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Voltage Problems in the Caribbean

Hello all,

I am currently living in the West Indies and the power here is horrible. Lights dim, surge protectors click and some of my audio gear just stops working at times when this happens. I have a APC battery back up/line conditioner but I think it is incredibly inadequate. I have a Schiit Bifrost and I cant even use it during peak hours. It just stops playing.

Can some one please recommend a better solution? I was about to press buy now on a PS audio power center but I thought I would get some feed back from the Agon-a-sphere first.

Thanks

Tracy
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nonoise
10,878 posts
 
I don't think anything short of going off the grid will solve your problems. Batteries are probably the only way for you to get consistent power, but that can get expensive.

I dread to think how I'd deal with a situation like yours. Best of luck.

All the best,
Nonoise
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ivan_nosnibor
1,047 posts
 
My goto guru for all things power is a dude who has his business on facebook - Alan Maher of Alan Maher Designs. He has lots of experience and quite some grasp of how power grids work all over the globe and what it all means for audiophiles. He has extensive experience in the pro arena as well. But, I suspect you'll be doing yourself a big fat favor by going to FB and friending him and then just sending him a FB message and laying out your predicament. I'd say, if anyone I know can help you, he can. Regards.
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