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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
mbhcid
43 posts
 
The Welborne Labs Gatekeeper (Welbornelabs.com) is excellent, inexpensive, and doesn't get in the way of the music. Works great on video too.
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Jena labs has there new line conditioner available now, but no pricing on there web site yet. I have yet to see anything from Jena that is less then excellent.
lazarus28
339 posts
 
i tend to agree with tireguy. i'll never use a hydra, though, because prat is very important to me.

here's what naim has to say about power conditioners:

http://www.naimusa.com/power.html

i use the strip of which they speak and have no problems whatsoever.

one day i'll be doing a dedicated circuit as well.
jameswei
883 posts
 
I second the Tice recommendation by Mcmanus. The build quality is superb on the Tice stuff.
killerpiglet
374 posts
 
I've tried the PS Audio HC UO (w/dedicated lines), and it just sucked the life right out of the music when used for the amps (Rogue Magnums). I'm keeping the amps plugged right into the wall for a while (forever?).

KP
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