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House AC Line Variance

A question about AC...

My measured AC line voltage runs from 123 to 130 VAC. Lowest in the evening and highest in the morning. I assume this is due to load in the neighborhood. It really affects the bias on my tube integrated.

So is this a normal range (seems high) and is that big of fluctuation?

Is this something that can be "controlled" at the house or is this the power company?

Thanks for any info.
benb

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benb OP
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Thanks for the responses.
I am going to give a voltage regulation (APS 1050) sysem a try.
I love my line conditioner (Sound Application RLS) and what it does to the sound, but this may be the better solution for the large variation in voltage in my house. I just hope it sounds as good.
benb OP
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Tbg,

Sounds like you have experience with regulators. So what do they do to the sound that is poison? Have you listened to battery UPS types? And do you prefer line conditioners? Transformer-based or not?
I am in communication with the power company but the neighborhood is 75 years old and it seems like they won't be of much help.
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