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Postive or Negative Results -Big Amp & Conditioner

I would like to take a poll on personal results with a big power amp. like a (Threshold SA/4e or Pass 350.5)plugged into a line conditoner/surge protection. If the results were good or bad. Meaning sound diminish. Or is it worth the loss of sound for protection of your power amp.

I have not yet tried a good line conditioner/surge protector on my power amps. Currently plugging directly into the wall.

So my vote is yet undecided.

Good -X ?
Bad -X ?

Be sure to give an explanation and or recommendation. No puny power amp apply. Just looking amps that have tremendous current that make your lights dim when turned on.
Thanks.
Joe
joefama
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dedicatedaudio
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Hi Joe,
The Running Springs Duke will protect your amps via propritary RSV's and resettable breakers. They also voltage stabilize via a large propritary capacitor bank without current limitting or adding coloration. 20amp/2400w inbound current = 20amps/2400w available outbound current.
CHEERS
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Hi Joe,
Like Dedicated Audio I also sell Running Springs.
Cheers.
jim_swantko
301 posts
 
Levinson 336 (350x2) with Audio-Magic Stealth and couldn't be happier.

You should give Jerry a call at Audio-Magic before you make a decision. He can customize an outlet on their conditioners specifically for large current amps.

Good luck
Jim
redcarskyline
8 posts
 
Hi Joe
I have until recently run a Krell FPB 200 through an Audiophile APS 1050 mains regenerator with excellent results. Way better than just plugged direct to the mains, no compresion of sound no softening or bluring of either the bass or high frequencies. In conclusion no exagiration of any aspect of the sound. Just all round better results, worth the cost. No problems during powering the Krell up when the massive Tx and caps charge and energise up.
Hope that helps,
Andy
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jmcgrogan2
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Audphile1, please state which Hydra you were using. You will notice that I recommended the Hydra 2, as I have found that this is the best Hydra for a high powered amp application. Yes, the other Hydra's with their added circuitry, can slow down amp speed.
Just like I didn't recommend any RSA power conditioner. The RSA Duke is by far the best RSA product for a high powered amplifier. Make sure you try the right conditioner for the right job before you nix the whole product line.
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