Anyone have the Answer?


I am trying to learn how to measure my ac lines to see if they need
conditioning or Regeneration. 

Now it seems to me a person would want to know how bad an issue
they have before tossing out $3-7k for a machine to fix it.

I have asked this question on several forums and so far no one has ventured an answer.

Or are we as consumers supposed to just accept an issue exists and buy the product?



chorus

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I thank everyone for making a good faith effort to respond to the question I put out. It was in the first sentence for those misguided.

There are some good thoughts and some less practical- unless
you are already in possession of the $10k Fluke instrument suggested.

I have had fairly good luck in the past reading through a myriad of
AG responses and deciding which way to go. I think anyone reading
this thread may begin to understand why I even pose the question.

If I thought the idea was all "Bunk" i wouldn't be wasting time on it.
I think it is probably valuable but I am not spending a dime until
someone shows me. Love the MO folk.

I do have two dedicated 20 amp lines. Now are those for analogue and digital or for audio and video? Heard both ways. Pls explain your position if you have one.

The straightforward solution to any audio uncertainty is to buy one
on a trial basis. Not always a practical solution however.

I tend to think that there are enough experienced people reading
this forum that if I read all the replies carefully, I will find one that
is most helpful. I thought I had a well worded question but maybe not.

Believe it or not this method of learning has been working well for me over the past 5 years. However as I mentioned this particular question seems to stump people more often than not. 

I think my next move will be to reach out to the Shunyata people
to get their take. Good suggestion-thanks! I will share what I learn.

Eric- I fear your answer must be the closest to correct which is
why no one else tries to respond.  Way over my head. 

Thanks all!!


Thanks for even more good ideas to try!
The baking analogy is something that hit home.

Some clarification please:

1. If I try an excellent power cable to my Streamer or Dac or AMP-
(Which first? The DAC?) and I find I hear a very noticeable
improvement, is that telling me I should start with an AQ/Furman/PS Audio/Shunyata or ? conditioner/regenerator first
or buy better cabling/inters?

I read of those who tried conditioners  and felt the soundstage was negatively impacted. 

2. If I flip all breakers off except the two going to my system
and that produces a very noticeable improvement, does this tell me
I need a regenerator ?? Or just install a new J-box and cut off the
wife when I listen?

3. I am beginning to see which direction to go. I am no E.E. and 
the thought of comparing sine waves leaves me woozy.

Thanks for all the various approaches.

Best,

Jeff