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Should Amps be plugged into a power conditioner?

Greetings,

After reading about the amplifier hum, it was mentioned that some knowledgeable people say NOT to plug an amp into a power conditioner. Plug it directly into a wall outlet. Thankfully, I do not have a hum issue, but am curious as to what others say about where to plug your amp into. 

Thank you!

jgjg123
bigboypete
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This was a really illuminating discussion.  I have always had a McIntosh power amp (currently a MC 312) plugged into a Furman Elite 15 power conditioner and never thought much about it.  After reading this discussion, I tried plugging the amp into the wall and it does indeed seem much happier -- and as a result, so am I. Thank you everyone who participated in this discussion.  (Now, I just have to keep an eye out for errant thunderstorms like we had in the Northeast last week).

ghdprentice
6,389 posts
 

@bigboypete 

Congratulations.
 

remember when I did exactly as you. Same result.

 

Then I put in a direct line and an even bigger improvement. 

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audioguy85
1,994 posts
 

If it's a good conditioner then why not? Mine is...and it sounds great.

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