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Power Conditioners

I have about $5,000 invested in  a 2 channel stereo setup. Marantz PM7000N integrated receiver, Canton Chrono SL596 speakers, Rega P6 table, blue jeans Canare 4S11 cables. Is it worth it to buy a cheap power conditioner/protector like this  https://www.musicdirect.com/power/furman-pst-8-d-digital-power-station or this  https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/power-conditioners/products/pangea-quattro-power-center

Will I be able to hear a difference/is my equipment sensitive enough to notice a difference; or will a typical surge protector suffice? Otherwise, will it be a waste of money to spend money on a low priced conditioner?

Thanks!
ecrotty
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twoleftears
5,360 posts
 
There are power distributors, surge protectors, and power "conditioners" (of a great variety of technologies).  To hear a significant difference, my experience is that you need to invest some fairly substantial $$.
cleeds
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ecrotty
My power source is standard residential 110v ... the power is fairly stable with no brown/black out.
Are you sure? If you're correct, your voltage is quite low and out of spec. Nominal voltage in the US is 120VAC ± 5 percent, so you should measure 114VAC minimum.
jl35
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I use one and it doesn't improve the sound...
ecrotty OP
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Are you sure? If you're correct, your voltage is quite low and out of spec. Nominal voltage in the US is 120VAC ± 5 percent, so you should measure 114VAC minimum.
My exact voltage is 114.8v. You are correct that 120v is standard, however voltages vary greatly depending on your grid. Regardless of voltage, are cheap ac conditioners worth it?
rsf507
2,577 posts
 
Don't bother with the cheap conditioners IMO
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