Anyone tried one of these surge suppressors

Codey
Codey Posts: 188
edited October 2004 in Electronics
I'm looking for a relatively cheap surge suppressor, not a power conditioner. Are these things any good? http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32830&item=5724631539&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2004
    Personally I would be more at home with either the $50 or $75 (approx) ones here. Hard to beat their price also. They actually give surge ratings (approximately 3500 joules) and the insurance may actually pay you if your equipment gets damaged.
    madmax

    http://www.provantage.com/buy-22092202-tripp-lite-surge-suppressors-home-theater-shopping.htm
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by madmax
    Personally I would be more at home with either the $50 or $75 (approx) ones here. Hard to beat their price also. They actually give real surge ratings (approximately 3500 joules) and the insurance may actually pay you if your equipment gets damaged.
    madmax

    http://www.provantage.com/buy-22092202-tripp-lite-surge-suppressors-home-theater-shopping.htm

    edit: I don't believe their 8000 joule rating. :)
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2004
    How about something from Monster Power for $60.00?

    Check out this thread I started at head-fi.org. HCM Audio is now selling the PC1000 surge protector/power conditioner for $80.00, but the link to the PC1000 at Buy.com is still valid. You may find the information in thread useful for this product.
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  • Codey
    Codey Posts: 188
    edited October 2004
    Thanks for the input guys it's appreciated. However I just won a monster hts2000 on ebay for $40. I know I said I didn't want a power conditioner, but for the money I thought I'd risk it. What do you think ?

    Outlaw 950
    GFA-555
    GFA-545
    GFA-2535
    RTi8s
    CSi5
    FXi3s
    214L Vented Tempest
    250w BASH amp
    Toshiba HDA1
    Toshiba 44" DLP
    NAD 533 Turntable
    Tripplite HT3100
    Xbox 360
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited October 2004
    www.partsexpress.com has a special on Tripp Lite power strips. They look pretty rugged, and if you're in the market for two, seems like a good deal.
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited October 2004
    Codey - I'd say you got a great deal!

    bknauss - They're really selling them (essentially) buy one, get one free? Man, looks like I'm going to get me a few HTPOWERBAR10's... could use one for the computer/dj gear.
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2004
    That is a great strip and a super price!!!!!! Some of the polkies should go together on these. Sorry, I already got mine at a higher price.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited October 2004
    Yup, buy one get one free. Its really confusing if you look at the prices when you go to the page for the product... "x" dollars for one, but "x/2" dollars for each if you buy two... why not just restate that its buy one get one free??
    Brian Knauss
    ex-Electrical Engineer for Polk
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited October 2004
    I can't find anything on the site, but does anyone know how long they'll be doing this??
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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