How many power conditioners do you own and use?

Hi George; Main system = zero. My main stereo rig has a complete dedicated AC system with 5 dedicated HQ duplex outlets. For accessories I use a Monster HTS 1000, mainly for its many outlets ($100.) In a second TV based system, but with stereo components, I use an Adcom 515, (about $100.) for its conditioning plus it's outlets. Cheers. Craig.

I sort of agree with Jeff. Many designers don't recommend power conditioners, however the high quality power supplies and circuits they build into their gear is in many regards a custom power condtioner. They have aready tweeked the power going in.

The power in my area, is decent but not the best, so I find conditioning a must. I have also become fan of some of the parallel filters on the market by Blue Circle, Richard Gray and Audio Prism. A parallel filter by being parallel is not in the way of the power flow. Some power cords do a nice job also. I have conditioners by Vanevers and Audio Power, as well as the Blue Circle and Audio Prism parallel filters in various spots.

Amplification aside, I find power conditioning a must for the best video performance in an HT system.

I was shooting for the closet, power conditioner junkies. Very few,so far.Maybe because I live in a 94 unit complex has something to do with it.

The 2 biggest improvemets: The Chang 1000;for the rptv.Adds brightness/whiter whites blacker blacks deeper colors etc / thus more shadow detail-all of it.The set has been calibrated;thus no blooming.

For audio: My CJ's were on a sep. line that has nothing else on it period. I borrowed this from a 15 amp heater. The CJ's when plugged into the A M Stealth via a K Cobra go to a completely different level.--Like speakers on steroids/ much more dynamic more bass and low level detail,cleaner top to bottom. If you had heard them the day before these two items were added--you would have to agree; It's just there.

As I have said,I don't live in a house where dedicated lines are a possibility.

Kel; If I drop av then I'd be guygeorge-- Boy george's cousin??

I have one. It's a dedicated 220V line with a step down toroidal transformer to 110V with balanced poles and 4 separate filters (each for 4 lines--analog, digital, projection TV, and amps). It's simple, cost effective, and gets the job done.

avguygeorge: you're right. stick with the "av" part. i doubt you'd look good in a dress.

-kelly