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Would a tube amp generally do better on power conditioner than a SS amp?

If I have understood the posts on the subjects correctly (and it is quite possible that I haven’t) most tube amps do not double their WPC when the impedance drops from 8 ohms to 4 ohms and therefore do not meet the criteria to be a high current amp.  If I have that part right, would that also mean that having a tube amp plugged into a device or component that potentially inhibits or limits current would not effect them as much as it would a high current ss amp?

immatthewj
inna
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My VAC Avatar SE tube integrated 60 watt/ch amp seriously benefits from PS Audio regenerator in every performance aspect. It makes the regenerator work hard, though, the regenerator gets much warmer than with previous solid state equipment, sometimes fan in it turns on too for half a minute or so. But sound is incomparably better than going straight to the wall, and I use Purist Dominus power cord with the amp. More powerful tube amp might shut the regenerator down, I don't know.

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jond
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It really depends on the amp but most low power tube amps should work fine on a power conditioner. I personally run mine on a variac I keep set at 115v works just fine.

immatthewj OP
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Okay.

What made me wonder is that from the threads I have read on the subject, the main objection to power conditioners is that they may limit current.  I would think that current limiting would have more of a negative effect on a high current amp that I am thinking must thrive on drawing a lot of current from the wall?

 

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stringreen
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...just wondering.....is anyone using Ayre equipment......once cutting edge A+ and now silent?

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