Magfan, yes Powerplants are essentially amplifiers generating 60hz. Markny, It does not output power from a battery. Ncarv, yes, the perceived benefit of regeneration vs. conditioning depends on your equipment and tastes. I've seldom seen a product category that generates such diversity of opinion as this one. Anyone who thinks they are going to get a definitive thumbs up or down on this question is going to end up more confused than enlightened after the forum dust settles. For instance, Jeff Dorgay, the publisher of Tone Audio magazine, can't stand any of the Powerplant regenerators. He's listened to many of them and dislikes every one. (Read his recent posts about this at Audiocircle if interested.) As mentioned earlier, he thinks they suck the life out of the music. However, for every detractor, there are plenty more who love the regeneration route. I've been reading reviews and posts about this product category for many years, and every single product has it's detractors and enthusiasts. You'll just have to try for yourself.
Power conditioning v re-generation; Shunyata v. PS
I recently decided to purchase a PS Power Plant - which as most know, takes AC power, converts it to DC, and then creates from that, new, clean AC power. It seemed logical to me that a new clean power source would be better than a re-conditioned power source.
However, now I am hearing that the Shunyata power re-conditioners (Hydra's) are better ? Is this the case? How can it be ? The PS Audio is producing new, perfectly clean power from a battery source.
QUESTION #2
If the PS unit is producing new power from its battery - why do they recommend that I upgrade the power cord from the wall to the unit ? It would seem to not matter what is going in since it is totally re-created as new power from the battery. Any explanations on this one ?
Thanks !
However, now I am hearing that the Shunyata power re-conditioners (Hydra's) are better ? Is this the case? How can it be ? The PS Audio is producing new, perfectly clean power from a battery source.
QUESTION #2
If the PS unit is producing new power from its battery - why do they recommend that I upgrade the power cord from the wall to the unit ? It would seem to not matter what is going in since it is totally re-created as new power from the battery. Any explanations on this one ?
Thanks !