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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ghdprentice  Thanks! I will move the amp to the wall. I don't think I can change to dedicated line without tearing up my walls though.

Tony, I built and had powder coated the same my pre-amp I made from VTA. I really am happy with both products.

 

I've always heard a difference and prefer direct into the wall. My instructions for the Van Alstine Vision SET 120 power amplifier directs me to plug directly to the wall.

VTL amps don't have internal protection and will go FLAMES if surge happens.

The short answer is Better safe than sorry. That means I wouldn't even have second thought in mind considering where I live.