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Smart power supplies for turntable

I've read a number of threads on Audiogon that address the importance of having an appropriate power source to maintain turntable speed. I live in an area with terrible power stability, at the end of a utility company's service area. We have lots of little blips, evidenced by audio equipment, tv's, etc. shutting off. I have a power conditioner (Niagra 1000) to deal with noise in the dedicated circuit for my turntable and other audio gear and a conditioner/UPS for my computer equipment.

My question is whether devices like the Clearaudio Smart Power 12v and 24v battery power supplies are a good approach to maintain turntable speed stability. Are there other conditioners or devices that can be used for a broader range of brands that perform a similar function?

Your feedback is sincerely appreciated.

sameyers1

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kingharold
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millercarbon wrote: I would just about bet the only other one that speaks from experience is kingharold, and he "wouldn’t stake his life" on there being any difference at all. "

For the sake of fairness I should add that I am seventy-two years old, and my hearing is not as acute as it was in years past.  Sharp eared younger audiophiles might hear more difference between the wall wart supply and the Smart Power battery supply than I did. 

kingharold
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I am the OP for the earlier thread mentioned above for the Clearaudio Smart Power 12V supply.  I eventually bought Clearaudio's very expensive power supply.  I wouldn't stake my life on it but I believe I am getting a little quieter signal out of my Performance DC Wood TT with the Smart Power 12V than I did with the pitiful looking little switching wall wart supply which came with the turntable.

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