When using a power conditioner, why is it advised to run amps directly to the wall?


I have seen it recommended that power for amplifiers should be run directly from the wall outlet vs through the power conditioner. Why?  
I have a 5.1 HT setup with all McIntosh electronics including three monoblocks and one stereo amp. I have everything running power from the MOC1500 Power Control Center. 
Look forward to learning. 

jfrost27

Showing 1 response by ghdprentice

Power conditioners restrict current in some way. I have even tried a couple power conditioners ’just for amps". The degradation in sound quality has been instantly obvious to me.

Now, in a home theater, it may not be as obvious. I find that being distracted by the video makes me far less sensitive to sonic nuance.