Furman Upgrade to Niagra

I like my Furman PST-8D units because they are relatively inexpensive and provide surge protection in addition to filtering.

BTW does anyone know why more expensive line conditioners do not provide surge protection?

@classic8 how about plugging in one of these to your PST-8Ds? Would this bring up the overall of the power bar?

https://www.suncoastaudio.com/products/shunyata-research-venom-defender-power-conditioner?variant=36353355317412&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr5nwz9ukhAMVjSCtBh2LDwz6EAQYAyABEgL-gPD_BwE

Maybe @erik_squires might comment?

@classic8 because that requires real surge engineering chops.  🤣

Not to mention a willingness to undergo UL testing.  Even when it comes to testing, in all my life I have seen exactly 1 article where surge protectors were actually tested with surges.  The rest of the Internet press/influencers and magazines evaluates surge protecdtors on features and specs alone.

Yes, my current setup is an Equi=Core600 plugged into one of the unfiltered plugs of the PST-8D. In addition, using a couple of Akiko products connected to both units.

@navyachts To be honest I’ve stayed away from boutique noise protection. I’m afraid if you want to know about the effectiveness of devices like that you’ll have to ask others.

What I can say is that series mode surge protectors excel in reducing noise because of how low a frequency they start working, around 3 kHz. That’s absolutely in the audible range. A lot of RFI/EMI filters don’t even do anything below 100 kHz, which is radio range.

What I do use is iFi power adapters and shielded power cords and interconnect cables.  The ifi supplies reduce AC noise generated, and the shielded power cables prevent pickup of noise after the AC power has been cleaned.