 watt capacity. Enough for everything I have without power amp but they have larger versions. First impression very positive. On sale at Amazon for $114. 

Maintains 120v and definitely improved clarity and definition. It's brand new so time will tell. 

I have everything plugged into the conditioner. It makes sense to me to provide clean power to all the component, especially the amp(s).