Amp ac cable connection


Does anyone have an opinion on whether or not the 20 amp power cord form my amp should be plugged into my synergistic research conditioner or directly into the wall?  Hearing mixed reviews
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It is not a dedicated outlet but the pc is plugged into the wall and the other outlet is vacant.

ok,  After some fairly extensive listening I am keeping the ac cable plugged into the Shunyata research Hydra PC. My observations were the following:

Direct in to the wall, the sound was much bigger but a bit raw.  Bass response was deeper and the details were more acute.  But there was a definite edginess on the high end that left me listener fatigued. 


Into the Shunyata produced a lot less edginess and a tighter but more musical presentation. The bass was a bit more subdued and the stage was smaller but still very involved. 


In summrry, it's like riding a horse bareback or with a saddle.  It seems more exciting when plugged directly into the wall but its a lot more comfortable sounding when plugged into the Hydra. 

Just to conclude my personal findings on this subject, i have my amp directly into the wall. The greater soundstaging and detail on most recrdings was too irresistable. Now i need to upgrademy wall socket. Does it ever end? I think not