electronics, again

[LonelyGhost]

so i got a new amp and a $10 power-bar ... and live where the power flickers and browns and spikes and decided i need something better ...

take a trip to FS and for a Monster bar not much better than i have, they wanted $79 ... the one with filters were in the $200 and up range ...

so i tried one of the expensive ones ... TV seems better ... and the amp isn't getting quite so warm ...

but is this really worth the 2 bills or could i have got something as good at Wally world?

(still have a month to return it ...)

 

[scooter953]

It is worth it and then some. If you can afford it, spend anout 3 times that and get into a line conditioner. You will be forever greatfull.

 

[LonelyGhost]

It is worth it and then some. If you can afford it, spend anout 3 times that and get into a line conditioner. You will be forever greatfull.

ok, what's a 'line conditioner'?

 

[scooter953]

that's esentially what you bought. but has limited line conditioning in a power bar aspect. Go to the Monster web site, and you can see what's available. It was the best investment i ever made.

 

[scooter953]

http://www.monstercable.com/power/

here's the link

 

[LonelyGhost]

that's esentially what you bought. but has limited line conditioning in a power bar aspect. Go to the Monster web site, and you can see what's available. It was the best investment i ever made.

thanks! will check it out.

 

[vancouverman]

if you have power problems at yout place, you have to get a UPS system in place for the more expensive equipment you have ( if you have any )

APC is a good place to start the research ....
here just a few "more serious" ideas
http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=S10

http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=H10

http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=323

http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=29


also, I have an old APC Smart-UPS 420 box that is sitting unused in my office. It would need a new battery, but, at the end, it would be a fraction of the cost of a new unit.

 

[hitrack]

I bagged the oneac 1300

This fukkin bad boy has 8 plugs, power conditioning, and almost 30min backup at 1/2 load. If only hookers were as reliable as my ONEAC 1300-a.

 

[LonelyGhost]

If only hookers were as reliable as my ONEAC 1300-a.

well, some of them like to be plugged in while others are happier on batteries!

 

[timmy!]

you really need to find a friend who works at fs or bestbuy. the markup on monster cables/bars are incredible.

 

[LonelyGhost]

you really need to find a friend who works at fs or bestbuy. the markup on monster cables/bars are incredible.

no kidding!

 

[magician]

I am thinking about getting a PS Audio P500 Power Plant for my stereo. Theoretically, generating clean power is better than conditioning the "dirty" power.

 

[scooter953]

hee hee. I used to work in the industry. I have this baby:
http://www.monstercable.com/power/productPagePower.asp?pin=3260&LastPage=Reference Power

Let's just say there is a little mark up in this gear. Although it was still the best investment ever.