I have read a bunch of threads on whether or not a mains conditioner/filter/regenerator is a good idea and (whilst I am better informed) I am no nearer deciding what I should do. This might be because I am thick.
In short, switching on other appliances (washing machine, hairdryer etc) causes a nasty background hum. Re-wiring the house is not an option and when other appliances are not in use the mains supply seems pretty good (quiet, constant). I am unlikely to buy a new/expensive conditioner so an extended demo from a dealer is unlikely; I will probably buy a used item (isotek minisub? fidelity audio filter?) and shift it on if things sounds worse.
Naim seem to place a lot of store on refining power supply so the idea of adding a component that messes around with the power before it gets to their electronics does seem a little inconsistent. That said, the chances of me listening to my system when all other appliances in the house are switched off is very, very low so some kind of compromise seems in order.
Without wanting to re-start old arguments, I'd welcome some advice on the least worst options (accepting that the time for trying harder in school in order to understand how electricity works has probably passed).
Thanks
In short, switching on other appliances (washing machine, hairdryer etc) causes a nasty background hum. Re-wiring the house is not an option and when other appliances are not in use the mains supply seems pretty good (quiet, constant). I am unlikely to buy a new/expensive conditioner so an extended demo from a dealer is unlikely; I will probably buy a used item (isotek minisub? fidelity audio filter?) and shift it on if things sounds worse.
Naim seem to place a lot of store on refining power supply so the idea of adding a component that messes around with the power before it gets to their electronics does seem a little inconsistent. That said, the chances of me listening to my system when all other appliances in the house are switched off is very, very low so some kind of compromise seems in order.
Without wanting to re-start old arguments, I'd welcome some advice on the least worst options (accepting that the time for trying harder in school in order to understand how electricity works has probably passed).
Thanks