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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@leotis,
I most likely can't suggest any further answers to your questions than what has already been mentioned above my post, however, I would like to add a few suggestions and give you my take on my own systems. 

If possible I would suggest you add at least two if not three dedicated 20 amp circuits into your music room. That way you can have any digital components (including a turntable motor if you should have or ever get one) on its own dedicated line, in case you should decide down the road that you don't need power conditioning.

I have a Denali 2000T that I was powering my Plinius SA Reference Amp and Allnic L-3000 preamp from however I found that I prefer the sound of my amp when powered directly from the wall outlet.

As far as power conditioning goes, that's something you need to try and decide for yourself if you need or like it or not. Everyone's system is different and no one but you can make that decision.
Leotis,  congratulations on your purchase. Many years ago I purchased the Q2 balance power unit. I still have it and it still works great. One upgrade that comes to mind that you could do anytime is put the outlets of your choice into the unit. That will definitely improve the sound.
@leotis,
The first time I heard my Equi=Tech 2Q in my system (years ago, 2001)
I described the music as sounding like it was on steriods, in a good way!

@bacon333, I own the Equi=Tech Q2 and the HFC MC-6 (among others). In my main system, I prefer the sound of my front end (Allnic L-3000, Yamamoto Dac, Sonic Frontiers STF-1 Transport, Allnic H-1201 Phono Preamp) while using the MC-6.
I'm guessing that I'm lucky because I find the power on my dedicated lines to be fairly clean, in my opinion.
@bacon333, I have the MC-6. I was told that the MC-6 Hemisphere is superior to the MC-6 and works on different principals.
I want to correct the above statement I made about how the MC-6 Hemisphere works. The MC-6 Hemisphere does work on the same principal as the MC-6 however, the parts are upgraded and there is an advanced waveguide system along with a ceramic-tempered, hard, anodized aluminum receptacle mounting and bottom plates for vibration-resistant mounting systems on the internal waveguides and receptacles.