Author Topic: Power conditioner (Read 2165 times)

sgmypod · « **on:** October 17, 2006, 11:43:18 PM »

Does any one use them, if so are they usefull and make a difference....and what makes to use?

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2006, 12:25:06 AM »

Do you mean a rack mount one??

I like the rack ones because they have a number of outlet strips on the back that you can use to save having plugboards in the rackcase

The filtered power always seems like a good idea - dont think it has any major effect on tone though

3th3r · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2006, 05:31:55 AM »

EVH used a variac to decrease the line voltage to get his famous "brown" sound. Lower voltages cause the power tube (valve) filaments to saturate faster, which can also mean they won't last as long.

When your amp manufacturer designed his amp's soound, he designed it with a certain A/C power. Any different power and the amp will not be up to spec.

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2006, 02:02:08 PM »

Quote from: 3th3r

EVH used a variac to decrease the line voltage to get his famous "brown" sound. Lower voltages cause the power tube (valve) filaments to saturate faster, which can also mean they won't last as long.

When your amp manufacturer designed his amp's soound, he designed it with a certain A/C power. Any different power and the amp will not be up to spec.

Very true , but I think we are discussing power conditioners that improve the stability of the mains supply rather than lower or raise its voltage deliberately

sgmypod · « **Reply #4 on:** October 19, 2006, 02:06:53 PM »

yeah got a extension lead that conditions the power....even the earth...works well

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #5 on:** October 19, 2006, 05:05:03 PM »

Quote from: sgmypod

yeah got a extension lead that conditions the power....even the earth...works well

like the computer ones
Will help but not as much filtering maybe as some of the Furman rack mount conditioners and their ilk maybe

Ratrod · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2006, 11:04:51 AM »

I thought this was about a hair product. I think Tim uses a power conitioner. How else can you get hair like that?