There are those members who use a computer type power conditioner for the front end digital source components, and even pre-amplifiers with enjoyment. Power amplifiers seem not to thrive on the cost effective computer industry power conditioners, and lose dynamic and rhythmic punch. Some years back when all of one system's components were plugged into one Tripp-lite power conditioner I was happy because I didn't know what I was missing. If you audition an amplifier through the better power cords plugged directly into the wall then you will hear the difference. The better cords eliminate much of the bad sound from your AC current, but won't help if lightning strikes. Two companies to check out for an amp power cord would be Marigo and Mapleshade, each with very different approaches to the sound of cleaner AC power without the conditioner box. The more expensive PS audio unit referred to in your posting helps provide highly consistent, optimized performance, but whether it is worth it to you depends on your own ears in your own listening room.
Power Conditioning ?
I am looking for a power protection unit for my system and have seen brands like PS Audio, Monster, etc. But I haven't seen anyone mentioned here on Audiogon about products from APC (American Power Conversion). APC is THE largest and mose reputablepPower protection vendor in the US (and the world). I've worked for IT dept. of several companies and almost all power protections are from APC, except a few huge UPS for the entire server room. I'll bet if you go to your company's server room, you will see APC product all over the place.
My initial research leads me to believe that PS Audio or Monster et al. are way overpriced.
For example,
APC model 'Back-UPS RS'
--Automatic Voltage Regulation, surge protest, 600W output power, plus a 1000VA Battery (!) so you are saved from electricity blackout.
-- MSRP $250.
PS Audio model 'P500 Power Plant'
--Automatic Voltage Regulation, 500W output power
-- MSRP $1995
It is simply difficult (to say the least) for me to justify the 7X price hike. I'd appreciate the experts or gurus here on Audiogon can 'enlighten' me.
BTW, APC's homepage is: www.apcc.com
(you've probably already known PS Audio)
Abe
from Bay Area
My initial research leads me to believe that PS Audio or Monster et al. are way overpriced.
For example,
APC model 'Back-UPS RS'
--Automatic Voltage Regulation, surge protest, 600W output power, plus a 1000VA Battery (!) so you are saved from electricity blackout.
-- MSRP $250.
PS Audio model 'P500 Power Plant'
--Automatic Voltage Regulation, 500W output power
-- MSRP $1995
It is simply difficult (to say the least) for me to justify the 7X price hike. I'd appreciate the experts or gurus here on Audiogon can 'enlighten' me.
BTW, APC's homepage is: www.apcc.com
(you've probably already known PS Audio)
Abe
from Bay Area