Power Conditioner Question

OMG
OMG Posts: 64
edited March 2014 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Is a power conditioner also a surge protector? Is this something I should purchase or is a surge protector enough? Any recommendations?
Yamaha RX-A2030, Polk LSIM703, Polk CS2 Center, DSWPro660 Sub, Panamax M5300-PM Line Conditioner, Tripp-Lite Line Conditioner/Voltage Regulator
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,303
    edited February 2014
    Here is a detailed explanation of the added protections you get from a pwr conditioner

    http://ecmweb.com/content/surge-strips-vs-plug-power-conditioners
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited February 2014
    I suggest you check into Panamax or Furman , they make something for just about everyone.
    Most if not all power conditioner are Surge Protectors as well. Yes you need both. I believe in Voltage stabilization on top of Conditioning and surge.
    Dan
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  • OMG
    OMG Posts: 64
    edited February 2014
    Thanks, I'll check the Panamas/Furman. Voltage regulation I will have to read up on. I have an electrician friend I'll chat with about that. Thanks as well Txcostal1. I'll check out that link at lunch.
    Yamaha RX-A2030, Polk LSIM703, Polk CS2 Center, DSWPro660 Sub, Panamax M5300-PM Line Conditioner, Tripp-Lite Line Conditioner/Voltage Regulator
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  • OMG
    OMG Posts: 64
    edited February 2014
    I've been having some funky issues with the power company Comed. A transformer in the area must be bad - I have lights flickering again after two fixes by the power company. This is after I spend a lot of money changing out my breaker box thinking the problem was internal. I don't want to harm any equipment I'm going to purchase. Thanks again.
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  • OMG
    OMG Posts: 64
    edited February 2014
    Great article Txcostal1 and Mantis, I picked up a Panamax 5300. Thanks for the help.
    Yamaha RX-A2030, Polk LSIM703, Polk CS2 Center, DSWPro660 Sub, Panamax M5300-PM Line Conditioner, Tripp-Lite Line Conditioner/Voltage Regulator
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  • macmini706
    macmini706 Posts: 2
    edited February 2014
    Hi good thank you I like it
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,200
    edited February 2014
    If you need battery back up as well , I got a beautiful APC J 15 for sale, I got everything to it.
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?158285-APC-J15BLK-12-Outlet-J-Type-Power-Conditioner-with-Battery-Backup
    Dan
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  • OMG
    OMG Posts: 64
    edited March 2014
    Mantis, I will read up on backups and let you know. Thanks.
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  • OMG
    OMG Posts: 64
    edited March 2014
    Is a Voltage Stabilizer and Voltage Regulator the same thing? They both seem to bring up or down voltage to maintain 120 volts. Will this do the job? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tripp-Lite-Lc-1200-Line-Conditioner-Voltage-Regulator-lc1200-/331079891905?pt=US_Surge_Protectors_Power_Strips&hash=item4d15e63bc1
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  • Glen B
    Glen B Posts: 269
    edited March 2014
    That Tripplite 1200 looks fine for what you need. Note that its rated 10A. As long as you are not running a huge current-hungry amp, the 10A rating should be fine.
    Main System: Denon DP-59L | Audio-Technica AT33EV | Marantz SA-11S2 | Classe DR-10 | Classe CA-300 | Classe RC-1 | PSB Stratus Gold i's | DIY Balanced AC Power Conditioner | Acoustic Zen and NeoTech cables | Oyaide and Furutech power connectors | Dedicated 20A isolated ground line.

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  • OMG
    OMG Posts: 64
    edited March 2014
    Thanks Glen, that isn't a lot is it? I was thinking of runing all the home theater gear through it including a powered sub woofer.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,303
    edited March 2014
    OMG wrote: »
    Thanks Glen, that isn't a lot is it? I was thinking of runing all the home theater gear through it including a powered sub woofer.

    Furman Elite 20 witha 20amp circuit
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • OMG
    OMG Posts: 64
    edited March 2014
    Ill check out the Furman. Thanks.
    Yamaha RX-A2030, Polk LSIM703, Polk CS2 Center, DSWPro660 Sub, Panamax M5300-PM Line Conditioner, Tripp-Lite Line Conditioner/Voltage Regulator
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  • czarodzi
    czarodzi Posts: 38
    edited March 2014
    You can never have too much power conditioning, just like you can never have too much amp power, speakers too big, etc. ;-)
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  • czarodzi
    czarodzi Posts: 38
    edited March 2014
    That's too bad, though, that you'vs had to spend so much already, and probably more, to overcome upstream power line problems!
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  • OMG
    OMG Posts: 64
    edited March 2014
    I purchased both the Panamax I think 5300 and the Tripplite. i'm surprised I'm rarely hitting 2amps with the Yamaha 2030 and Polk DSWpro 660 sub plus cable box and tv. The electric company also fixed my fluctuations but I'm very glad I have this double protection. Now I can concentrate on figuring out how to use all this equipment and enjoy the sounds.
    Yamaha RX-A2030, Polk LSIM703, Polk CS2 Center, DSWPro660 Sub, Panamax M5300-PM Line Conditioner, Tripp-Lite Line Conditioner/Voltage Regulator
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