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How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp
Audphile1,I couldn't not of said it more perfect than you did:" I would like a conditioner/protection for this amp without sacrificing sonics".That's the answer I am trying to find. All I know Monster, PS Audio and Shunyata have all crapped out on... 
Buzz/hum from amps, NOT from speakers
When did the Hum/Buzz first start ? What piece of equipment did you hear it first? 
How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp
Big amps meaning tons of amp pull & current. The type of solid state power amp when turned on it makes your lights dim in the room. 
How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp
Tvad.The Shunyata Hydra crapped out sonically. It works fine other than on my Big Amps.If you can read my previous reply on this forum I did say that "my question was answered". But I also wanted to know of other's suggestions with use of line con... 
How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp
Tvad, Seriously the Hydra did crap out on my power amp. I tried it last night with my power amps. Each power amp was plugged in seperate times into the Hydra and took away my dynamics, depth , and soundstage. Sonically the Hydra diminished my soun... 
How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp
Tvad- No puzzling situation here. Just a little sarcasm on your end. Just wanted to get a feel on other's suggestion on using Big SS power amps with a line conditioner.Thank you Teajay. Great to see another Vintage Threshold & PASS owner. Very... 
How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp
Tvad, I have not. This is more general mr shunyata. By the way the Shunyata Hydra crapped out when used with my amplifier. So will be donating the Hydra to the needy.Joe 
Postive or Negative Results -Big Amp & Conditioner
Bingo Jmcgrogan2. Thank you for clarifying."asking is not if the power conditioner will improve the sound, but if the power conditioner will protect the amp w/o harming the sound". Joe 
Does Shunyata Hydra sound best with just one unit
Thank you Tvad and everyone who chimed in.Audiogon is good education too.Joe 
Does Shunyata Hydra sound best with just one unit
Tvad -Threshold SA/4e specs are clearly stated in print in both in the owners operation manual and service manual. Also even states in my original Threshold brochures. "30 amps continuous and 130 amps peak".The Threshold SA/4e power amplifier is P... 
Does Shunyata Hydra sound best with just one unit
Tvad-In regards to the Hydra could it support a Threshold SA/4e power amplifier? The ratings on the Threshold is 30amps continuous and 130 amps peak? 
Line Conditioner:To plug or not to plug Big Amp in
OK. Sounds like forget about the Belkin line conditioner.Is there any line conditioner than can support a very Hi-current power amp such as the Threshold SA/4e, Pass Labs 350.5? Or just go directly into the wall with the big amps.Thank you again f... 
Hum and noises in McCormack amp
I had a similar sound from my Pass amp. It turned out to be a defective Michael Wolff cable. Very shotty termination. So check all your cables terminations. 
is it the connector or the wire ?
I agree with with Ellery911.........yawn. Reading JD and his past forums seems to me he has one agenda. Yes, plugging his own agenda. No pun intended. Merry Xmas 
Louder Hum from amp and Thump, thump sound spkrs
It turned out to be a defective michael wolff cable that was causing the hum. Very shotty termination and very disappointing on the quality of the cable. I bought this cable on ebay and paid only $38 with shipping. After seeing what the cable is m...