Surge protection aside, I would personally plug my gear directly into the wall socket only when the outlet is a dedicated line. Otherwise you may get noise from all other devices that are sharing the line. These could include light dimmers, microwave ovens, hair dryers, etc., etc. In addition to noise, the voltage in the line may also fluctuate if you have any appliances which turn on/off - think refrigerator compressor, sharing that line.
Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?
Just curious. I've heard for years not to plug amp into a surge protection evice. Does this apply to a preamp as well? Are the component fuses enough? Do affordable surge protection/conditioners exist that do not effect sound quality?
Some of the mid line Furman studio units look nice. Plus you have the SurgeX/Brick devices that look like real winners. However, I'm not wanting any sound quality issues. BUT, I don't want my equipment destroyed as well.
Thoughts please
Some of the mid line Furman studio units look nice. Plus you have the SurgeX/Brick devices that look like real winners. However, I'm not wanting any sound quality issues. BUT, I don't want my equipment destroyed as well.
Thoughts please
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