Power conditioning v re-generation; Shunyata v. PS

"If the PS unit is producing new power from its battery - why do they recommend that I upgrade the power cord from the wall to the unit ? It would seem to not matter what is going in since it is totally re-created as new power from the battery. Any explanations on this one ?"

"The better the input, the lesser the dirty work the PPP has to do and the better the result. You can add on other tweaks to make it sounds better as well."

I don't get this either. It seems to me that the difference between power conditioners and AC regenerators would be akin to the difference between water purifiers and distilling water. In the first method I can understand the influence of the source, but not the second.

Since I can't have dedicated lines in my apartment, I've been trying to research the "Audiophile APS Purepower 2000" as an AC source for my 200W mono-blocks. Again, I'm reading that one has to be very cautious when dealing with high current amps, but I don't understand that caution...What could possibly be wrong with 20 amps and 200 watts of virgin AC newly created from DC?

"What could possibly be wrong with 20 amps and 200 watts of virgin AC newly created from DC?"

Im sorry, that should have read "2000" watts.

I may have this wrong, but it sounds as though the PS regenerator is an amplifier which puts out 60hz.....
You could run an AC device from your amp, if you had a 60hz signal generator to the input....and were careful on the power limits and it would put out 110v.....(less than likely)

Wouldn't the effect of any power conditioner, including these, depend upon the mix of components in your system?

Magfan, yes Powerplants are essentially amplifiers generating 60hz. Markny, It does not output power from a battery. Ncarv, yes, the perceived benefit of regeneration vs. conditioning depends on your equipment and tastes. I've seldom seen a product category that generates such diversity of opinion as this one. Anyone who thinks they are going to get a definitive thumbs up or down on this question is going to end up more confused than enlightened after the forum dust settles. For instance, Jeff Dorgay, the publisher of Tone Audio magazine, can't stand any of the Powerplant regenerators. He's listened to many of them and dislikes every one. (Read his recent posts about this at Audiocircle if interested.) As mentioned earlier, he thinks they suck the life out of the music. However, for every detractor, there are plenty more who love the regeneration route. I've been reading reviews and posts about this product category for many years, and every single product has it's detractors and enthusiasts. You'll just have to try for yourself.