Power Conditioners


I have been researching AC conditioners and the more I read the more I am confused. There are passive units such as the Running Springs and Velocitor and then there are the ones using transformers for "balanced power". Is one better for the front end and one for the amplifiers? Any info or opinion would be appreciated. Don
donaudio
I really can't answer your question. However I can tell you I have Panamax, Monster, Ps Audio, Richard Gray and
have settled on the Running Springs. I was able to doa week long in home demo and when I took it back I came home and realized my system had lost what I grown to love in the past few days. I have a Jaco on main system and a Haley
on the video cabinet and beleive I am set for life. I do have a full Cardas wired system and RS uses Cardas wiring and Power Cables, that synergy may be the key, but don't know for sure.
The forces and the masses are against you but it really doesn't need to be confusing.

You might take a look at this other thread.

Don't be confused about line conditioning

-IMO
I use a Isotech GII Mini Sub on pre and source and a Titan for my amps with fantastic results.
I have tried exact power,equitech,richard gray,monster.
Best results was the Isotech products.

The GII Mini sub can also handle amps because it has two High Output recepticles..all outlets isolate equiptment from each other.
That's the problem with researching, many times the more you read the more confused you will become.
Just as with all things in this hobby, the best conditioner for your system can only really be chosen by you. Others can tell you what worked for them, but system synergy and personal musical taste vary so much that no one can tell you what will work best for you.

My reco would be to search the classifieds, and be patient. When you see a good deal on a unit that intrigues you, buy it and try it. If you like it, you're done, if not, try another.

One thing I would suggest on researching is to find out what the PLC does, and what you want. For instance, you have the RSA and the Walker listed together under passive conditioners. While they technically are both passive, the RSA offers surge protection while the Walker does not. This may or may not mean something to you.

Cheers,
John
I have a dedicated 20 amp line to my system and still benefit from balanced power condtioning. There is a BPT FS on Audio Asylum