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Suggestions for a conditioner/surge protector?

Hello all.....I will be using a Powervar 6 outlet conditioner for the audio side of my setup, but would like to keep the video separate. The video side is a plasma tv, dvd player, satellite box(going to get), and possibly a dvr. The conditioner would have to have a coax input for cable/ satellite. The powervar will have the following plugged in: Innersound esl amp, Cary SLP-98 pre, Cary 303/100 cdp, and a REL Strata III sub. Would it be ok to use the REL sub there, or should I use it for the video side? As you can tell, I'm not an expert on power conditioning/surge protection, and would greatly appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.
bradz
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nsgarch
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If you can't do dedicated lines, then get a power regenerator (not a conditioner/filter -- they ruin sonics and represent "old technology" IMO) Consider an Exactpower EP-15A (my favorite ;--)

If you COULD do dedicated circuits and your power company provided relatively stable power, you wouldn't need a power "conditioner" either -- maybe just an isolation transformer.

Power conditioners IMO are high profit items whose charms have long ago faded, and any "surge" protection they offer is false security. If thunderstorms are iminent, UNPLUG YOUR SYSTEM!!
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bradz OP
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I should have stated that my budget is around < $500. The monster power hts 400 would work, but I don't know if it would be good enough.
salevick
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In response to the power conditioner issue, I built from a kit a unit from Bruce at Transcendent Sound. The unit retails about $400. I have very dirty power and run an entire stereo system throught it without any difficulty. If I could build the kit anyone can however, the completed unit is available. I wholeheartedly second the pulling of the plugs in the event of a thunderstorm warning. Steve Levick
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