Power Strip vs. Line Conditioner

Cool, Jim

I recently tried a used HTS2000 in my system. I plugged it into one of my main conditioners for additional isolation, and then plugged most of my video and digital equipment into it. The improvement with the video monitor, LD player, and DVD/CD player was VERY noticable (I previously used power strips plugged into same main conditioner). That daisy chained HTS2000 is now an invaluable part of my audio/home theater system.

I agree whole-heartedly with Mezmo, it all depends on what your electrical situation is. I live in NYC, too. The first block to ever have electricity is in NYC. Once wiring is in place, there has to be a really good reason to spend the money required to go back and dig it up or rip it out. Much of this city was wired at a time when a couple light bulbs and a radio were the extent of electrical appliances; people had "ice boxes", not refrigerators. Well, those circuits are not loaded down with refrigerators, air conditioners, etc., and the refrigerator in the neighbors' apartment can make your lights dim. Power conditioners are almost a necessity. My building was built in 1937, and has not been rewired since. I grew up in the suburbs where everything was wired in the 1960s, however. Line conditioners there might be considered over-kill.

I see a lot has been said about a wiremold power strip here, but I can't seem to find the WEB site. Can someone please point me in the right direction?

Oops: Found the site and feel stupid now.

Hello, MSW26 (strange name!)

Whether you live in the city or the suburbs or wherever isn't a deciding factor as to whether or not a good power conditioner will make a difference. I live in the suburbs and the impact of power conditioning is tremendous for both audio and video. I don't go for subtle tweaks because it's easy to spend a lot of money and never be certain you REALLY heard a difference. If I install an "improvement", listen to it for a few hours or longer, and don't seriously miss it upon removal, I don't bother with it. A decent power conditioners can easily pass that test. The only way to find out whether your setup will benefit is to try it.