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What should I expect after installing a new power management system?

Trying to decide between Shunyata, synergistic, transparent, Niagara from audio quest. They cost between 5000 and $8000. What can I expect when I plug my various components into this pricey box.?  Plan on also getting several higher end power cables. I thought about buying a regenerator but didn't feel this was a good thing

I have heard many things about noise floor and current clean up and a new one, improved transients.

Anyone buy a new power system lately?

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lowrider57
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I failed to mention that the amp should use a heavier power cable (~ 10 gauge) than sources for unrestricted power delivery to the transformer and to keep the capacitors charged.

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I don’t think some posters realise the benefits of power conditioners. Amps should not be plugged into the majority of power conditioners, they will limit current. Low-current-draw components can experience vast improvements in SQ mainly by filtering RFI/EMI, and reducing the noise-floor. Many are capable of isolating noise produced by digital devices so that it doesn’t contaminate the mains.

There are some conditioners that claim to accept amplifiers without limiting current such as PS Audio’s regenerators. I have no experience with these but my balanced power conditioner has increased the performance and enjoyment of listening to music.

 

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