line conditioners/surge protectors?

devin
devin Posts: 4
edited February 28 in Clubhouse Archives
I am finishing my system and I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on this subject?I'm running H/K pre-amp(2.0)amp(2.1)this amp can pull a 100 amp current and I've heard it's not to use a line cond. on an amp.If it is a good idea who's the best?Thanks for the help.
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  • jcaut
    jcaut Posts: 1,849
    edited December 2001
    100 Amps?!:eek:

    What kind of fuse and/or power cord does it have?
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  • Darkrobe
    Darkrobe Posts: 3
    edited December 2001
    I really don't think your amp pulls 100A. If it did, you'll be pulling off the main voltage line into the darn building and wouldn't be using the typical plug-in.
    Some details are needed for advice for you, like what amp you are using, the exact current and voltage requirements, and what the manufacturer suggests for transient voltage inputs.
    If your amp does pull 100A, I'ld hate to have your power bill.
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  • devin
    devin Posts: 4
    edited December 2001
    That is what the manual says.Check it out on audioreview it is the H/K 2.1 signature amp.
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  • ejy
    ejy Posts: 6
    edited December 2001
    I would expect that the 100 Amps you are reading about is actually the current through the output devices at +/- 50 Amps peak to peak. The actual power consumption through the power cord is something completely different... I would expect it to be about 350 Watts for a 600 Watt Amp which translates to 3 to 4 Amps @ 120V input. To confirm, look at the back of the amp where the power cord enters the case. The US govt. requires companies to display the power requirements in either watts or VA. VA is always slightly higher than watts.

    I have been using a Monster Power HTS 3500 to clean up the power where I live. I can't say it has made a huge difference in audio quality (I give the most credit to my new Polk's!!) but the digital video looks much cleaner. The 3500 will supply up to 1800 Watts @ 120V (at the input) and has two high-current switched & timed outlets for amps. My Amp is rated at 440W (550VA) at the input and will supply over 1,000 Watts of dynamic music power across 5 channels.

    Hope this helps...
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  • newsman
    newsman Posts: 203
    edited January 2002
    I didn't know that 3500 had high current outlets. I'm debating between it and panamax 5300. Later specifies that it has two high current outputs for amp and a sub. That was the main reason I was leaning toward it as opposed to Monster 5500. Any comments? The main concern with Monster line of conditioners I've heard, is that they limit current to amps and sub (basically current-hungry electronics) and thus have negative impact on dynamics. You don't seem to notice this...
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  • ejy
    ejy Posts: 6
    edited January 2002
    The 3500 has 2 stage three filtered high current outlets, 4 analog and 4 digital low(er) current outlets. The high current outlets are absolutely necessary for amps and powered subs. Basically the way I understand it, it uses large caps to store power for when the amp needs it most, enabling it to acutally deliver more instantanous power than the wall outlet can provide.

    --ejy
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited January 2002
    doe the 2500 model have these 2 stage three filtered high current outlets as well, or is a step-up in the 3500???
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