To Power Condition or not?


I have 6 monblock amps (balanced bidging of Belles stereo amps).
4 are OCM 200s (100 amps of current / 400 watts balanced)
2 are the new 350A (>30 amps current / 800 watts balanced)
2 Velodyne Subs.

All front end components are through a Bybee Pro Conditioner (no amps connected)

I have been using a TICE Power block - Titan for the power amps and have run out of receptacles since I added 3 new amps. (only supports 6 power cords).

Questions:
Should I add another Tice Powerblock to expand the connections?
Should I use any power conditioning on the amps?
Should I run X+ new 20 amp circuits from the main electric supply panel and direct connect the amps & subs?
How do I eliminate the 100 Hz hum (other than lifting the grounds which seems to reduce it significantly)?
harleyhawk

Showing 1 response by ksales

You should look at balanced power from equitech or someone else. I don't like the idea of power conditioners on amps at all. I think it limits the range of the amps. I have no problem with these conditioners on digital units such as dvd,cd and video. Widescreen review has done a thorough analysis of balanced power and its use in combo with Richard Gray equipment. Their website provides the articles
describing the use of this equipment. The balanced power mfgrs. do not particular care for anything between their units and your equip. I agree that outlets make a difference and I am sure that the PS Audio is good, but it is not the last word. I have FEMs and am very happy with them. I intend to cryo them because from what I have heard from hearing cryod outlets their is a benefit at a decent cost. I would suggest doing an outlet search here where you will find a wealth of opinions on outlets.