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Seeking advice on power conditioners/regenerators

I am wondering whether a power conditioner or regenerator would make a difference in my system, and if so what would you recommend in the "value" price category.
I have no idea if my power is "clean" or "dirty".  What I can say is I live in SoCal, my provider is SDG&E.  I have rooftop solar, panels made by Sunpower (with micro-inverters).  I am connected to the grid.
The components I have "plugged-in" are as follows:
Turntable power supply:  Linn Lingo II
Phono preamp:  PS Audio Stellar Phono
Integrated Amp:  Primaluna Dialogue Premium Integrated
CD Player:  Arcam CD23
Streamer:  Metrum Ambre
DAC:  Metrum Onyx

Thanks for your advice and recomendations.
mabonn

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fuzztone
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Might.
Or might not.  
Everyone's experience is different dependant on local wiring, proximity to the power co. transformer and neighborhood noise profile.
Only YOU can hear what it does for you. The best you'll get here is what's best in totally different conditions.
Good luck with that.
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fuzztone
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05-26-2021 11:45amIf you are looking for the biggest difference maker in you situation you should try an EP-2050 too.
https://store.acousticfrontiers.com/products/environmental-potentials-ep-2050


https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/ps-audio-power-plant-vs-ep-2050

STEREOPHILE RECOMMENDED COMPONENT 2016 https://www.stereophile.com/content/recommended-components-fall-2016-edition-powerline-accessories

Environmental Potentials EP-2050 Waveform Correction Absorber:
The EP-2450, a lightweight, full-size chassis, has eight unisolated AC outlets that can pass 20 amperes of HF-filtered, ground-filtered, surge-protected AC, and comes equipped with a filtered and surge-protected coaxial line. KR used the EP-2450 to rid his system of noise generated from digital amps. "Reduced amp noise to effective inaudibility!" The E-2050 provides protection from AC-borne noise by means of a tracking filter, and uses a metal-oxide varistor to clamp and absorb surges. KR: "Examination of my house's line voltage on an oscilloscope revealed a smoother, cleaner 60Hz signal than before." (Vol.28 No.9 WWW)


I don't have one but just sayin'.

No matter what a dedicated line is essential.  Then make sure to add a Brick Wall or ZeroSurge first for protection

I DO have that.  Plus whole house surge protection plus PS Audio AND AudioQuest gear.
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