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Do I need a power conditioner?

I’m in the process of dropping a dedicated 20 amp circuit or 2 into the music room.
So if I have a dedicated circuit for the amp, and a dedicated circuit for everything else,
is a conditioner useful?
I have several fairly decent systems going that I tweek and retweek.
Just got around to upgrading cables. Avoided conditioners because, in general, they dampen the presentation.
Was using a PS Audio PPP for low power components. But fell for the Shunyata spiel.
Plugged in a Hydra 4 with a Python Helix and was very happy with how it cleaned up the Zu Druids.
Seems high sensitivity speakers maybe reveal the grunge also.
Moved it to my system with the Martin Logans and the presentation seemed a bit lean and just a bit lifeless, using just copperhead cable to Hydra. (using all Pangea to get from the Hydra to other components.)
Then I put a Black Mamba from Classe amp straight to the wall and Wow! Single most significant tweek ever for me.
So I’m thinking, maybe I don’t need the Denali I ordered if I just use a couple dedicated circuits and some Shunyata power cords everywhere.
Opinions?
Thanks. :)
leotis

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I can only recount my experience with balanced AC power. If you had no benefit with it placed in your system, so be it. We had very different outcomes for whatever the reasons may be.
Charles
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Good reasoning. I'd choose balanced AC power vs a power generator to achieve greater sonic impact and overall audio system improvement.
Charles
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I was pretty confident Leotis that the innate qualities of balanced AC power would be apparent once you actually did some listening. . As you note, decreased noise and absolutely no loss of the music (in fact there’s more musical nuance and information).Balanced AC power is a permanent fixture in my system.

Charles

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Leotis,
It's all a continuing learning experience.  I had no awareness of balanced AC power until I came across a review/article about 7 years ago.  The case presented was logical and compelling and I decided to try it in my home system.  It is one of the best audio decisions I've made.  Improved sound quality across the board and no negatives that I could detect. I have the BPT 3.5 Signature plus. It will never be removed from my system. 
Charles 
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I believe that leotis made a good decision due to the attributes provided by a high quality balanced AC power isolation transformer. My confidence is based on the technology and good implementation of balanced power supplying audio components. 

The Shunyata may also be a fine product but it does not offer the merits of balanced AC.
Charles 
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Hi Leotis,

You made a very wise decision in choosing a balanced AC power transformer/conditioner.  Balanced power is a different approach and is an excellent choice for audio components. I’ve used one in my system for 8 years and consider it a necessity as it will remain a life long fixture in my system. I have found no negatives or compromises with it, all positive attributes across the board. I believe that you’ll be very pleased with your unit.

Charles

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