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To Filter or Not To Filter . . .

I don't know if I have a problem that needs fixing. I live in Northern California and currently do not implement any sort of power filtration, conditioning, or surge protection devices. In short of trial and error, how do I know if I need these or not? I am currently using rhodium A/C receptacles with VH audio flavor 4 power cables with rhodium connectors. Thanks!
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thorman
1,262 posts
 
Are you using dedicated lines? Should be your first priority....I wouldn't buy any filtration or Conditioning unless going the Dedicated lines first........
metralla
945 posts
 
What if you live in an apartment that you are renting? I also live in Northern California (San Jose) and, like the original poster, have upgraded receptacles and decent power cords.

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rodman99999
6,166 posts
 
I bought an Audio Magic Stealth XXX several years ago, and it made a vast improvement with regards to the background silence of my system. The results were more what was not noticed until it was gone(background grunge), than something added. It allowed me to better appreciate the detail/microdynamics/ambience retrieval/etc of my system than before. I recently replaced 120ft of 12-2 Romex running to my room, with two runs of 10-2 Romex(equiv. to 4AWG), and what a difference in dynamics/speed! If you have no dedicated power to the room, either will still present you with an improvement/both will be a revelation.
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