2. amps-preamps
  3. 194942-205752

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 2 responses by wsrrsw

wsrrsw's avatar
wsrrsw
1,192 posts
 

Had a Furman IT Reference 15i and it flattened the sound with an integrated Amp. Went directly into wall and the sound perked up. Got an AudioQuest Niagara with High Current outlets and suffered no sound degradation. YMMV to be sure given equipment used. Also have a Puritan Audio Laboratories PSM 156 Power Conditioner and think it’s non destructive to transients.

 

wsrrsw's avatar
wsrrsw
1,192 posts
 

This is with music playing at a higher volume than normal.

More to discover