Who has dumped the power conditioner?

I have noticed the benefit of a using a very long extension cord, as the same benefit as dedicated lines. Get a 50' extension cord 12 or 14 gauge. It will equal the benefits of dedicated lines.. (just do not coil it up!)
Elizabeth (Threads | Answers)

Is this supposed to be humor?

Is this supposed to be humor?

From a technical standpoint it strikes me as reasonably plausible. The inductance and/or resistance of the long extension cord(s) would help to isolate the system from sources of electrical noise which may be present elsewhere in the house. Running multiple long extension cords to different parts of the system, such as one to digital components and another to analog components, would reduce cross-talk of digital noise into analog signals that may occur via the ac power distribution arrangement, similar to what multiple dedicated ac lines might do.

This assumes, of course, that the gauges are adequate to support the current draws and run lengths, which offhand I would think may very well be the case for 12 or 14 gauge, serving typical components.

I'm not saying that it will necessarily be as beneficial in all systems as running dedicated lines from the service panel, just that Elizabeth's observations sound plausible.

Regards,
-- Al

installed 4 dedicated lines (1 for ea monoblock, 1 for sources, 1 spare), and found active conditioners were a no-no.

passive conditioners, like acoustic revive, were a clear improvement over just the dedicated lines.

Ssglx, Thanks for the feedback. I took a look at your system"s". If I had to use only one word to describe them it would be "smart".

05-21-09: Dogmcd
For Relentless and Leatherneck1812; do you have fully "dedicated" lines entering your home via a separate service, or do you have dedicated circuits with an isolated ground? Just wondering?

The line I run my amps off of is its own service that was at one time used to run window air conditioners. A steady 125 volts 2.5-3%THD :)