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Can too many components on one outlet affect the sound of an amp?

I am running a few amps, a receiver, tv and a few more components on the same outlet. I am using a power conditioner. My main issue is - I recently noticed that when I'm only running my McIntosh MC275, a pre-amp and a cd player, I seem to be getting better bass compared to having more components on. Is it just my imagination? Or is it possible? Everything is running on a 15 amp circuit.
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giri
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Using a proper power conditioner reduces the background noise level and improves the dynamics, besides protection from lightening and other hazards. One other thing that I did was lift the ground and do a separate star grounding that goes out of the house into the ground. This I do not recommend to all as it has its serious dangers, but made my system remarkably quiet. Having separate circuits can induce hum at times. 
Having said that, subtle changes in sound with any change may or may not be for your liking as we all hear differently.
thanks,
Giri

giri
39 posts
 
cleeds
"do you mean the safety ground------"
The ground is lifted only for the outlets in the audio, not from the main circuit board. You are absolutely right that it does not meet the code, when I sell the house, it will be set right. Therefore, I recommended caution. not for every one. It did make a significant difference though in sound. 

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