Not sure for power conditioner my amp or not.


Hi, I have an VTA ST-120 I built using KT88C’s for my 2 channel. I have all my equipment running through a Torus Power TOT MAX Toroidal Isolation. I have heard 2 different versions on what to do. As far as what to plug my amp into. The wall or the TOT’s? I know this isn’t a "power conditioner" such as PS Audio sells. Should I keep everything plugged into the TOT, so all my grounds are the same and it has the optional surge protection? Or straight into the wall? I tried the wall once, but didn’t hear a difference really. But I didn’t test for long and not sure I ever got to the point of drawing too much power from the amp. Which is the best way to leave it? Thanks! Scott

VTA ST-120

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Showing 3 responses by johnnycamp5

I’ve noticed this too with power amps.

So amp direct to wall socket and source components and PREAMP to conditioner

 

IME even for balanced power, the transformer ought to be pretty massive in order to not have it sound like it sucks the life out of the music.

I have a BPS (toroid at 2700VA) weighing approx. 80 lbs and it still pulled down my various power amps...

YMMV