Need a solid surge protector that’s non-current limiting.


Something that won’t break the bank but more effective than a simple power strip. Preferably smallish.  2-4 components.  Thanks 

aj523

All Shunyata protectors are non current limiting.  I have 3 Shunyata Hydras in my main system, one of them has a McIntosh humongous 300 wpc amp plugged into it. 

@stereo5 

Yeah they don’t sell the smaller hydras

anymore. Would def buy used but hard to find. 

Better to get a whole house surge protector that connects directly to your breaker box. This will avoid the protector from being in series with your components’ power line. 

@aj523 

It protects every appliance and component in the house. Doesn’t involve any current limiting of those components. 

@helomech 

i understand that but it doesn’t help me hook up my system when you only have one outlet and 5 components does it fix that issue too?  Just math here. 

My bad, I get what you’re saying now. You need a power strip with surge protection. Many good ones out there, Brickwall comes to mind. I have a Furman that works just fine but I will defer to others on that request. 

Emotiva has a new one..You'll have to ask them if it is current limiting as the specs don't say..

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The Isotek products are not supposed to limit current, but it probably depends on your power amp’s current draw. I have the Aquarius V5, with a low powered tube amp plugged in and it seems to be ok. I think if you check with a dealer like Upscale or TMR, they can advise you on the compatibility of the power strip with your particular amplifier.

I installed a whole house surge protection and it was worth every penny. It is not nearly as expensive as people think and we installed the Siemens system. 

@foggyus91 100% endorsement of the Siemens whole house breaker. It only cost us three or $400 here in Canada. So probably cheaper in the US.

protects everything!

@atanarjuat99 Very cool, about the same cost in the US. Here in Texas it cost $160 for the device and $100 to install, have a friend that is a master electrician, took him less than 30 minuets to install. Installed one on the pool equipment also (separate box.) 

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Transparent power isolator. It has a hydraulic surge protector.

Very very heavy.

Built by people in Maine who are very nice to talk to

Call Audience Audio.  They have a line of power as well as conditioners with magnetic circuit breakers.

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If you call Cable Company they will send you a box full of demo's that you can try in your system. Why guess?

@aj523 

Just fyi..but I have a Hydra 2 I'd be willing to part with - I used it with a 2 ch amp I no longer have.

Also- I did install a whole house surge protector as I'm in FL

I’m pretty much sold on the Puritan PSM156. Just need to find a used one. 
Thanks all!

 

Tripplite 1800w power conditioner. I have a Furman power strip with RFI filtering ahead of it. The power conditioner also has added RFI filtering, plus voltage regulation for high or low voltage which will stress electrical components. I have great experience with this setup. 

I have used many in my audio journey.  Best in my opinion are Richard Gray Power Company components.

Puritan Labs PS 106 ll is $1300.  Yes, I have one in use is small system and it's grand.  Best of luck.