I guess my subject line says it all. I'm interested in suggestions for the best power conditoners for use with a digital front end. I'm using Accustic Arts transport and dac; I will not be using the conditioner with any other devices. Thanks.
I use a Running Springs as well, but more out of a matter of convenience. If you truly want to use this for digital gear get the best isolation transformer you can afford.
How about an iso transformer. There's a bunch of Hulda/GE 1200 watt units with medical grade outlets on EBay for $150 and plenty of Tripp-Lites. 500 watts for the front end would be plenty.
First - run at least one to two dedicated lines with grounding Second - power conditioning Third - better power cords
For me, my system benefitted the most from the dedicated lines that were grounded. The power conditioner was next in offering the most benefit. Lastly, the power cords offered a small amount of benefit.
Great advice from Cyto- also agree 110% with sc53- bought my Ensemble Isolinks years ago, and for digital front-end only, I have not found better. However- note- I had some small issues when 'daisy-chaining' them into a larger blaanced power unit (BPT 2.5). They seem to like being fed from a passive strip better- perhaps some issue with too many transformers in the path.
Ngjockey: I used some APC and Tripplite computer voltage stabilizers and battery backups with horrible results... the sound stage completely compressed and folded in... I would recommend staying away from anything computer grade. Plus the Triplite flamed out the powerswitch after 3 years (that wasn't fun)
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