Tube amp power conditioning?


I have an Aronov SA-60 tube amp. I am currently running it directly into the wall via a VD Nite PC with excellent results. (But I want it all dammit!) I have a PS Audio HC Ultimate Outlet for my analog front-end with amazing success. However, when I put it on my amp, I lost dynamics. Although, I have heard from others that they have good results with solid-state. I am wondering what A'goners with tube amps use to best effect? Plug-in power conditioners, parallel conditioners, just after-market cords, or a combination?

Thanks in advance for any insights.
nismo

Showing 1 response by albertporter

I use no power conditioning at all, just dedicated lines and good outlets. The fact that you prefer your Arnov with no conditioning is not surprising. Many amplifiers suffer compression and even bandwidth loss with power conditioners.

I don't doubt that some members posting after me will have different results from their own systems, particularly with solid state devices.

The odd thing about my system is that EVERY component ever plugged into a conditioner suffers a loss in quality. I was particularly surprised that my Soundlab speakers (drawing one eighth of an amp!) were noticeably damaged when used with conditioners. I have tried six conditioners so far, but certainly not all that are available. There must be dozens.