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

Showing 2 responses by jasonsim

How would he know he made a good decision without trying both the Shunyata Denali and Equitech 2RQ?
Thanks for the responses.  Awaiting your impressions of the 2RQ.  I am using a Shunyata Hydra Talos (6 outlet) conditioner in my system connected to the wall with an Alpha HC 20amp cable.  I very much wanted the Denali, but gotta feed the family while struggling to find audio nirvana.  :-)  

If your dealer carries Shunyata, maybe they will let you borrow a demo Denali unit for a home evaluation.  My dealer allows this, but they don't have any Denali's in-house.

Jason