I have noticed a very slight reduction in dynamics using a power conditioner (could be psychological) but sound quality in itself was noticebly better & smoother. I don't think that power conditioning and a surge protector can be equated. Surge protection in itself is not recommended by anyone including dealerships that know what a negative impact this has on a amp's performance. However as long as the surge protector meets or exceeds the amps amperage this effect can be minimized but not eliminated.
To Plug Power Amps Direct in to Wall or Not ??
Hello .
I own a number of different power amps. PASS, THRESHOLD and MACs. I have dedicted rooms for each system. And no appliances are tied into the circuits I am using for my equipment.
BIG Questions??
Should you plug power amps directly into the wall or use some type of surge protection ?
Is it safe without protection on power amps even though they are pretty hardy and not sensitive like digital gear ?
I do notice better performance on the power amps plugged directly into the wall. But I am scared of the common surge , brown out or electric goes out may fry my amps.
Or am I being too much of a worry wart.
Thank you to all.
BOB
I own a number of different power amps. PASS, THRESHOLD and MACs. I have dedicted rooms for each system. And no appliances are tied into the circuits I am using for my equipment.
BIG Questions??
Should you plug power amps directly into the wall or use some type of surge protection ?
Is it safe without protection on power amps even though they are pretty hardy and not sensitive like digital gear ?
I do notice better performance on the power amps plugged directly into the wall. But I am scared of the common surge , brown out or electric goes out may fry my amps.
Or am I being too much of a worry wart.
Thank you to all.
BOB