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need help choosing line condtioner

I have three amplifiers that consume almost 2000 watts. My adcom ACE-515 is only rated at 750 watts and only has two outlets. I was considering buying another adcom but my Parasound HCA-1500A uses 1000 watts. My other amps are Rotel RB-991 (550 watts consumption) and Rotel RB-956AX (400 watts consumption). IS there a line conditioner that will not limit the power needed by these amps and still have enough outlets for 8 source componets, preamp, tv, etc? Will it have sequenced power up? And here is the kicker...my college budget will only allow me to spend $500. What should I do? Thanks.
kemp
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Vansevers "Unlimiter". The name sais it all. The Chang Lightspeed CLS9900AMP if very good also. For under $500 they would have to be used, if that is OK.
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wmcmanus
171 posts
 
The Tice line conditioners are great. I think the Tice Solo A/V can handle 1875 watts and has 8 hospital-grade outlets; it can be had for about $200 used or $400 new. Better yet, pick up one of the original Tice Powerblocks (the current version is III C, but the older versions are nearly as good in terms of functionality but for much less money in the used market). There is an A'gon ad (not mine) for an old Powerblock for $399, which would be a steal if it's still avaliable (16 outlets I think).
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
If you have a budget and want better sound, do dedicated outlets-you will get far better results doing this then any conditioner. The only one that I care for is the Shunyata Hydra (which is a little over budget) and it can have a very negative effect on the PRaT of your system-so in home demo is a required. But if I were you I would do dedicated outlets first, and then think about a conditioner.
~Tim
bob_bundus
1,834 posts
 
Dedicated lines for a college student in a rental situation is not a likely prospect. Go with a Chang 9900 Amp (30 amps capacity) for the PA's & then a smaller lower-curent source component unit for the rest; perhaps the Chang 6400 Iso.
stealth93es
64 posts
 
Consider Virtual Dynamics power cords. The power conditioner is built in. They also have a 30 day return policy if you don't like them.

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