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Power Conditioners - Best Set-Up

I'm considering a power conditioner for my system and have read alot of threads about them. However, I'm confused as
to which parts of the sound system would benefit. Several folks have said that the amp, with its big transformer, gets very little benefit. So is a power conditioner best for source components? How about pre-amps?

Some background info:

I have a dedicated line and am using a tube amp and pre-amp. I've heard great things about AudioPrism's Power Foundation and Shunyata Research Hydra power conditioners.

Thanks
lrm1jaf

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lrm1jaf OP
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Buscis2 - That's a pretty detailed answer, and I appreciate the time you spent on it.

Let me give you some more information. I actually have two 20 amp dedicated lines with seperate isolated grounds with direct feeds to the main electrical box. My amp is rated at 90 watts @ 8 ohms and it's a tube unit.

The amp gets one of the dedicated lines along with a tuner and VCR. While the other dedicated line gets the tube pre-amp, CD Player, and TV.

Does this info help?

Thanks again for your time.
lrm1jaf OP
14 posts
 
Robin, thank you for time. I went to BPT's website. It appears that their power conditioners focus on noice reduction common with a shared circuit, i.e. air conditioners, refrigerators, etc. I'm not sure they would be helpful with a dedicated line for the audio.

Nguyenchiro, thank you for your help. I haven't found All Pro's web-site. Do you know it?

Buscis2, once agin your answers were very helpful.
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