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PS Audio PowerPlant P20 better than pure direct AC I get during the night?

Hello,

my system sounds better during the night and it must be related to cleaner AC when factories and offices are closed.

So I'm planning to add a PP P20 to my system in order to standardise the SQ during the 24h. 

However I've a question for you : will a P20 (for my whole system, power amp included) provide a better SQ than the present night-time direct AC?

Thank you!
Gianluca
gkg2k

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audioht
12 posts
 
It depends on how bad your incoming power is- I wish there was a cheap VAC measuring meter so you could see incoming AC with distortion. 

I have P12 and my incoming AC was 117VAC with 7% THD as indicated on P12- and using this made a big difference- I could sense openness in sonics. This was 6 months ago. 

Now I have a dedicated line into my room (cheap investment) and  I do not find much of difference in using my P12 anymore. When I checked my incoming is 118-119 VAC with 1% distortion - so not sure there is any value-add. I preferred RSA Dmitri to P12 and P12 will be on sale soon. 



audioht
12 posts
 
gkg2k,

Running springs Dmitiri is no longer produced - you can get bargains for used item.  If you google you will see it is preference issue- some liked and others did not. 

That said, I have heard raves about Shunyata Tritonv3/Tyhon combo from audiophile I trust (he repaced Dmitiri, and P15).  A bit too expensive for my blood. 

IMHO get 2 of any of the brands mentioned, plug them and return one. You will not go wrong- ultimately it is system match and your subjective ears which will make the call.

Kris
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