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Old 12-07-2015, 03:23 PM
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I'm definitely no expert on this subject, but I was also curious about connecting my amp to my conditioner. I put the conditioners screen on the one that shows how much of the power capacity you are using out of the conditioner. So I put on some electronic music (I figured heavy bass would demand the most power) and cranked it up as loud as I could without damaging the speakers. If memory serves it said I was using 45%-50%. So if I am only using half it's capacity, why would I plug it directly into the wall? Am I missing something here?

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Old 12-07-2015, 03:44 PM
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I think the answer to whether active line conditioning is current limiting is likely system specific and, perhaps, implementation specific. Remember that power cords can limit current, too. Bottom line: no universal answer, try it both ways in your own system.
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Old 12-07-2015, 09:09 PM
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I had the opportunity to directly compare Super Titan Isotek vs Furutech etp 309 vs SIN Audio PSD. The passive approach is just right to music. Furutech is a great value when price is taken in consideration, PSD has liberated the whole system and allowed performance on a completely new level, while the Super Titan...probably justifies its name with its price and size.
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Old 12-08-2015, 03:12 AM
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I have the Isotek Sigmas EVO 3. When auditioning the Isotek (I also had an Isol8 and 2 Transparent Power Isolators at hand) I found that the Sigmas was the best match for me and my system. It contributed with calm blackness.
When connecting the amp directly to the wall outlet I get a somewhat "harder" and a more "restless" presentation.
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Old 12-09-2015, 12:47 AM
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My wall outlets and the outlets in my Audio Excellence Power Wing II are the same -- Oyaide R-1. So, any differences I hear when plugging the conrad-johnson CA200 integrated into them should be the effect of the power line conditioner.

I prefer the sound with the Power Wing II: blacker background, more low level detail, and a wider/deeper sound stage. Of course this is going to be system dependent but that's what I've found to be the case for mine.
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Old 12-10-2015, 11:21 PM
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I prefer my amps plugged into my Audience aR2p-TO conditioner over just plugging them into the wall outlet. When I had a Purepower 2000, I preferred plugging the amps into the wall outlet.
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Old 12-11-2015, 12:37 PM
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I go straight to the wall with a pair of Shunyata Sigma HCs (dual mono amp). The cables employ passive conditioning with no current limiting.
You should add a pair of Shunyata Hydra Cyclops v2 to each line. You will be amazed at the reduced noise and increased clarity of the sound.


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Old 12-11-2015, 03:30 PM
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Can you not run both amps through one cyclops?
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Old 12-11-2015, 03:50 PM
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With either my MC452 or the MC275s, I connect them directly to the 20 amp dedicated lines. All the rest of my 'front end' components are connected to a PS Audio PPP which also is connected to its own 20 amp line.

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Can you not run both amps through one cyclops?
You could, but I found it is better to have two seperate lines for two amps.
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