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What are some good aftermarket power conditioners? Monster Power, Panamax, etc? By the way what joule rating and specs would you look for when buying one. I just want one basically to hook all my power cords to like a surge protector and also improve my overall sound some. Thanks. If you need to know equipment I'm using, I'm using Denon avr 2802 receiver, Panasonic RP-56 dvd player, jvc vcr, jvc tv, and Pioneer digital cable box from Time Warner. Those are the equipment I plan on putting on surge protector or power conditioner.
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You can also try the APC Line-R 1250, about $110 on sites like buy.com or computer specialty. It is cheap and works plus they warranty up to $25,000. I use it along with a surge protector on my preamp/vid processor and cd transports.
All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Around $100-$200 (Monster 1000, 1100, 2000, 2100). I think these are better than their pricer models.Next comes PS Audio Ultimate Outlet, but has limited number of outlets.
In the $500 -$750 range, I recommend the RGPC 400S. (Richard Gray Power Company). I found it better than the Chang, even though I think highly of the Chang.
I almost bought the PS Audio Power Plant, but bought the RGPC 400S because it was almost as good, is more dependable, costs less, and can condition/protect my entire system. I have a SACD based separates system. I bought it on trial and knew in 2 minutes it was a keeper.
One day, I used the 400S with my son's Pioneer receiver based system, and it did wonders for that system as well. It only took 5 seconds to tell. It's now on his wish list.
I now have two RGPC 400S', and am very pleased with the improvement in sonics.
Surge protection, all out performance or lights and meters.-- Greg
I'm looking for basically surge protection and overall performance in the system as well. But the main reason I'm looking for is to plug all my equipment to and my equipment are in entertainment center and I need a power conditioner that fits in there well such as Monster HTS series which looks like a piece of audio equipment. What others do you recommend? I don't want to spend more than $400 on one. I was looking at Chang Litespeed,Monster, etc. Not only I want protection, I don't want it to degrade my audio sound quality either like some people are saying.Eric
Brickwall would seem to the best bet in surge suppression, but in my audio system it rolled highs off some (and didn't help dynamic impact either). Why these guys can't make a detachable power cord (assuming that a big part of the problem), I don't know. It's inexpensive, can be stuffed behind your e-center out of the way and small enough. I'm not a fan of any Monster stuff. A friend has a chang, and it would seem to sound good (I haven't heard it without)...but there's an inmate that recently claimed it was sucking the music/life from his system. I don't know of a good answer, you'll have to try some to see how they work...they will change the sound most likely. There's a discussion in the General Asylum on the same topic, you might look there if you haven't yet.-- Greg
Absolutely! i just depends how much you are willing to spend!If you are willing to pay under 100.00 dollars.... i would say trying the DIY one from www.diycable.com...... for a bit more than a 100 you can get it pre-made.
under 400 dollars i believe the Ultimate Outlet from PS Audio is the hands-down winner... awesome and not current limiting like the Monster Products.
More than 400 dollars? then i would say multiple Ultimate Outlets with their custom Mini-Lab power cables....
These are from my own personal experience!
If you absolutely HAVE to get a Monster Power product get the HTS1000 or 2000... and that's it! I have had those and the HTS5000 which i supposedly rated to have high current delivery..... sucks my amp's will to live, but does give a clean background!
I have had Panamax DBS500 and other Panamax products and seem not to make much difference in my system...
The kit from DIYCable is (i believe) are really great deal for what sonic benefits you get!
-Sam
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