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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.
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vman71
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Nsgarch,

I wanted to try the ExactPower-15A like you have but my one opportunity to get it for a good price slipped by me. When the custom tweaked Audio Magic came up for sale, I had to try it, as that was the other brand that I was considering.

I think it will be a long time before I ever consider replacing this Audio Magic power conditioner. I would, if the opportunity presents itself, try a balanced power unit.

BTW- Since I love tweaked/modified gear, I will eventually insert my PS Ultimate Outlet with two large Bybee filters inside, between my amp and the other dedicated circuit.
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nsgarch
2,524 posts
 
Vman, honestly, I don't think you need an EP-15A (regenerator.) Just plug your amp(s) into the wall and get a balanced unit like a BPT, Equi=Tech, or Exactpower SP-15A for the front end stuff on the other circuit. That should do it.
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vman71
218 posts
 
Nsgarch,

I think I'm set for quite some time. Words cannot express how happy I am right now with the way things are sounding.

Mike
jim_swantko
301 posts
 
I use to be a cynic when it came to conditioners too - but let me tell you this.

When I plugged in my Audio-Magic Stealth conditioner (in place of my panamax 1000+) - the changes were far from subtle... for about $400 used It's easily the cheapest "REAL" upgrade I have done.
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