Power conditioner some say yes and some say no.


Depending on who I ask a power transformer conditioner can have a good effect on the sound while others claim they inhibit the dynamics of an amp. I don’t have serious power problems as far as I know but I enjoy my sound most of the time. I currently use a Hydra 6 for my entire system except for my amp where I use a Hydra 2. Would it make sense to invest thousands on a power transformer conditioner or would my Hydras be enough by isolating the components from each other. I was waiting for a Keces IQRP 3600 to try but the dealer I was to get it from died from Covid-19 before arranging my Keces to be shipped. I am out $4000 and am not so fast to drop another $4000 on the Keces. Perhaps in the future if it makes sense. I find that not many use transformer conditioners due to the dynamics limitations of the amp. Any help would be appreciated.
mitchb

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My system has all digital sources (disk & music server) and when I upgraded from a modest Furman conditioner to the PS Audio P10, I noticed an immediate improvement in the sound quality.  When the P15 was introduced, I upgraded again and was pleasantly surprised how the bass tightened up and the sound stage improved a little more.

I can't speak to whether these units would improve analog sources, but I'd say with digital the answer for me was "yes".