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Sound Application for power amps

I've tried various power conditioners including Shunyata Hydra's and while they offer amazing benefits with digital and preamps, I have never thought that plugging amplifiers into these sounded beneficial. I currently am using my 300 watt SS amp plugged directly into the wall via a Purist Dominus power cord, which is fed by a dedicated line thru an Audio Excellence wall outlet. I have been told by a few members that the one conditioner that actually improves the sound of an amp is the Sound Application products. I would be buying used and would like some comments on this issue and which one to buy. I was also was wondering if I would need to put in a 20 amp wall outlet to accomodate the SA conditioner. Thank you
rhythmace4218
rhythmace4218 OP
53 posts
 
Puremusic, my main concern is whether or not the SA will limit the performance of amplifiers when plugged into the SA units. Can you comment on that? Thank you
rhythmace4218 OP
53 posts
 
711smilin, what amp do you use with the SA unit? Thank you
711smilin
513 posts
 
The SA RLS is NON current limiting, I use my Doddd 120's with it, and will use my Lamm ML2's when I get them next week.
puremusic
226 posts
 
I use the RLS on my Jadis JA80 tube monoblocks which drive the main speakers and on the solid state Bryston 7B ST amp which drives the subwoofer. There is no noticeable limitation of current. The RLS is not a transformer based conditioner.
oneobgyn
410 posts
 
I use Jim Weil's Line Stage for "everything" except my amps. IMO the Linestage is the best available in the market.Having said that however, amps should "always" be plugged directly into the wall and not into a line purifier.Even Jim Weil will tell you this. He came to my house to hook up his line stage and helped install the two dedicated lines for my amps All amp manufacturers will tell you this. I use two dedicated 30 amp lines on single stranded 6 gauge Romex wire each grounded at the street.
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