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The Power Plant Regenerator debate drags on

I have seen a lot of videos on this topic and read a lot of threads. Do AC regenerators work -- in the sense of actually contributing to the improvement of a system's sound? This, of course, assumes there is a problem to fix, but if there is, it's an interesting question.

I know ASR did a couple videos about the PS Audio Powerplant in 2022 and there was a lot of discussion around that time.

It was surprising to see Paul McGowan raise the issue just a month ago (Dec. 2024) on his channel, here: https://youtu.be/wAywgassj1Q?si=6PqP7Y1jP2IebxE1

It's a pretty predictable "objective measurements" vs. "subjective listening" issue, but there is some discussion of placebo effects in Paul's reply.

Anyway, possibly of interest. Or not. Just weird to see it come up again after a couple years.

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tablejockey
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Definitey a YMMV product.

The BEST audiophool $700 I spent was on a used, MIC Power Plant Premier about 8 years ago? 

Sent it back to PS Audio 4 years ago and it should be good for somewhere between 5-10 years?

PP should be in your own setup to see if it does/doesn't do what it's designed to do. I don't hear any negative SQ even with a tube amp plugged in.

The SQ "improvement" is subtle. Plugging in the TV it's noticeable but NOT dramatic-richer color and sharper image quality.

I'd get another PPP,  but PS Audio no longer supports it for repair.

 

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