Power conditioners?

edossin4
edossin4 Posts: 105
edited January 2008 in Electronics
Anyone have a thought on these? Do they make home theater equipment look and sound better? I have good surge protectors, would it be a good idea to invest in something that filters out the 'bad' power?
Onkyo Tx sr805
Oppo Dv-981hd
Onkyo Dv cp704
Adcom Gfa 555
Adcom Gfa 545
Polk Audio rti 12
Polk Audio cs400i
Polk Audio fx300i
Panasonic 54" rear projection
Direct HDTV DVR
PS3
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  • Ferres
    Ferres Posts: 310
    edited January 2008
    Try to demo one before making any purchases.

    Test it on the tv first. If it does anything it will show up there.
    Gear: Rotel RC 1082, Rotel RSP 1068 pre/pro, Rotel RMB1077 amp, Cayin CDT 15a CD player, S301 bluray.

    Speakers: Tannoy DC sensys speakers, Paradigm Servo15 Sub, Velo Spl-1500r

    Conditioner: Isotek :D
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2008
    Anyone heard of these guys or owned any of their conditioners.
    Balanced Power Technologies
    http://www.b-p-t.com/index.htm
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited January 2008
    Use the search. We just did a thread on these like a week ago.

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited January 2008
    I'm buying a new TrippLite HT7300PC next week. Reason? Well, the company I work for distributes them....why not! :D
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    I just bought a Belkin PureAV® PF60 Home Theater Power Center this afternoon....In black of course !

    I`m told it works well for the 2 ch also...


    We shall see
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited January 2008
    Definitely worth the purchase. Panamax makes some real nice ones. Also I recommend buying these off Audiogon since you can find the best deals on these there. I bought a Monster 7000 MKII for like 500 bucks, so some good deals are over there.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • vonnie123
    vonnie123 Posts: 326
    edited January 2008
    I also have a Belkin PF 60, and I just added (for the flat screen) an APC H10. The APC H10, or upgrade H15 provide Automatic Voltage Regulation, which unfortunately the Belkin does not. The sensitive electronics are hooked to the APC, the Belkin handles the amps. Both can be had online with some careful shopping at around 200-225. Good luck.
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  • johnADA
    johnADA Posts: 98
    edited January 2008
    For surge protection and possible line noise associated furnaces, microwave ovens less than $100 needs to be spent. Furman, Tripplite etc all make fine units.
    Anything over that, your wasting money or you have a serious problem that needs to be dealt with by local utility people.

    For complete power conditioning where you can yield silky smooth, full bodied sound along with rich deep colors etc. Place a bottle of Pert+ around your incoming electrical line!!
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  • jm1
    jm1 Posts: 618
    edited January 2008
    janmike wrote: »
    Anyone heard of these guys or owned any of their conditioners.
    Balanced Power Technologies
    http://www.b-p-t.com/index.htm

    I have used one since I created this thread.
    All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident.
    Arthur Schopenhauer
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2008
    I was considering the CPC unit advertised on Audiogon for $299. I would use it for my entire HT. The 2CH would have a separate one.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited January 2008
    I found that my Belkin PF60 helped more with video than it did with sound. I like it though.
    Venom
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    I was going to get two....one for HT and one for the 2ch, but I figure I should wait to see how she does first
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • 64met
    64met Posts: 63
    edited January 2008
    link not working!
    Dedicated HT: JVC RS-2 Proj; Carada 104' fixed screen; Yamaha RXZ-7; Outlaw 7 X 200; Toshiba HDXA2; Blu Ray Panasonic 30; Polk Rti10's;
    Csi5; Fxi3 and Outlaw LFM1X Sub; RTi Universal RC
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,127
    edited January 2008
    No affil

    http://cgi.ebay.ca/Panamax-Max-1000-Surge-Protector-Line-Conditioner-NR_W0QQitemZ350013709029QQihZ022QQcategoryZ67781QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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  • univera
    univera Posts: 848
    edited January 2008
    I can't vouch for sound other than my system when previously hooked up to my Panamax was dead quiet, but I have noticed that my Sony TV is much sharper than a friend who has a similar model. Mine looks better and sharper than the same sets in the store. I have never adjusted anything on the set, so I attribute it to cleaner power.
    UNIVERA
    Historic Charleston SC

    2 Channel:
    SDA-SRS's RDO tweets
    Biamped Anthem 2 SE's w/1970's NOS Siemens CCA's
    Anthem Pre 2L w/E.harmonix platinum matched 6H23's
    CDP- NAD C 542


    HT setup:
    AVR: NAD T 773
    Rears: Polk LC80i
    DVD: Toshiba 3109 dual tray
    Subs: Velodyne and M&K
    T.V.: Sony KDL-52XBR4 w/Vans Evers Clean Line Jr.
    Conditioner: Panamax M5100EX

    Master Bedroom Sony 40KDL-XBR3

    "I love it when a plan comes together." Hannibal Smith, The A-Team
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    My Richard Grey worked so well at improving PQ, even my clueless ex noticed and commented on the improvement.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • XJRGUY
    XJRGUY Posts: 258
    edited January 2008
    I just picked up a Belkin PureAV PF60 and a Belkin PureAV AP30800 battery backup with AVR.

    The PF60 is responsible for protecting our three Sony ES amps and the STR-DA9000ES.

    The AP30800 with AVR is handling the chores of the television, DVR, DVD changer, CD changer and wireless AP's.

    Definitely noticed a difference after hooking everything into these units.

    The price was insane too. I bought over $1000 worth of brand new belkin power conditioning for less than $300!

    Tim
    http://www.laspeedgarage.com
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,127
    edited January 2008
    Holly crap!:eek: Where?
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  • XJRGUY
    XJRGUY Posts: 258
    edited January 2008
    Willow wrote: »
    Holly crap!:eek: Where?

    I picked up the PureAV PF60 from Ebay for $182

    I picked up the PureAV AP30800 UPS/AVR for $125 on Ebay as well. Vendor had a bunch left as of yesterday.

    Ok, so it's a couple dollars over $300 but still a hell of a deal considering the local Fry's sells both for $499 and $299 respectively, plus TAX!

    Tim
    http://www.laspeedgarage.com
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,127
    edited January 2008
    XJRGUY wrote: »
    I picked up the PureAV PF60 from Ebay for $182

    I picked up the PureAV AP30800 UPS/AVR for $125 on Ebay as well. Vendor had a bunch left as of yesterday.

    Ok, so it's a couple dollars over $300 but still a hell of a deal considering the local Fry's sells both for $499 and $299 respectively, plus TAX!

    Tim

    I'm off to ebay...
    thanks
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