What is my power conditioner up to?


I have recently purchased a PS Audio Quintet. I like the effect on everything but my solid state mono amps. While it seems to increase detail and enhance the soundstage, I notice that the bass fullness has decreased especially at lower volumes. It kind of reminds be of the old loudness switch on older receivers. Without the conditioner it sounds like the loudness switch is on. With the conditioner it sounds much less full in the bass like the loudness switch is off. What could cause this effect? I have the amps plugged into the power amp sockets so I assume I am getting enough current. It just sounds thin at low volumes. What gives?
larryrx7

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Not sure... how much power do your amps draw? I have a Quintet in my Home Theater system and everything including the 100Wpc Onkyo receiver is plugged into it. If anything, the bass became more taut and articulate when the Quintet went in and I didn't notice any loss of bass.

But if you like the sound of your amps better plugged straight into the wall then maybe that's how you should do it. Your amps might draw much more power than mine.

On the other hand, I use a PS Audio UPC-200 in my bigger system... I believe it may have higher current capacity than the Quintet, so perhaps you could try one of those (run in its high-current mode) on the amps only.