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Postive or Negative Results -Big Amp & Conditioner

I would like to take a poll on personal results with a big power amp. like a (Threshold SA/4e or Pass 350.5)plugged into a line conditoner/surge protection. If the results were good or bad. Meaning sound diminish. Or is it worth the loss of sound for protection of your power amp.

I have not yet tried a good line conditioner/surge protector on my power amps. Currently plugging directly into the wall.

So my vote is yet undecided.

Good -X ?
Bad -X ?

Be sure to give an explanation and or recommendation. No puny power amp apply. Just looking amps that have tremendous current that make your lights dim when turned on.
Thanks.
Joe
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jmcgrogan2
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Well, I could be wrong, but what I think Joe is asking is not if the power conditioner will improve the sound, but if the power conditioner will protect the amp w/o harming the sound.

I have had 2 power conditioners that I felt did a good job of not degrading the sound of a BAT VK-600SE, yet providing surge protection. These were the Shunyata Hydra 2, and the Running Springs Audio Duke.
Most other power conditioners I've tried have restricted the sonics to some degree.
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jmcgrogan2
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Audphile1, please state which Hydra you were using. You will notice that I recommended the Hydra 2, as I have found that this is the best Hydra for a high powered amp application. Yes, the other Hydra's with their added circuitry, can slow down amp speed.
Just like I didn't recommend any RSA power conditioner. The RSA Duke is by far the best RSA product for a high powered amplifier. Make sure you try the right conditioner for the right job before you nix the whole product line.
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