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Shunyata Power Conditioner advice

I have noticed that a number of well respected reviewers have Shunyata Power Conditioners in their reference systems. The reviews are quite glowing. In some cases the reviewers list two seperate conditioners within their systems; I assume one for amplification and one for source components. In Robert Harley's case, for example, he lists both the Hydra V-Ray v2 and the Hydra 8 v2. My question is this, "would you use the higher quality V-Ray for source or amplification?" My assumption is that you would use it for source?
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tarjin22
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Grant:

Will using two dedicated lines invite hum through a feedback loop? I recall reading an old white paper by Nelson Pass that discouraged using more than one AC line.

I'm waiting for delivery of McIntosh C2300 preamp to feed a McIntosh MC352 amp, using your balanced interconnects. Perhaps the balancing act will diminish hum?

Thanks, Sheldan
tarjin22
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Lacee:

I'll check this out:

"If someone claims that adding dedicated lines created hum or noise, then perhaps it's a bad electrical connection at the panel,the lines are not all on the same side or phase of the panel or that some noise inducing appliance such as the funace AC or refrigerator share close proximity with one or all of the dedicated lines at the panel.

Have an electrician come over and see if he can balance out the amount of draw each half of the panel has."

Since I did all wiring in our house, including panel connections, I'm the one to blame if my two dedicated lines are out of phase!
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