Tube amp power conditioning?


I have an Aronov SA-60 tube amp. I am currently running it directly into the wall via a VD Nite PC with excellent results. (But I want it all dammit!) I have a PS Audio HC Ultimate Outlet for my analog front-end with amazing success. However, when I put it on my amp, I lost dynamics. Although, I have heard from others that they have good results with solid-state. I am wondering what A'goners with tube amps use to best effect? Plug-in power conditioners, parallel conditioners, just after-market cords, or a combination?

Thanks in advance for any insights.
nismo

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I've been using a Tice Model 3 Power Block with tube amps (and a PS300 on front-and components) with great success. I think that dedicated power lines are a must. Many have questioned the use of the Tice (first with CJ Premier 12s, now with an 845-based SET), but it's easy enough to set up a before-and-after test that never fails to convince. Of course, YMMV.