Here are my thoughts on the subject:
https://inatinear.blogspot.com/2019/04/power-management-for-frugal-audiophiles.html
Best,
E
https://inatinear.blogspot.com/2019/04/power-management-for-frugal-audiophiles.html
Best,
E
Need Advice on Power Protection/Clean Power
Hello All,
Not sure if I am posting in the correct section but here goes.
I need advice/suggestions on adding on equipment to give my rig protection from power issues.
I have 2 goals (as most do):
- Protect audio/video equipment from power issues
- Improve the performance of my equipment, mainly audio, if at all possible
Currently I have 10+ pieces of equipment connected to a couple of Monster Power Strips.
The equipment that I wanted to mainly protect and improve performance upon is:
- Integrated Amp
- Audio/Video Receiver
- DAC
- Phono Pre-Amp
- TT
- TV
- Universal Blu-Ray Player (used strictly as a CD Transport, eventually will be replaced by a better transport)
- HTPC
- Subwoofer
Additional Equipment that I would like to protect but could potentially keep plugged into existing monster power strip:
- DVR
- Blu-ray player (separate from the above mentioned one), this one is used to watch movies
Equipment that I could keep plugged into existing:
- Chrome Cast Stick
- Remote Hub Base Unit
- Firestick
- Wireless Speaker Module
My research so far has led me to all kinds of brands and solutions.
My budget is probably around $1500 max (not including power cords or other inter-connects).
Here are some options that I have thought about:
- PS Audio Detect Power Conditioner and Power Port Classic AC Upgrade Receptacle
- AudioQuest AC Receptacles (or PS Audio) and Niagara 1200
- AC Receptacle (PS Audio or Audioquest) and Decware ZLC
Two units that I am curious about and seem like it could work in conjunction with the above mentioned equipment:
- ADD-Powr units (one of their more entry level offerings)
- Shunyata Venom Defender
My system is very entry level and I am wondering if any of these products are even worth it?
I would definitely like to provide better protection but If I can actually improve the sound, then I would very much be interested in that.
I am just wondering if my system would really reveal any improvements.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Not sure if I am posting in the correct section but here goes.
I need advice/suggestions on adding on equipment to give my rig protection from power issues.
I have 2 goals (as most do):
- Protect audio/video equipment from power issues
- Improve the performance of my equipment, mainly audio, if at all possible
Currently I have 10+ pieces of equipment connected to a couple of Monster Power Strips.
The equipment that I wanted to mainly protect and improve performance upon is:
- Integrated Amp
- Audio/Video Receiver
- DAC
- Phono Pre-Amp
- TT
- TV
- Universal Blu-Ray Player (used strictly as a CD Transport, eventually will be replaced by a better transport)
- HTPC
- Subwoofer
Additional Equipment that I would like to protect but could potentially keep plugged into existing monster power strip:
- DVR
- Blu-ray player (separate from the above mentioned one), this one is used to watch movies
Equipment that I could keep plugged into existing:
- Chrome Cast Stick
- Remote Hub Base Unit
- Firestick
- Wireless Speaker Module
My research so far has led me to all kinds of brands and solutions.
My budget is probably around $1500 max (not including power cords or other inter-connects).
Here are some options that I have thought about:
- PS Audio Detect Power Conditioner and Power Port Classic AC Upgrade Receptacle
- AudioQuest AC Receptacles (or PS Audio) and Niagara 1200
- AC Receptacle (PS Audio or Audioquest) and Decware ZLC
Two units that I am curious about and seem like it could work in conjunction with the above mentioned equipment:
- ADD-Powr units (one of their more entry level offerings)
- Shunyata Venom Defender
My system is very entry level and I am wondering if any of these products are even worth it?
I would definitely like to provide better protection but If I can actually improve the sound, then I would very much be interested in that.
I am just wondering if my system would really reveal any improvements.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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I've used a PS Audio Dectet for years. It's plugged into a PS Audio outlet, which has very good grip. I like the way the Dectet protects from power line anomalies like low or high voltages. The Dectet also must provide some kind of line noise filtering because the sound staging improved and more detail was evident. I also have a whole house surge suppressor installed on my electrical panel box. |
I bought Furman Elite 20 PFI and installed whole house surge protector. Furman has strong non-sacrificial under/over voltage protection. It doesn’t lower dynamics since it contains huge inductor and capacitor storing energy for peak demands. It has 3 banks of 4 outlets each for amplifiers (high current), audio-video and video - all filtered. I bought it used for $650. I also installed myself whole house protection by replacing double 20A breaker (Siemens style) in the panel with overvoltage protecting breaker: https://www.homedepot.com/s/whole%2520house%2520surge%2520protection?NCNI-5 (6th in order - your style might be different). You could install stronger protection mounted to the panel but for that you should hire electrician. |
@erik_squires, thanks for link to the article. It is very informative and gives me a clearer picture of which direction to move. Also, thanks to everyone else for their suggestions. I have to do a little more research and see what I will do and what might be best for my system. I don't want to get too carried away as I know that is easy to do. Thanks |
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