AC Line Conditioners

m.hibbs
m.hibbs Posts: 8
edited February 2002 in Technical/Setup
How important would an AC line conditioner be in my system. I am mostly concerned w/ the audio performance (my TV isn't great anyway). I have the Denon 4800 and RM7500s. I noticed the other day when playing a DAT tape in 5ch stereo at high volumes my living room lights dim when the bass hits. Obviously, the 4800 is drawing a considerable amount of current, but the fact that the lights dim a bit makes me wonder if it is really getting all of the current it needs. Any recommendations on line conditioners if that would in fact imporve my situation?


mitch
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  • wangotango68
    wangotango68 Posts: 1,056
    edited February 2002
    i use a monster power conditioner i think its the 2500 one ( not sure it is down stairs) i think. it works good i have used it just for my audio gear up to know but i just pluged my tv into it and the picture is a little better.i have heard other people that have had there lights dim i use a carver m4.0t amp and i have never had my lights dim before ever! it just makes me wonder what kind of electrial service you dim lights guys have.

    scott:cool:
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  • m.hibbs
    m.hibbs Posts: 8
    edited February 2002
    Well, I do live in a house that was built in the 50s. The interior has been redone, but I doubt the wiring was completely revisited. The dim isn't significant (it isn't like the lights are going out), but it is noticeable.

    mitch
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited February 2002
    If you are dimming lights, you are drawing on the line, conditioning won't help. How far from the breaker is your outlet? What I'm going at here, is running a new, dedicated 20amp line a possibility?

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited February 2002
    When I first power on my 250wpc amp, the lights dim momentarily. I have a 100Amp service to my house. Its probably just the initial recharge of the capacitors - my guess.
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited February 2002
    They won't give you more power, which may be the need here, but they will help on reducing electrical noise.
    And they will definitely provide needed surge protection, (provided your outlets are grounded).
    They also give you a decent multi-outlet location for connecting all of you toys.

    -luc
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited February 2002
    I'm with RuSsMaN! I don't have megapower, but with 13(hopefully 15 by the the end of the day)components hooked up. I have my system divided between 2 circuits. Ahh(WTF), the upstairs tenant won't notice the extra draw on their line. I hope to end this soon with a dedicated box. I would think your lights and system are on the same circuit and are not getting enough juice. While I too do not yet have a line conditioner, I don't think this is your problem.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • newsman
    newsman Posts: 203
    edited February 2002
    Hey, is your 2500 emmits slight buzzing when plugged in? I have a HTS 5000 and it buzzes all the time, not very loud but getting annoying.
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  • wangotango68
    wangotango68 Posts: 1,056
    edited February 2002
    must be in just you unit, mine does not make a sound.


    scott:cool:
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited February 2002
    i have the 3500 and it dont hum when you turn on electroincs they draw alot it is just they do too much to explain. i ran wire throgh the walls and put plugs on then so i can plug my tv and sub in to my surge protector
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited February 2002
    I almost bought the 5000, but had heard from others at "audio reviews", that some of them hummed.

    -luc
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  • CrazyHead
    CrazyHead Posts: 63
    edited February 2002
    The best budget power conditioner has to be the Belkin ISOLATOR. It's an eight outlet, metal chassis with rounded ends, 3000 joule monster! It's extremely heavy duty and is marketed as a product for your workstation or server. It can be found at Best Buy and CompUSA for around $60-$80. It's all black and comes in a large box. A much better buy than Monster's offering in that price range.

    If you want something pricier, Monster's expensive line is fantastic as well! The 5000 is great and the new 5500 or so is even better. Just be prepared for the light weight feeling of your wallet after you pay!

    -crazyhead-
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