Garth Powell on Why Audioquest does not make AC Regenerators


Interesting interview from a couple weeks ago with Garth Powell of Audioquest who seriously decries the use of AC regenerators with a detailed argument. I’m not qualified to affirm or rebut that argument, but since people debate "conditioners vs. regenerators" here, I’m passing it along for your inspection.

https://youtu.be/bXRehON7SlM

Notice that he doesn't mention ps audio and that ps audio defends its regenerators (as exempt from Garth's critique) in the comments. Not sure how many other regenerators out there beyond ps audio. 
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I sold my AQ Niagara 5000 and replaced it with a PS Audio PowerPlant P20. I also have connected to that a Shunyata power strip isolated connected to give me more outlets and outlets distant, sort-of, from the P20. I couldn’t be happier with the P20. Connected to them are a pair of Bryston 28B3 moniblocks via AQ Tornado HC power cables. 
On my other system I have a PS Audio PowerPlant P12 connected to that is an AQ Niagara 1200. Amp cables are either another AQ Tornado HC or when using monoblocks, Shunyata Delta NRs. 
I think PS Audio and Audioquest both make good gear. I use both per the above. Just pick the right tool from the right company for the job. Lastly, PS Audio also sells AQ cables (maybe AQ gear too, if you ask your PS Audio rep?).