PLUG AMPLIFIER INTO POWER CONDITIONER OR INTO WALL RECEPTACLE


Looking to purchase the Niagra 3000 Power Conditioner by Audioquest. This conditioner has 2 outlets for hi current components such as a power amplifier. This use is specifically mentioned in Audioquests advertising. I have a Bryston 4B3 cubed power amp which is rated at 300 watts per channel into 8 and 500 into 4. I am planning to plug my amp into one of the 2 hi current outlets. Yet, the conventional wisdom suggests that power amplifiers should go directly into the wall. I live in Long Island and I believe the power is not that clean. This is one of  the reasons for purchasing this product in the first place. I would be nervous plugging the amp into a standard wall receptacle, which leaves me unprotected.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.   Thank you. 

 

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I tried many over the years via lending library at CableCompany, every single one impacted transients to some degree. This vs 20amp 10AWG dedicated line just for amps/subs. Dedicated line to PC same 20amp, 10AWG. At that time I was running Cary SLM100 mono blocks and Art Audio Carissa Signature 845SET amps. Even with little 300B mono blocks mostly running these days present modified BPT 3.5 Signature blunts transients to some degree, this through it's dedicated amp circuit. Also, keep in mind with most if not all PC's its likely amp outlets pathway not going through entire PC circuit so you're conditioning is being limited in some way.

Not sure on size fits all.  You will just need to try it.  But, I would guess that efficient Class D amps with less current draw might work well with a conditioner where large Class AB amp such as yours might be restricted?