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Power conditioners and amp dynamics???

I know the rule of thumb is to plug one's power amp into the wall outlet, preferably a dedicated line, but in my case, my electrical sytem is very prone to brown outs, black outs, and all manner of power interruptions and surges on a weekly basis (all the power lines in my neighborhood run underground, have insulation that is ancient, and my power is impacted every time it rains). Given this scenario, can you guys give me a short list of power conditioners that would protect my large (125W) solid state power amp from these problems and, to your ears, not restrict dynamics?
mp666
teajay
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Mp666, I run two sets of monoblocks( Pass Labs XA-100's and Threshold SA-1's) through a Running Springs Audio Jaco line conditioner with great benefits with no loss of microdynamics/slam/punch at all.

I posted a review on the Jaco here on the GON, which will provide the details that piece would offer you in your system.
tripper
223 posts
 
Audioprism makes or made line conditioners of great value and they do not restrict power.
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audphile1
4,214 posts
 
Shunyata Hydra.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
I've run a number of high quality amplifiers including Pass XA-60 mono blocks, Art Audio PX-25 mono blocks, and Atma-Sphere M-60 mono blocks into Running Springs and Audience power conditioners. Every time it sounded better running the amps directly into dedicated lines.

This may largely depend on the quality of your municipal power supply but in my case direct into dedicated lines was clearly superior.

YMMV
john_fink
140 posts
 
I have a Shunyata Hydra 8 and love it.
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