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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. :)
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knghifi
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When it comes to audio, sometimes less is more.

My $.02!  :-)
knghifi
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Do I need a power conditioner?
From my experience, Yes.   The problem with noise is one doesn't know it exists until removed.  

As with all components, power conditioners and distributors have their distinctive sonic signature so no one size fits all.

I've had many many active power conditioners, Shunyata, PS Audio PPP, EquiTech 2Q ... they all remove noise, darker background but found the sound processed and artificial so been using 2 passive Weizhi PRS-6s.   One for amps and other sources.

I've always had high current/power amps and found they benefit with power distributors.  All active conditioners I tried seems to limit current and dynamics where 2Q was by far the best.    

I don't experience any limiting with the Weizhi on 300 wpc mono amps.   I have 2 friends very satisfied using HB Cable Marble with their system/amps.   Also heard Soulution amps owners positive results with Ansuz Mainz8 power distributor and Shunyata Denali.

My 0.2!
knghifi
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bacon333. I had an Equi=Tech 2Q and was replaced with Weizhi.  I also have a HFC MC-6.   Stock I prefer MC-6 to Weizhi.   But after replacing the IEC and outlets on both Weizhi with NCF, I prefer the Weizhi.

I have 2 20 amp dedicated lines ... also had a ground post added to the Weizhis so I can tie grounds together and the improvement is staggering.   I never realized noise existed until it was gone.

I'm going to replace iec and outlets on the MC-6 with NCF and add a grounding post.   Should be an interesting comparison to the Weizhi.

I have a friend with 2 HB Cable Marbles in all Epsilon and VTL Siegfied MKII system and sounds amazing.   I don't hear any current or dynamic restrictions with Siegfried plugged in the HB Cable. 

Also have a dealer settled on HB Cable Marble and his home system is very very good.

Eventually I'll get a HB Cable Marble but no immediate plans.

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