Surge protector

OP:

I’m sorry to ask, but any chance you could get a plug in AC tester like this one from Kaiweets or this one from Klein? Something is very wonky.  Test your outlet and test the resulting V at the Furman as well.

Of course, if you have a multimeter and know how to use it you should, but these will test the hot, neutral and the Kaiweets will even measure the N to G voltage.

PS - Those are direct links, not associate links.

@lanx0003

1 - There are EMI/RFI filters, and wave shaping filters. The first aren’t doing anything below 100 kHz and are in parallel, the latter aren’t doing anything below 3 kHz, which is well above the 50 or 60Hz line frequency. I really don’t understand why people think that the power pole is cleaner than the power they have at their outlet, it often is not. The last thing I want is a super conductor between my amp and the power pole, which is what seems to be the target for audiophiles. I want resistance. I want inductance. Enough at least to reduce noise transmission and ensure surge protectors have time to work.

In order of preference, Furman and Tripp Lite, but please do take a look at the Wirecutter article as the brand AND model matters. Furman without SMP/LiFT is just another power strip.

2 - Well, the type matters because it’s not always on. I use these strictly for my PC, Internet access devices and CPAP. The PS Audio units are essentially the same idea, with Class D outputs (and noise) and very short run time. 🤣 There are UPS with sine wave outputs which are still a lot cheaper than the PS Audio units, but for whatever reason, the sine wave units tend to have a higher failure rate than the stepped voltage output units.

@erik_squires 

Thank you for the suggestion.  At this point though, I’m going to leave well enough alone and go back to the way it was.

 I’m through!