Monster Power conditioners. Anyone using one?


Yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I know that there are much more expensive power conditioners out there. I've read all about the Changs, Audio Magics, Richard Gray, Shunyata,PS Audio etc.

The thing is, my gilfriend wants to buy me a $300 gift and unfortunately, nothing I want is that inexpensive. I currently don't any power conditioning on my system.
I'm looking at the HTS3600 as a starter power conditioner. Any opinions or other suggestions?
meech33
Slappy, have you been drinking?

I dont use anything on my main amp, but as indicated in my original post, I might try a PS Audio Ultimate outlet on it and my sub in the near future.
Slap Man if you listen tonight listen first for a while to your usual choice cuts.. Turn system off without changing volume or any other control. Un plug system from conditioner. Plug receiver and cd directly to wall. Play same source and music as previous. Remember to keep your hands off that dial..Tom
Slappy:

A power line conditioner will not protect anything; a surge protector is designed to that. However, in most cases both will cause performance problems. The greater the system’s resolution, the greater the potential for apparent signal degradation. What they really do is limit performance. The power supply of the amp will absorb spikes like sponge, so there is no need for one there. If you are worried about lighting; the best protection is to pull the plug out of the outlet during a storm.
Wow, im learning alot here.

I was under the understanging that you need a AC filter to cleanup the power to get the most from your system.

Seems most people who have replied on this believe that this is not so, that instead it degrades the preformance..

Later on this evening i will grab a power strip and try that. see if it makes a difference in my system

so, if it degrades the preformance of the equipment, how come so many people here on the gon use one? or is it probably alot less people than i think?
Don't use a power strip either. This is the time to learn the differences, you must go straight into the wall..Tom