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Need advice on good, clean, stable power

This is the chronology of my "bug," i.e. the "need" (or want) to upgrade.

* Yamaha RX-1400 clipped 4 full size and 1 center speakers during an intensive shooting scene of Tears From the Sun. I heard loud popping sounds from some speakers when volume was blasted off.

* I was advised by many A'gon members to get a multi-channel amp. I got the Marantz MM9000 (150wpcX5), which is plugged into a power cleaner with surge protector. Currently, the surge protector is Monster Powerbar 2100, but that will be changed to Monster HTS 3500 tomorrow in hope to get more cleaner power.

* Many A'gon members recommend to bypass the power conditioner and plug the multi-channel amp directly into the wall outlet, preferably a dedicated one.

My question now becomes if I do not want to install a dedicated line right now, would a more feasible alternative option is to use a regulator like the Monster AVS 2000? Monster Cable claims that the AVS 2000 regulator provides continuous 120V power, which in my opinion serves a good purpose for the multi-channel amp.

Sorry for I am not an electrical engineer, but that AVS 2000 sounds like a working solution for me. What do you all think about this route, or do you have some other suggestions in mind. Thanks for all the help with valuable advice.
lej1447
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warrenh
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Start with a couple of dedicated lines. One for your source and one for your amps/pre. Listen to what you've got. Not happy, yet? Think you can do more with your electric? Next stop power conditioning. Oodles of threads, on this one. I'm not a Monster fan, but the sky is the limit on this one. I would treat your electric as another fundemental component in your system. Ok, where were we? Yes, power conditioner. Want to be, even, more happy? Excellent power cords. Not happy now? You'll have to find another component to upgrade. Here's the deal:
dedicated lines+power conditioning+power cords= electric nirvana. Will cost you, but the results will set you free.
peace, warren
aroc
760 posts
 
I would investigate "balanced power" and isolatation transformers prior to using any "power conditioner" with a power amplifier. Yeah and 20 amp dedicated lines go without saying - unless you live somewhere that you do not own. To me "clean power" is probably "dedicated" and "isolated" power and not necessarily "conditioned" power. Or maybe Twl's solar powered batteries and SETs. heheheh. ;-)
lej1447 OP
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Warrenh,
Thanks for the response. You are right. The sky is the limit. Unfortunately, my budget is @ $500 right now. I can either spend $500 on a regulator or all on power cables. Currently, the budget is not feasible for both. Since I do not plan to live in this house long, it is why I hesitate to install dedicated lines. As I am not an EE, I suppose that having some electricians to install dedicated lines will exceed my el cheapo budgeto. :>)

One of the reason I like to look into this matter because after watching a movie, the amp is left on while the pre/pro is turned off via remote control, I could hear small humming noise in my speakers. If the amp is turn on for the first time in the day and the pre/pro is not on yet, I don't hear such soft buzzing sound. I have read many threads, and I realize in my specific case, there can be many factors, such as ground loop, amp & pre/pro w/ high noise floors. For pre/pro, I'm waiting for the Fosgate FAP T1+ to be released whenever those guys are ready.

Actually, I'll rephrase my question. Does any A'gon veteran knows any "flu shot" to preven rookie like me from getting the bug? Maybe I'll spend $500 on that to cure it all. :>)
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