Power conditioner question


Hi All,

Has anyone ever noticed how much better their system sounds in the wee hours of the night (or early morning). I don't know what it is, but I can't explain it. I wish I could have the same sound quality in the middle of the afternoon when the house is quiet. I can't put my finger on it, but in a house that is silent in the afternoon, my system to me, just sounds better when it is equally silent at night. I hope this isn't a physchological thing. I was wondering if maybe the line noise from my neighbors could be the issue, or maybe there are more people using the power circuit in the afternoon and putting all kinds of noise on it. Does anyone know anything about this? Does anyone out there think a power conditioner can give me the same quality of sound that I receive at night in the afternoon, on account of the fact that the line would be "cleaner"? Has anyone ever tried this?

Thanks in advanced
krazeeyk

Showing 1 response by mdomnick

This is one of those things that has been widely discussed and I feel, as do many others, the reason is at night less people are drawing current than mid day. Fewer ACs running, fewer tvs, computers...etc. This leaves more consistent power out there for high current devices, and the electricity is 'cleaner.'

Will a power conditioner give you more consistent sound? Yes, I feel they do, but to what degree is very subjective. That really depends on the quality of your electricity in your area. There are lots of brands and designs out there for dirty a/c and which is best for you will take research and experimentation on your part. I will say be prepared to spend over $1K if your going to get a line conditioner (assuming you need it to power a large system and tv). Also study up on balanced a/c...products like CinePro and Equitech.

This does not explain that a significant portion of audiofools feel their systems sound better when listening to them in the dark. I know mine does, but that screams psychological and not physical, so go figure.